When your breath turns hot and your legs feel like they're filled with lead

42.195 kilometers of testing seem to issue you "final ultimatum"

Suddenly, a familiar tune and a shout loud enough to cut through your fatigue come from afar

becomes the sole reason you grit your teeth and surge around the next corner

Do you remember the sounds on the course last year?

The folk drum troupe striking up "China Power"

The national-style beauty performed by dancers in red-and-black mamianqun

The cheerleaders injecting youthful energy with their vibrant dance moves

These are the moments that turn the long course into a warm, memory-filled promenade

This year, the Shanghai Marathon music cheering stations will be more thoughtfully designed to keep you going!

We call it"Boundless", and have planted multiple audio Easter eggs along the course

From Shanghainese playlists to live sing-along interactions

From World Marathon Majors-themed music to hidden surprise performances

Each one is a specially prepared teaser for you

Finish Area·《Cai Rou Wonton》delivers a crossover performance at Shanghai Marathon's most“cheeky”cheer station

Cross the finish line, but don't rush off! A spot brimming with Shanghai's cosmopolitan flair —"Shanghai Dialect Cinema"is waiting for you to check in. It's not just a resting stop, but a special space that captures Shanghai's urban warmth. The creative team behind the recent Shanghai-dialect hit film "Vegetable & Pork Wontons" will make a surprise appearance at the Shanghai Marathon site."Old Wang", the actor who plays "Old Wang", the renowned actor Mr. Zhou Yemang, will join multiple local cultural figures and well-known Shanghainese KOL, together using the most authentic and vividly lived"Shanghai colloquial speech", interacting with everyone and offering their sincerest blessings for your feats of pushing past your limits.

You can linger here to feel the everyday warmth of Shanghai portrayed in the film and listen to the creators share behind-the-scenes stories. You might even learn a phrase like “侬结棍！” (You’re really amazing!), a locally powerful compliment that will add a unique cultural touch to your finish experience.

10KM mark·Shanghainese Nursery Rhyme Aid Station

Shanghai nursery rhyme composer Wang Yuanchao brought the adorable kids from Modern Baby Kindergarten, using their clear children's voices to sing several of his original Shanghainese songs such as 《Yummy Yummy 就是好吃》 and 《Me More Say》, creating a warm, soothing soundscape. When the children sing these familiar Shanghai melodies with pure, clear voices, it's as if the course is instantly transported to the bustling, everyday-life-filled alleyways of Shanghai, injecting the intense competition with rich local cultural warmth.

Interactive guide: Leave your Shanghainese message at the Shanghainese cheering station!

Do you remember the wish you made at"the Shanghai Marathon Music Wishing Pool"? We carefully recorded every song and every recommendation. Popular tracks recommended by everyone—such as "Brave Heart", "The Nameless One", and "Running"—will play at the sections of the course where encouragement is needed most.

They're not just background music; they're a bespoke"energy boost". When familiar melodies cut through fatigue, may they instantly ignite your fighting spirit and carry you past your physical limits; may this collectively created"race BGM", become your strongest ally in surpassing yourself. We hope that within your own BGM run aPB!

Interactive tips: Join the interaction at the designated music stations — slow your pace and sing along for a few lines, or high-five spectators, and take that special encouragement with you as you move on.

After running 5 kilometers, you'll have a chance to encounter a special high-tech music station. The stars here are several robots wearing Shanghai Marathon's custom raceT-shirts. They will nimbly swing their robotic arms to the beat, putting on a distinctive cheering performance for runners.

Imagine, during your run, a burst of lively music plays and a few charming robots sway to the rhythm. This delightful"human-machine interaction"will undoubtedly add a unique bit of fun and a strong tech vibe, becoming a striking highlight on the course.

Interaction guide: When passing by, you can slow down and respond to this special encouragement with a smile or a gesture, and maybe even film a short clip to capture this delightful fusion of a traditional sporting event and modern technology.

The grandeur of the orchestra, the lyrical tones of folk instruments, the flowing piano and the lingering horns have quietly arrived at the Shanghai Marathon music cheering station, ready to infuse every runner with strength.

Interaction tip: Don’t be stingy with your praise—high-five the musicians or give them a thumbs-up to encourage them.

When the upbeat music starts, the cheerleading squad, dressed in uniform outfits, will ignite the crowd in an instant with rapidly changing formations, bright cheerful rhythms, and highly infectious performances.

Interaction tip: Respond to their energy with a bright smile and pass on plenty of positive energy.

The Shanghai Marathon music cheering stations are far more than just sonic accompaniment:"mental nitro pump", they arethe 42.195kilometers into"small goals", and they are luminous anchor points that form each runner's unique race memories; they are the Shanghai Marathon's"Shen Love Without Borders" concept brought vividly to life — an expression of the warmth of the race's humanistic care and unique charm, enriching competitive sport through cultural infusion; they are also a dynamic showcase of Shanghai's vitality, innovation and inclusiveness: music without borders, care without borders, and sporting spirit without borders. We break boundaries to create with you an unparalleled running feast.

Every melody on the Sunday course

It's more than cheers — it's the march this city writes for its runners

Remember to check the official route map in advance

Set the music stations you’re most looking forward to as mini-segment goals

When fatigue hits

The anticipation of the next station can become the motivation to push beyond your limits

May you, with your own BGM set a PB！

November  30, we'll see you on the Shanghai Marathon course!