In the last installment we reviewed the "top-tier" athletics venues inside Shanghai's Inner Ring — still not enough? Don't worry: this time we'll uncover the popular running tracks tucked inside Shanghai's Middle Ring.

1. Jing'an Sports Center

Address:
116 Wenshui Road, Jing'an District

Public transit:
Line 1, Wenshui Road Station

Track:
Elevated track — blue, 6-lane standard 400 m synthetic track

Opening hours:
Weekdays 06:00-10:00; weekends 06:00-08:00

Features:
Run on a rooftop track 13 m high, giving the illusion of walking on air;

Free daily access to the elevated track is limited; the venue may close during heavy rain, extreme heat, or events—so don't make the trip in vain;

Jing'an Sports Center is Shanghai's first rooftop standard football stadium; the track and facilities are relatively new, and there's an underground car park, so parking is convenient.

2. Jiangwan Stadium

Address:
346 Guohe Road, Yangpu District

Public transit:
Line 10, Jiangwan Stadium Station

Track:
3 750 m synthetic running lanes

Opening hours:
Daily 10:00-22:00
Closed Wednesdays 19:00-21:30
Exact times subject to on-site notices

Features:
One lap is 750 m; a single lap feels satisfying and suits long-distance enthusiasts;

The track is relatively narrow; people often cross or occupy the lane—be cautious when running;

On-site locker storage available; 2 yuan/hour is inexpensive, safe, and convenient;

Built in 1935, now 91 years old, once praised as the "Far East's No.1 Stadium"; as a nearly century-old building, citizens can still freely enter and use the track—very accessible.

3. Yangpu District Sports Activity Center

Address:
640 Longchang Road, Yangpu District

Metro:
Line 12 Longchang Road Station

Track:
8 standard 400 m synthetic running lanes

Opening hours:
Daily 06:00-08:00 free

Features:

When closed, you can choose to run the outer fitness loop (570 m asphalt). The start point supports QR-code check-in; after your run, based on your activity data you can also earn calorie coins to redeem prizes;

Formerly Hudong Stadium (built in 1953), with 73 years of history it holds many of Yangpu residents' sporting memories.

4. Putuo Sports Center

Address:
No. 218 Xixiang Road, Putuo District

Metro:
Line 7 Xincun Road Station

Track:
Blue, 8-lane standard 400 m synthetic track

Opening hours:
Daily 05:30–09:00, 17:30–20:30

Features:
The synthetic track was just renovated last year; its Klein blue color is quite pleasing to the eye;

The two inner lanes are for running and the two outer lanes for walking; there are many walkers, so be sure to yield during interval sessions;

The football pitch is fenced with wire mesh, so you don't need to worry about stray balls;

It closes at 8:30 p.m.; for working runners who come after dinner, available time is tight;

Guess which area's popular athletics tracks we'll feature in the next issue?

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