Shanghai Marathon

Road Running covering 42.2 km in Shanghai (Shanghai City, China)

LocationSchanghai, Shanghai Municipality, ChinaShow on map(31.2222° N, 121.4581° E)
Date & StatusDecember 6, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Shanghai Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Schanghai, Shanghai Municipality, CN focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Public Park.

The competition program features Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 6, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (shang-ma.com).

Shanghai Marathon in Schanghai (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka 1994-12-10", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC0 1.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m194 m - 274 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Marathon42.2 km
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
194 m - 274 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS31.2222° N, 121.4581° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 194 m to 274 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 274 m·at 21.3 km·Ø 0.9 %
194 m221 m247 m274 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km274 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Shanghai Marathon take place?

Shanghai Marathon takes place in Schanghai, Shanghai Municipality, CN (start area at coordinates 31.2222° N, 121.4581° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 6, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Shanghai Marathon?

The competition program features Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Shanghai Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 194 m and 274 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Shanghai Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (shang-ma.com).