GUIDES / SHANGHAI / DECEMBER
SHANGHAI MARATHON
Usually held in early December. 2026 edition: 6 December 2026, 7:00 start at the Bund. A 7:00 start on the Bund. Lottery entry, usually opening in spring. A candidate for the World Marathon Majors.
Key facts
| City | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| Month | Usually early December — 2026 edition: 6 December 2026 |
| Distance | Marathon (42.195 km) |
| Start | The Bund, 7:00 |
| Entry | Lottery, typically opening in spring (April–May) |
| Status | Candidate for the World Marathon Majors |
| Official website | shang-ma.com |
Always confirm dates and entry rules on the official website.
What foreigners struggle with
- Spotting the lottery window and entering on Chinese-language pages
- Medical certificate and passport details at sign-up
- Bib pickup in person before race day
- Reaching the Bund before a 7:00 start
- Payments and mobile data in a city that runs on apps
How we help
Translation & local help
We help you through the lottery and registration pages.
Bib pickup
Collected for you, or we join you at the expo.
Private driver
Early race-morning pickup to the Bund.
Accommodation
Hotels close to the start line.
Race-day support
On site, on your side, when things go wrong.
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Read Racing in China as a foreigner: the complete guide — visa, payments, registration and race morning.
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