Shanghai Marathon 2026 Confirmed for December
The next edition of the Shanghai Marathon will take place on December 6, 2026. The organizing committee plans to comprehensively enhance the quality of event services while cautiously expanding the competition scale, ensuring runner safety and optimizing the overall experience.
The 5K event will operate as an independent race, held separately on December 5, 2026.
Commemorative Medal: 30th Anniversary in the Year of the Horse
The year 2026 marks the Shanghai Marathon’s 30th Anniversary, which coincides with the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Horse. To celebrate, the event partnered with the Xu Beihong Art Museum. The collectible commemorative medal draws inspiration from Beihong’s iconic galloping steeds, symbolizing the unstoppable spirit of running.
The organizers are also launching a global call for cherished photos and stories related to “Shangma & You,” and will refresh the race logo to embark on the next phase of its international journey. We cordially invite all friends who love the Shanghai Marathon to join this dialogue across time and space.
| Key Event Details and Schedule for Shanghai Marathon 2026 |
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Main Marathon Date: December 6, 2026 5K Race Date: December 5, 2026, held as an independent event. Registration Opening: Registration is scheduled to open no later than the end of April 2026. Previous Edition Details: See who won and check the results of the elite runners in the Open category and the wheelchair classification. See detailed results from the Shanghai Marathon 2025. |
2025 Edition Summary: Course Record and Honors
The 2025 Shanghai Marathon gathered 23,000 runners. It was a historic race, as Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei set a new women’s course record with a time of 2:16:36, beating the previous record set six years earlier. Ethiopia’s Milkesa Mengsha won the men’s race (2:06:25). The top Chinese athletes were Feng Peiyou (2:08:36) and Zhang Deshun (2:25:13).
Tiffany & Co. was the event partner, traditionally preparing the trophies and medals for the top athletes. You can find more information about the awards created by the company in the description of the trophies and medals prepared by Tiffany & Co. Additional details on the 2025 finisher medal design, created in collaboration with the Shanghai Mint, are available in the article about the Shanghai Marathon 2025 finisher medal.
Source: Shanghai Marathon
Photo: Nike
