A video looks back at the past Shanghai Marathon events. [Video/Shanghai Administration of Sports]

Founded in 1996, the Shanghai Marathon has been successfully held 25 times. It is now one of the world's most influential international marathons, attracting top runners from all over China and the world. Aspiring to the highest global standards, the Shanghai Marathon offers high-quality, pleasant running experiences to show marathon fans around the world the outstanding quality of the event and the character of Shanghai city. In 2020, the Shanghai Marathon became China's first event to be designated as a Platinum Label Road Race by World Athletics.