Celebrating its 30th edition, the race has expanded capacity from 23,000 to 30,000 runners this year. The 42.195km course features aid stations, medical posts, and volunteers providing multilingual services. A special logo combining the number 30 with the infinity symbol (∞) marks this milestone.

The event features three categories: Mini Marathon, Full Marathon and Wheelchair Marathon.

When: Dec 5–6 (Mini Marathon: Dec 5; Full & Wheelchair Marathon: Dec 6)

Where: Starting at the Bund Bull, Huangpu district

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