Shanghai to host family marathon on Mother's Day

english.shanghai.gov.cn| April 27, 2025
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Families are ready to start at the 2023 edition of the family marathon. [Photo/Baoshan district administration of sports]

Baoshan district will host a family marathon event on May 11, Mother's Day, giving families the chance to run together while enjoying beautiful views of the coast at the Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal.

The event, a 4.2-kilometer race, will be equipped with a medical station and refreshment station.

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The route map. [Photo/International Services Shanghai]
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Families run at the 2023 edition of the family marathon. [Photo/Baoshan district administration of sports]

The family marathon aims to foster unity and love within families and foster a sense of community, self-expression, and confidence in children.

Gifts:

Gift one: Each participant will receive a race pack, which includes:

  • official event T-shirt
  • race bib (number tag)
  • medal for marathon finisher
  • sponsor giveaways
  • event insurance

Gift two: Each participating family will receive a cruise travel voucher. The cruise travel voucher is valued at 500 yuan ($68) and can be used for cruise trips scheduled between 2025 and 2026. For more details, please visit the information booth on site.

Event Time

The race will start at 8:30 am on Sunday, May 11

Check-in

Check-in will be from 7 am to 8 am on May 11.

Eligibility

The race is open to all families, with participants aged 6 to 65. At least one family member must be 18 or older.

Location

The event will take place at the Sea World commercial complex, located at No 60 Wusongkou Road, Baoshan district.

Fees

Children aged 6 to 14: 80 yuan ($10.97)

Adults: 100 yuan

For two-child families, the second child gets a 50 percent discount.

For three-child families, the second child gets a 50 percent discount, and the third child is free of charge.

How to register

Scan the QR code below to sign up.

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On-site, there will be a variety of games, including fun parent-child activities. Plus, children will have the opportunity to pick up a lovely bouquet of carnations and present it to their moms, making Mother's Day even more special!

 

Source: Baoshan district administration of sports