The 2026 Chinese Athletics Association 10KM Elite Series Shanghai Jing'an is set to get underway on March 22, with entries now being accepted for the race.

As a top-tier CAA-certified A1 race, the event delivers official results that count toward national amateur rankings and are listed on the World Athletics competition calendar, giving standout runners international recognition.

Event information

When: March 22, starting at 7:30 am

Where: Daning Park, Jing'an district

Number of participants:

• 10KM elite race (men's and women's): 4,500 participants
• Family run (around 2.5 km): 300 entries

Course highlights

Starting and finishing at Daning Park, one of Shanghai's largest urban green spaces, the 10-kilometer route winds along Suzhou Creek, passes through the quiet waterways of Pengyuepu and Zoumatang, and connects parks, business zones, and innovation hubs, offering runners a taste of Jing'an's spring landscape where ecology meets urban energy.

​How to register

Registration process:

Log into the registration platform → choose your race → review the waiver and agree to the health and safety pledge → fill in your details → complete payment → await the lottery draw → if selected, your entry is confirmed; if not, you receive a full refund.

Registration deadline: Feb 13 at 5 pm

Where to sign up: Through the official WeChat accounts of "静安体育 (Jing'an district administration of sports)" or "上海静安半程马拉松 (Shanghai Jing'an Half Marathon)"

Lottery results posted: Late February via the above-mentioned WeChat accounts

Fees:

• 10KM elite race: 150 yuan ($21.62) per person
• Family run: 100 yuan per person

Contact

Phone: 0512-6572-2565

Service hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Source: Jing'an district administration of sports