The 2026 Qingpu New City Half Marathon will kick off on Nov 22 in Shanghai's Qingpu district, with a 21-kilometer course through urban neighborhoods, waterfront green corridors, and historic sites.

Starting at the intersection of East Yinggang Road and Jiayue Road, near Bailian Outlets, and ending at the intersection of Dianshanhu Avenue and Qianshun Road, the route showcases Qingpu's modern innovation alongside its rich cultural heritage.

More than a competitive footrace, the event integrates sports with agriculture, culture, business, tourism, and exhibitions, creating an immersive, one-stop consumer experience for participants and spectators alike.

Through the Qingpu Pass platform, organizers have partnered with more than 100 local businesses to offer discounts on transportation, attractions, hotels, dining, and shopping.

 

"Tour-with-Race" recommended stops:

Hemu Water Street

A riverside block with Shanghai-style eateries and craft shops, perfect for sampling local snacks and tea by the water.

Where: No 195 Hemu village, Zhaoxiang town

Shanghai Songze Site Museum

Built atop a 6,000-year-old archaeological site, this museum preserves Shanghai's earliest human remains, ancient wells, and traces of historic rice cultivation.

Where: No 3993 Huqingping Highway

Green Mushroom Cube

A 108-mu (7.2 hectares) smart agricultural park in Fangxia village where visitors can pick fresh mushrooms and interact with farm animals such as sheep, rabbits, and pigs.

Where: No 56 West Fangxi Road, Fangxia village, Zhaoxiang town

Zhaoxiang Sports Park

A lively park featuring open lawns, ball courts, and jogging lanes for casual workouts and cycling.

Where: Yewen Road, Zhaoxiang town

Qinglifang Sports Center

A landmark complex with professional facilities that regularly hosts national and municipal basketball tournaments.

Where: No 130 Huijin Road

Oriental Land

A sprawling outdoor resort on Dianshan Lake offering climbing towers, rainbow slides, drone exhibits, and water cycling adventures.

Where: No 6888 Huqingping Road

Rainbow Bridge

An iconic pedestrian bridge across Dianshan Lake, famous for panoramic sunset views and photography.

Where: Zhujiajiao town

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

A millennium-old water town with landmarks like Fangsheng Bridge and Kezhi Garden, where visitors can relax with scenic boat rides and local street food.

Where: No 555 Kezhi Garden Road, Zhujiajiao town

Shanghai Grand View Garden

A classical Chinese garden inspired by the literary masterpiece Dream of the Red Chamber, where vibrant red leaves frame historic pavilions in late autumn. Visitors can wander through the autumn scenery while exploring the stories of the famous novel.

Where: No 701 Jinshang Road

 

Whether aiming for a personal best on the course or taking a leisurely autumn retreat, runners and visitors are encouraged to plan their itineraries early to fully experience Qingpu's unique blend of athletic energy and Jiangnan charm.

 

Source: Qingpu district government