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Shanghai is a direct-administered municipality and the most populous urban area in China. It has a population of 29,558,908 in the urban area as of 2025. The city is located on the Chinese shoreline on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River bisecting the city. Shanghai is a global center for finance, business and economics, research, science and technology, manufacturing, transportation, tourism, and culture. The Port of Shanghai is the world's busiest container port. As of 2022, the Greater Shanghai metropolitan area was estimated to produce a gross metropolitan product of nearly 13 trillion RMB.
Explore routes, compare distance and elevation, and plan sessions for current weather conditions.
| Season | Typical weather | Running guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All seasons | Varies by city | Adjust pace, hydration, and timing based on current weather. |
Surface mix: Urban roads, park paths, and mixed city surfaces.
Safety tip: Check traffic flow, sidewalks, and route lighting before your run.
Marathons and races
| Preview | Route | Elevation Loss | Map | Run in app | Video | Reviews | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art track | Unicorn head | 15.2 km | 21 m | 18 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Bird | 15.3 km | 4 m | 8 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Heart with arrow | 15.7 km | 34 m | 38 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Guitar | 14.1 km | 32 m | 31 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Moon | 15.6 km | 39 m | 38 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Bicycle | 16.4 km | 16 m | 14 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Top hat | 16.7 km | 19 m | 19 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Apple | 13.9 km | 42 m | 41 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Cat silhouette | 17.2 km | 15 m | 15 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Bunny | 15.2 km | 27 m | 25 m | Open map | Route details | - |