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China › Shenzhen › City guide
Shenzhen is a prefecture-level city in the province of Guangdong, China. A special economic zone, it is located on the east bank of the Pearl River estuary on the central coast of Guangdong, bordering Hong Kong to the south, Dongguan to the north, Huizhou to the northeast, and Macau to the southwest. With a population of 17.5 million in 2020, Shenzhen is the third-most-populous city by urban population in China after Shanghai and Beijing. The Port of Shenzhen is the world's fourth-busiest container port.
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 | Top hat | 17.7 km | 36 m | 40 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Dragon | 14.1 km | 82 m | 83 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Lightning bolt | 16.1 km | 48 m | 47 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Mouse cursor | 16.7 km | 66 m | 66 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Bunny | 14.3 km | 68 m | 69 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Bicycle | 14.7 km | 53 m | 57 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Unicorn head | 13.7 km | 47 m | 45 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Cat silhouette | 19.4 km | 66 m | 65 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Rocket | 18.3 km | 69 m | 70 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Turtle | 17.8 km | 46 m | 40 m | Open map | Route details | - |