Shanghai International Marathon
The Shanghai Marathon is the highest-rated marathon in China and is categorized as a Platinum Label Road Race by World Athletics. Get the chance to race through the streets of Shanghai and enjoy the marvelous view along the Huangpu River with tens of thousands of other runners.
Marathon Tours & Travel offers a 4-night package staying at deluxe accommodation, located close to the race start at the Bund and the heart of the city center. Expertly curated packages cater for runners and supporters alike and include invitations for you to take part in activities such as a welcome briefing, a half-day guided orientation tour of Shanghai including the Bund, Former French Concession and Yu Garden, a lunch at a local restaurant, a visit to the Expo to pick-up your race number, a warm-up run, pre-race dinner, post-race celebration dinner and drinks. Our bilingual, local Marathon Tours & Travel team will be on hand for guidance and support to help make your trip a fun, enjoyable and successful time.
Take advantage of your time in China and discover more of the landscape and people by adding on the 2-night pre-race extension to Hong Kong, 3-night post-race extension to Beijing or 5-night post-race extension to Beijing & Xi’an.
IMPORTANT: Please note the package is not applicable to Chinese passport holders (incl. HK/MAC/Taiwan ID), even if resident overseas.
Meals Included
Daily breakfasts included, lunch on Friday and dinners on Saturday and Sunday
Guide
Guidance & support from our bilingual local team
Transfers
Transfers included to and from the hotel to station/airport
Trip Extension
Trip extension available upon request
Accommodation
4 nights in a deluxe hotel
Entry
Guaranteed Shanghai Marathon event entries available (non-runner discount available)
Celebration Party
Post-race celebration dinner and drinks included
Excursions
Half day sightseeing tour included
A Helping Hand
Hosted on-site by Marathon Tours & Travel
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Thursday, December 3
The itinerary below reflects the 4-night package. We highly recommend adding the pre-race extension to Beijin & XI’An or our post-race extension to Hong Kong, as this allows you the time to discover and enjoy much more of China!
Arrival Day
On arrival in Shanghai, we will transfer you to your selected deluxe hotel, where you can check in for your 4-night stay.
The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city until 18:00 when the Marathon Tours & Travel Welcome Reception will take place at the hotel – this is scheduled to last for 90 minutes, so if you are making dinner reservations, please make sure these are after 19:30.
Friday, December 4
City Tour and EXPO Visit!
After breakfast at the hotel, today’s tour of Shanghai starts at 09:00 and includes visits to the Shanghai Tower and Yuyuan Garden!
After the tour we will enjoy a late lunch at a restaurant in Pudong.
This afternoon you will be escorted to the Shanghai Marathon EXPO, before returning to the hotel for around 17:30.
Enjoy the evening at your leisure.
(Breakfast and lunch included)
Saturday, December 5
Pre-race Dinner
18:00 – 20:00 Pre-Race Pasta Dinner (buffet; private venue tbc). Includes soft drinks and local mineral water.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Sunday, December 6
Race Day & Celebrations!
Today is RACE DAY – you’ll be able to walk from your hotel to the Race Start, assisted by our local Marathon Tours & Travel team of hosts.
The Shanghai Marathon is the highest-rated marathon in China and is categorised as a Platinum Label Road Race by World Athletics. Get the chance to race through the streets of Shanghai and enjoy the marvellous views along the Huangpu River with tens of thousands of other runners.
Please note: A MetroCard will be provided for each guest by SHM, and you are welcome to take the subway back to the hotel at your own pace.
18:00 – 19:00 Celebration Drinks (location and venue tbc).
(Breakfast included)
Monday, December 7
Departure Day
It’s not goodbye but instead we’ll see you next time as we hope you will join us for another Marathon Tours & Travel trip.
For those joining the post-race extension to Hong Kong we will have a morning transfer to Shanghai Airport for our flight (flight details and time tbc) – Extensions Coming Soon
(Breakfast included)
Please Note: Itinerary subject to change, all timings TBC on final itinerary.
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Extensions
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Pre-Race Extension to Hong Kong | December 1 – 3, 2026
- 2-nights’ accommodation including breakfast at Novotel Century Hong Kong
- Airport transfers (driver only)
- Flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai in economy class
- Half-day Hong Kong excursion including Victoria Peak (with one-way peak tram ride), 20-min Sampan ride in Aberdeen Fishing Village, and a photo stop at Repulse Bay and Stanley Market
- English-speaking guide
Note: Hong Kong Extension: International Flights
If you’re adding the pre-race extension to Hong Kong, international flights should be booked into Hong Kong and back from Shanghai to your destination.
By adding on the Hong Kong extension, you will be able to take advantage of the Chinese “Transit” Visa.
Please note that the pricing for our extension packages is based on a minimum number of bookers. The price of these extensions is subject to change if these minimum numbers are not met.
Post-Race Extension to Beijing | December 7 – 10, 2026
- 3-nights’ accommodation with daily breakfast at the Hilton Beijing
- High speed train ticket from Shanghai to Beijing in first class
- Transfers from train station to hotel
- Full-day Beijing city tour with lunch including Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Temple of Heaven
- Welcome dinner with Beijing Roast Duck
- Full-day excursion with lunch including Great Wall at Mutianyu section (with round trip cable car ride)
- Transfer from hotel to Beijing Capital Airport for your flight home
Note: Beijing extension: International flights
If you’re adding the post-race extension to Beijing, international flights should be booked into Shanghai and back from Beijing.
Please note that the pricing for our extension packages is based on a minimum number of bookers. The price of these extensions is subject to change if these minimum numbers are not met.
Post-Race Extension to Xi’an & Beijing | December 7 – 12, 2026
- 2-nights’ accommodation at the Hilton Xi’an and 3-Night’s accommodate at the Hilton Beijing with daily breakfast
- Flight from Shanghai to Xi’an in economy class
- Transfers from airport/station to hotels
- Full-day excursion with lunch and dinner including Terracotta Army, City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- High speed train ticket from Xi’an to Beijing in first class
- Full-day Beijing city tour with lunch including Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Temple of Heaven
- Welcome dinner with Beijing Roast Duck
- Full-day Great Wall excursion with lunch including Great Wall at Mutianyu section (with round trip cable car ride)
- Transfer from hotel to Beijing Capital Airport for your flight home
Note: Beijing extension: International flights
If you’re adding the post-race extension to Beijing, international flights should be booked into Shanghai and back from Beijing.
Please note that the pricing for our extension packages is based on a minimum number of bookers. The price of these extensions is subject to change if these minimum numbers are not met.
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Tuesday, December 1
Arrival Day
Upon arrival in Hong Kong, we will transfer you to the Novotel Century Hong Kong, where you can check in for your 2-night stay.
The rest of the day is free for you to explore.
Wednesday, December 2
Half Day Excursion with Lunch and Welcome Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, today’s tour of Hong Kong with visits to the Victoria Peak (with one-way Peak Tram ride), 20-min Samoan ride at Aberdeen Fishing Village, and picture stops at Repulse Bay and Stanley Market starts.
(Breakfast included)
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Monday, December 7
Arrival Day
Pick up transfer from your Shanghai hotel to the train station for your included high-speed train ride (first-class) to Beijing.
Upon arrival in Beijing, we will transfer you to the Hilton Beijing, where you can check in for your 3-night stay.
The rest of the day is free for you to explore.
Tuesday, December 8
Full Day Beijing City Excursion with Lunch and Welcome Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, today’s tour of Beijing with visits to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Temple of Heaven starts.
After the tour we will enjoy a welcome dinner with Beijing roast duck.
(Breakfast lunch, and dinner included)
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Monday, December 7
Arrival Day
Pick up transfer from your Shanghai hotel to the airport for your included flight to Xi’an (economy class).
Upon arrival in Xi’an, we will transfer you to the Hilton Xi’an, where you can check in for your 2-night stay.
The rest of the day is free for you to explore.
Tuesday, December 8
Full Day Excursion with Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, today’s excursion to the Terracotta Army, City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda starts.
For dinner we will enjoy a dumpling dinner.
(Breakfast lunch, and dinner included)
Wednesday, December 9
Transfer from Xi’an to Beijing
After breakfast, we will transfer you from the hotel to Xi’an North Station for your high-speed train ride to Beijing with packed lunch.
Upon arrival in Beijing, we will transfer you to Hilton Beijing to check in for your 3-night stay.
Dinner will be at your leisure.
(Breakfast and lunch included)
Thursday, December 10
Full Day City Tour with Lunch and Welcome Dinner
After enjoying breakfast in the hotel, we will have another full-day tour with visits to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Temple of Heaven.
After the tour we will enjoy a welcome dinner with Beijing roast duck.
(Breakfast lunch, and dinner included)
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Packages & Rates
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Marathon Tours & Travel Shanghai Marathon Package includes:
- Guaranteed race entry to the Shanghai Marathon
- 4-night deluxe hotel stay close to race start
- Transfers to and from the airport
- Daily breakfast, except on arrival day
- All meals included in itinerary
- Welcome Reception
- Half day city tour with English-speaking guide to Shanghai Tower and Yuyuan Garden
- Transfer visit to the Shanghai Marathon EXPO and back to hotel
- Pre-race dinner
- Post race celebration
- Support from bilingual Marathon Tours & Travel team in Shanghai
Travelling with children or extra nights?
Contact us for a quote.
Room Policy
Marathon Tours & Travel’s policy is that anyone staying in our room block must be part of our package. If you plan to bring a spouse or guest, they must purchase our package. For example, if there are two of you, the rate would be the double occupancy rate (per person). If you purchase a single occupancy rate package, then only you are allowed in your room. To attend any of our activities, you must be part of our package.
IMPORTANT: Please note the package is not applicable to Chinese passport holders (incl. HK/MAC/Taiwan ID), even if resident overseas.
Refer to the Extensions section for details of our post-race extension packages to Hong KongRates (All prices are per person in US Dollars)
Additional nights available upon request
Shanghai Marathon Package Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Spectator Raddison Collection Hotel, Hyland Shanghai - Collection Room $1445 per person $1860 $970 Raddison Collection Hotel, Hyland Shanghai - Deluxe Room - One Bed Only $1515 per person $1995 $1040 The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai - Crowne Deluxe Room $1710 per person $2295 $1235 The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai - Grand Deluxe Room $1755 per person $2385 $1280 The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai - Grand Studio King Room - One Bed Only $1935 per person $2825 $1460 Optional ExtrasAll prices are per person in US Dollars Non-Runner Discount (pp) - $475 Pre-Race Extension to Hong KongPre-Race Hong Kong Extension: Two-Night Package Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Novotel Century Hong Kong - Standard Room $1630 per person $2090 Post-Race Extension to Beijing & Xi’anPost-Race Extension to Beijing & Xi’an: Five-Night Package Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Hilton Xi’an & Hilton Beijing - Standard Room $2710 $3280 Post-Race Extension to BeijingPost-Race Extension to Beijing: Three-Night Package Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Hilton Beijing - Standard Room $1590 $1980
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Hotels
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Shanghai, ChinaRadisson Collection Hotel
The Radisson Collection Hyland Shanghai offers a sophisticated and stylish urban retreat, perfectly situated for participants and spectators of the Shanghai Marathon. This upscale hotel, in the heart of Shanghai’s bustling city center, seamlessly blends contemporary design with classic elegance, providing a luxurious and comfortable stay. With stunning panoramic views of the city skyline, the hotel features well-appointed rooms and suites, exceptional dining options and state-of-the-art facilities.
Shanghai, ChinaWestin Bund CenterThe Westin Bund Centre, Shanghai, a luxurious 5-star hotel, provides an exceptional experience for Shanghai Marathon participants and visitors alike. Guests can enjoy stunning views of the Bund and the city skyline, along with world-class amenities including a Heavenly Spa by Westin™, a state-of-the-art fitness studio and exquisite dining options. With its elegant rooms and suites, and its proximity to Shanghai’s key attractions, The Westin Bund Centre ensures a comfortable and memorable stay, whether you’re running the marathon or cheering from the side lines.
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Event Information
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Run the Shanghai Marathon with Marathon Tours & Travel!
Run the Shanghai Marathon with us; China’s highest rated marathon, categorized as a Platinum Label Road Race by World Athletics. Get the chance to race through the streets of Shanghai, and enjoy the marvelous view along the Huangpu River with tens of thousands of other runners. Our package takes care of you so you can enjoy the event, sightseeing and make the most of this amazing city.
Guaranteed Shanghai Marathon Entry:
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the Shanghai Marathon included in our package. If you are a non-runner and coming along to support or spectate you can also buy the accommodation package with us and you will receive a discount during the booking process.
Race Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Starting Times and Bib Numbers: Although we are licensed to sell official entries for the Shanghai Marathon 2026 event we have no influence over the allocation of starting times and bib numbers.
Race Rules: All official race rules must be followed. Information to follow when the route is confirmed.
Course: Information to follow when the route is announced.
Time Limit & Cut Offs: Information to follow when the route is announced.
Weather: Average temperatures range between 11 to 17 deg C (52 to 62 deg F).
Eligibility: Marathon entrants must be 20 years of age and over.
Awards: Everyone who finishes the Shanghai Marathon will receive a medal.
Event difficulty: Information to follow when the route is announced.
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Registration & Booking
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Conditions of Sale
IMPORTANT: Please note the package is not applicable to Chinese passport holders (incl. HK/MAC/Taiwan ID), even if resident overseas.
Please note we cannot sell race entry without accommodation package. Race entry is not refundable.
If you wish to make any changes to your reservations, administration and/or service fees might apply. For our general T&C’s please see here.
How to Book
To make your booking, click on the button at the top of the page, ensuring that you select the correct number of rooms and types for all members in your party, plus all the required extras. When you book, we will require a deposit to confirm your place.
Payments
When you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment of $650 per person. Final payments must be made by September 25, 2025.
Travel advice
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for China’s current entry restrictions and requirements.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend travelers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover, including cover for existing medical conditions and any activities you plan to do.
You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in running events.
Security Policy
Marathon Tours & Travel’s security policy requires that anyone staying in our room block must be registered as part of our package. If a registered client attempts to house a non-registered guest and/or invite them to attend any of our scheduled activities, the registered guest’s tour package will be forfeited and parties may be denied access to future tours. Please note that no exceptions will be made as this policy will be strictly enforced.
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Testimonials
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The Shanghai trip was great! The tours were great..." - 2025
The Shanghai trip was great! The tours were great. It was fun to see other runners and compare ideas and adventures as well as experiences.
"The Marathon Tours & Travel staff and my tour group were especially welcoming..." - 2025The Marathon Tours & Travel leaders and my tour group were especially welcoming and really made the trip so memorable. Shanghai is huge and sprawling, our half day tour on Friday and the morning running routes made it easier to at least get an understanding of the neighborhood. Very, very special weekend!
"The extension to Beijing and Xi’an was the highlight..." - 2025The extension to Beijing and Xi’an was the highlight of the tour — amazing things to see!
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Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Championship
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This event is an Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championship (AGWC) Qualifying Race. If you achieve the automatic qualifying time for your age group, found here, you will be invited to the 2028 Age Group World Championship Race.
For more information on the Age Group World Rankings and Championship go here.
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Meet the Reps
Joyce Kung
Administrative Assistant
Joyce Kung
Administrative Assistant
A graduate from Northeastern University with a degree in Sports Leadership, Joyce joined Marathon Tours & Travel in a supportive role as an administrative assistant. She has always been passionate about travelling and sports and is more than thrilled to create new adventures with the team while helping clients create lasting memories! To her, there is nothing better than being able to combine her passion with profession. With experience traveling to multiple countries and studying abroad in Europe, she wants everyone to have the opportunity to experience and explore an unfamiliar territory while doing what they love—running!
