Registration open for 2026 Shanghai Yangtze River Half Marathon
2026-01-19 14:41
Runners set off at the starting line of the 2024 Shanghai Yangtze River Half Marathon. [Photo/world550]
The 2026 Shanghai Yangtze River Half Marathon, scheduled for March 22 in Chongming, is now open for registration. The race offers an exceptional opportunity to run along one of Shanghai's most scenic routes, combining natural beauty with professional event organization for an unforgettable race-day experience.
Race information
Date & time: March 22, 8 am to 11 am
Start/finish point: Shanghai Zhonghua College, No 1 Cenghai Road, Chenjia town, Chongming district
Distance: 21.0975 kilometers
Number of participants: 4,900
Registration
Pre-registration & payment deadline: Jan 20, 6 pm
Entry fee: 200 yuan ($28.66) per person
How to register: Available through the official website or WeChat account of 550体育 (search for "world550" in your browser or "weizhubo550" in WeChat).
Lottery results announcement: Feb 5 at noon. Applicants not selected in the lottery will receive a full refund of their entry fee.
Eligibility
1. Age requirement
Participants must be at least 18 years old on Jan 1 of the race year, and no older than 75 (born after March 22, 1951).
Note: Except for elite athletes, individuals under 18 are not permitted to take part in the race.
2. Performance requirement
Applicants must have completed at least two official races of 10 km or longer within the 24 months preceding the registration deadline.
A participant displays the marathon finisher medal. [Photo/world550]
Race kit pick-up
Kit includes: bib number, timing chip, race T-shirt, gear bag, safety pins, participant guide.
Pick-up time: March 20 & 21, 9 am to 8 pm
Pick-up location: To be announced (follow the official WeChat account for updates).
Required documents:
Original identification used during registration (ID card, passport, etc.).
For authorized pickup, the person collecting the item must present a signed authorization form downloaded from the official website.
Prizes
Place | Prize (yuan) | Men's category | Women's category |
1 | 10,000 | 1 | 1 |
2 | 7,500 | 1 | 1 |
3 | 5,000 | 1 | 1 |
4 | 1,000 | 1 | 1 |
5 | 900 | 1 | 1 |
6 | 800 | 1 | 1 |
7 | 500 | 1 | 1 |
8 | 400 | 1 | 1 |
Note: One male and one female runner who break the course record will each receive an additional 10,000-yuan bonus. If multiple runners break the record, only the fastest in each category will receive the bonus.
Event services
Hydration stations at 5 km, 7.5 km, 10 km, 12.5 km, 15 km, 17.5 km, 20 km, and the finish line.
Nutrition stations at 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, and 20 km.
Portable restrooms at the start, along the course, and at the finish.
Cooling sponges or misting stations will be available if temperatures exceed 20 degrees.
Medical and emergency vehicles stationed at the start, every 2 km along the course, and at the finish.
All participants and staff are covered by personal accident insurance during the event.
Runners take in the picturesque scenery of Chongming while advancing on the course. [Photo/world550]
Contact information
Phone: 178-2135-7388; 021-5092-2526
Service hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm; extended to daily from 9 am to 8 pm in the two weeks leading up to the race.
Sources: WeChat account of Shanghai Chongming district media center at "shchongming", world550
english.shanghai.gov.cn