2025
Shanghai Marathon
As a World Marathon Majors candidate race, Shanghai Marathon is one of the best in Asia. Due to high demand, entry is via lottery, but Runbuk, as one of the official international travel partners, offers guaranteed spots through our all-in-one race package. Let us handle the logistics while you enjoy an unforgettable running experience in Shanghai.


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2025 itinerary
26.2 miles through the heart of the Oriental Pearl
Arrival in shanghai
Book your flights to Shanghai. Upon arrival at Pudong International Airport (PVG), you’ll be warmly greeted by local guides.

Enjoy a thrilling ride on the Shanghai Maglev Train - reaching speeds up to 431 km/h (268 mph) - from the airport to the terminal station. From there, you'll continue to your hotel via private transportation.
The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore at your leisure.
Meals: No meals

Expo, City tour
Optional shake-out along the Bund before breakfast.
After breakfast, visit the Shanghai Marathon Expo, explore the Bund, the iconic starting line of the race, and discover the charm of Yu Garden and the Old Town Bazaar. In the evening, join an international group of runners for a race briefing and pre-race dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Race Day
Start your day with an early breakfast at the hotel.
Our team will accompany you on a short 10-minute walk to the marathon starting line. Take on the iconic 26.2 miles through the dynamic streets of Shanghai - a megacity of 24 million people.
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After crossing the finish line, we’ll be there to guide you to the shuttle bus and ensure a smooth return to your hotel.
In the early evening, gather for a celebration dinner followed by a spectacular river cruise. Take in the contrast between historic Shanghai to the west of the Huangpu River and the modern skyline of Pudong to the east.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Departure
Your package concludes today. Our team will assist with hotel check-out and coordinate your departure transportation.
Meals: Breakfast

If you’ve booked the Beijing Extension, we’ll escort you to the train station for your high-speed rail journey to Beijing - an experience in itself, covering the distance in about 4.5 hours (compared to over 2 hours by air).

Upon arrival, enjoy a hearty local dinner and settle in for a relaxing evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Hotel choices:
Package prices:
FAQs
❖ Guaranteed entry to the 2025 Shanghai Marathon
❖ Hotel accommodations with taxes and daily buffet breakfast
❖ Maglev train transfer from the airport to hotel on Nov. 28
❖ Private airport transfer on Dec. 1
❖ Transportation with local guides to the Marathon Expo and city tour
❖ Meals as specified in the itinerary
❖ On-the-ground assistance from the Runbuk crew
- Flights to/from Shanghai
- Chinese visa. For more info about visa policy, please keep reading.
- Travel insurance (recommended for medical and trip cancellation coverage)
The following information is provided for reference only. Entry policies are subject to change without prior notice.
Visa free for the following countries
Asia: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Brunei, Georgia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Uzbekistan
Oceania: Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga
Europe: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland
Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Chile, Dominica, Ecuador, Grenada, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay
Africa: Mauritius, Seychelles
10-day visa-free transit policy
- Canada
- Czech Republic
- Indonesia
- Lithuania
- Mexico
- Russia
- Sweden
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
Please note: Please be advised that the visa-free transit policy requires you to depart China for a third country/region – you cannot fly directly back to your country of origin.
Chinese visa
If you do not meet the above conditions, or if you wish to travel to China with a valid visa, you should apply for the Chinese visa in the nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate General (a full list can be found here).
Ready for the unique experience?
