A Celebration of Female Strength, Athleticism, and Empowerment

Shining with She Power

The 2025 Shanghai Women's Half Marathon is set to take place on March 9th, 2025, with the starting gun firing at 7 am. This year's event promises to be a celebration of female strength and athleticism, with runners taking to the streets of Changning district for a race dedicated to "Shining with she power."

the challenging half marathon and the more leisurely fitness run. The half marathon will see 6,000 runners tackle the 13.1-mile course, while the fitness run will attract 1,000 participants looking for a more relaxed experience.

Adding to the diversity of the event, 131 international runners from 15 different countries and regions will join local athletes in the competition. Among them is Lisa-Marie Azzopardi, the consul general of the Republic of Malta in Shanghai, who will be lacing up her running shoes to take part in the event.

For top performers, attractive cash prizes await. The top six finishers in the half marathon will receive rewards ranging from 15,000 yuan ($2,070) for the first-place finisher to 2,000 yuan for the sixth-place finisher. Additionally, the top 200 finishers will secure a direct pass to compete in the prestigious 2025 Shanghai Marathon.

The half marathon will begin at Zunyi Road and culminate at Gate 3 of Zhongshan Park on Wanhangdu Road. The fitness run, starting simultaneously, will conclude at Shanghai Zoo on Hongqiao Road.

This year's race has seen a remarkable response, with a total of 30,521 registrations. Of these, 26,430 runners signed up for the half marathon, while 4,091 registered for the fitness run. The majority of participants fall within the age range of 36 to 45, with the youngest participant being 17 years old. Impressively, 215 runners are over the age of 55.