Shanghai International Marathon 2019
Welcome to the Shanghai International Marathon 2019 event page!
Entry
Full Marathon
- To participate in the Full Marathon, you must be at least 20 years old before December 31, 2018, be in good physical condition and regularly long distance running in order to race.
10km Run
- To participate in the 10km Run, you must be at least 16 years old before December 31, 2018.
- Participants with any of the following conditions should not participate in the race: congenital or rheumatic heart disease / hypertension or cerebrovascular disease/ myocarditis or other cardiac diseases/ coronary artery disease or serious arrhythmia/ diabetes/ pregnancy/ any other high-risk conditions.
Competition Method
- Subject to the latest rules created by the Chinese Athletic Association and SIM, the race requires runners to take a doping test.
- Runners’ bib numbers will be arranged and distributed by the Organizing Committee. All the participants should place the bib number (big) on the front of their body. For anyone who does not wear, or folds or blocks the bib number, the Organizing Committee is entitled to cancel their results; for anyone whose result is not recorded due improper wear of the bib, their results will also not be considered.
- The participants must present themselves for a roll call at the starting line and assemble at the designated area based on events and bib number at 6:00 am, November 17. The race starts at 7:00 am.
- Ranking record: participants’ rankings will be recorded according to the timing chips.
- The Organizing Committee will also provide the timing chips. Participants must wear their designated timing chips. If the results of any participant cannot be recorded as a result of failing to wear the timing chip correctly, the Organizing Committee will not be held responsible. The timing chips will start timing when participants crosses the starting line, every 5 km, the turnback point and the finishing line. Throughout the race, participants must run past all the timing sensors. If a participant finishes the competition within the designated time but fails to register with every timing sensor, the participant will be excluded from the ranking. Every participant should return the timing chip after the race; otherwise, they will also be forbidden from participating in the 2019 Shanghai International Marathon, Shanghai International Half Marathon, Shangma Series and Shangma Speed X series.
- Clothing storage services will be available for participants on site. The participant must affix their bib number to the clothing storage bag provided by the Organizing Committee and leave it at the storage area at the starting point before 6:45 am. After the race, the participant may claim their clothing by showing their bib number to any of the onsite staff before 2:30 pm. If the participant fails to claim their clothing within the allocated time, they can claim within 5 working days at the place designated by the Organizing Committee; otherwise, the bag will be disposed of. Please do not store anything of value in the bag (for example, mobile phones, watches, identification, cash, bank cards, keys, electronics, etc.). Please do not store anything flammable, explosive and prohibited items in the bag. The bag’s owner will take full responsibility for any damage, loss or accidents happened.
Water and supply stations
- Starting from 7.5 km, drinking/ water sponge stations will be available every 5 km.
- There are 8 supply stations along the course.
- Please throw any cups, bottles, peels, or packing bags into designated place or give them to the staff or volunteers.
Distance and track closing time
- To ensure the safety of the participants, a cut off time will be set for each route, and public traffic will resume after this cut off time. Any participant who hasn't finished their respective distance within the allotted time should immediately stop and safely leave the track in order to avoid posing a danger to themselves and others. If necessary, participants who quit the race can take the escort coach or public transportation to arrive at the finishing area.
| Distance (KM) | Time Limit |
|---|---|
| 10 | 8:45 AM |
| Full Marathon | 1:15 PM |
Flag off time : 7.00am
Starting line : The Bund Bull
Finishing line of Full Marathon: Shanghai Stadium
Finishing line of 10km Run: Fuxing Park
Run & Accommodation Package
ZX-Tour offers the guaranteed entry & hotel package for the international runners and the package includes the 2019 Shanghai International Marathon guaranteed entry (Full Marathon or 10KM), 2 nights 4 star hotel stay next to the marathon finish line, shuttle bus to the start line at the race day.
| Category | Room | Fee (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Marathon | Shared Twin Room (For 2 pax) | 4150.00 |
| Single Room (For 1 pax) | 2765.00 | |
| 10km | Shared Twin Room (For 2 pax) | 4150.00 |
| Sinlge Room (For 1 pax) | 2765.00 |
*Exclusive admin fee
Introduction of the Hotel
Check-in at the 4 star hotel located next to the Shanghai Stadium, near the finishing line of the Shanghai international Marathon.
Fitted with classic wood furnishings, elegant rooms at Regal Shanghai Hotel come with satellite TV, safe and hair dryer. Tea/coffee making facilities and free bottled water are included. A well-equipped fitness room provides guests a place for an energetic workout. A 24-hour spa offers massages and body treatments. Guests can also relax at the sauna or steam bath.
2 nights Shared Twin Room (4 stars Hotel)
Package: Two night hotel accommodations (11/16 in, 11/18 out) with breakfast, 2019 Shanghai Marathon Limited gear packages (list price over RMB1200), and 2019 Shanghai International Marathon guaranteed spot (10KM or Full Marathon)
Included:
- 2019 Shanghai International Marathon guaranteed spot (10KM or Full Marathon)
- 2 nights 4 star hotel stay with breakfast
- 2019 Shanghai Marathon Limited gear packages (List price more than RMB1200), please come to ZX-Tour Booth to pick it up at Shanghai International Marathon EXPO
Not Included :
- International Roundtrip airfare to Shanghai
- Airport transfers
- Visa fee
- All personal expenses
- Meals unless noted on itinerary
- Travel Insurance
- Other additional charges (such as city tax, vacation fee, facilities fee and other mandatory Hotel charges, the specific amount is based on the hotel provided)
- Additional costs due to force majeure such as traffic delays, strikes, weather, aircraft, machine failures, flight cancellations or changes in time
- The full payment is required for registration, and no refund is cancelled for personal reasons.
- Gratuities and tips unless noted on itinerary.

2 nights Single Room
Package: Two night hotel accommodations (11/16 in, 11/18 out) with breakfast, 2019 Shanghai Marathon Limited gear packages (list price over RMB1200), and 2019 Shanghai International Marathon guaranteed spot (10KM or Full Marathon)
Included:
- 2019 Shanghai International Marathon guaranteed spot (10KM or Full Marathon)
- 2 nights 4 star hotel stay with breakfast for single
- 2019 Shanghai Marathon Limited gear packages (List price more than RMB1200), please come to ZX-Tour Booth to pick it up at Shanghai International Marathon EXPO
Not Included:
- International Roundtrip airfare to Shanghai
- Airport transfers
- Visa fee
- All personal expenses
- Meals unless noted on itinerary
- Travel Insurance
- Other additional charges (such as city tax, vacation fee, facilities fee and other mandatory Hotel charges, the specific amount is based on the hotel provided)
- Additional costs due to force majeure such as traffic delays, strikes, weather, aircraft, machine failures, flight cancellations or changes in time
- The full payment is required for registration, and no refund is cancelled for personal reasons.
- Gratuities and tips unless noted on itinerary
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Men's and Women's Full Marathon:
1) Bonus based on ranking (USD)
The Full Marathon result of the top eight participants will be counted according to Gun Time
| Place | No.1 | No.2 | No.3 | No.4 | No.5 | No.6 | No.7 | No.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus | 45000 | 20000 | 12000 | 6000 | 5000 | 4000 | 3000 | 2000 |
Note: The champion of men's Full Marathon must finish the race within 2:09:30 and women's, 2:26:00. For champions who do not reach the standards, the bonus will be reduced by 50%. The bonus will be distributed 10 workdays after the results are submitted successfully to the official website, and the negative doping result is confirmed.
2) Special bonus for Chinese athletes (RMB)
The Full Marathon result of the top eight Chinese participants will be counted according to Net Time
| Place | No.1 | No.2 | No.3 | No.4 | No.5 | No.6 | No.7 | No.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus | 45000 | 20000 | 12000 | 6000 | 5000 | 4000 | 3000 | 2000 |
3) Bonus for record-breaker
- Bonus for record-breaker of Shanghai International Marathon: $10,000 (only for the 1st place).
- According to the Individual Income Tax Law of the PRC, 20% personal income tax will be levied on the bonus For a Chinese athlete who wins the bonus above, they will be offered equivalent RMB.
- If a Chinese athlete wins the bonus based on ranking and the special bonus at the same time, they will only be offered the higher one. Does not stack and rankings are not progressive.
- Any runner who finishes the marathon within 6:15:00 will be awarded a finisher's medal. The result certificate will be available for download on the official website of the Shanghai International Marathon 10 days after being published. Please download the certificate within 90 Results will be available to check 24 hours after the race.
- Participants of 10km Run will not rank, but will also receive a medal and a participation certificate.


