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Shanghai Marathon 101

Course Map & Elevation

⚠️ Simulated Data — This content is AI-generated and intended for structural testing only. For actual race information, please refer to the Shanghai Marathon Official Website.

Course Overview

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The Shanghai Marathon winds through the heart of Shanghai’s downtown core. The start line is at the Bund’s Bullion Square, and the finish line is at Shanghai Stadium. The course passes iconic landmarks including Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Jing’an Temple, Huaihai Road, and the Xuhui Riverside.

Key Stats

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Metric Data
Total Distance 42.195 km
Cumulative Elevation Gain ~120 m
Highest Point ~35 m (Xuhui Riverside section)
Lowest Point ~3 m (Bund start line)

Elevation Profile

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Elevation(m)
 35 ┤                                    ╭──╮
 30 ┤         ╭──╮     ╭───╮        ╭─╮ │  │
 25 ┤    ╭───╮│  │  ╭──╯   ╰──╮  ╭──╯ ╰─╯  ╰──╮
 20 ┤  ╭─╯   ╰╯  ╰──╯        ╰──╯            ╰────
 15 ┤──╯
 10 ┤
  5 ┤────╮
  0 ┤    ╰─────────────────────────────────────────
      0    5   10   15   20   25   30   35   40  km

⚠️ The elevation profile above is simulated. Refer to the official course map for actual data.

Section Breakdown

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Leg 1 (0–10 km) — Start & Warm-Up

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  • Start: Bund Bullion Square
  • Route: Zhongshan East 1st Road → Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
  • Highlights: Flat terrain, dense crowds, electric atmosphere

Leg 2 (10–21 km) — City Core

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  • Route: Jing’an Temple → Huaihai Middle Road → Xizang South Road
  • Highlights: Urban core with gentle undulations

Leg 3 (21–30 km) — Riverside Stretch

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  • Route: Xuhui Riverside → Longteng Avenue
  • Highlights: Scenic riverside running; wind may pick up along the river

Leg 4 (30–42 km) — The Final Push

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  • Route: Longhua Road → Caoxi North Road → Shanghai Stadium
  • Highlights: The final 12 km — a true test of endurance and willpower

Official Resources

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