Qingpu to host inaugural Yangtze River Delta half marathon

A sports and tourism carnival is set to take place in the Yangtze River Delta region as 5,000 runners, including those from 14 countries and regions across four continents, will compete in a thrilling race in Qingpu New City of Qingpu District.

The inaugural 2024 Yangtze River Delta · Qingpu New City Half Marathon will start at the Qinglifang (Qing Cube) Sports Center in Qingpu New City on December 15, featuring diversified activities such as sports games and a bazaar.

There will be runners from countries such as the United States and Russia. The event is divided into the half marathon (21.0975 kilometers) and the joy run (3.6 kilometers).

Organizers have invited everyone to enjoy the fun of both sports and tourism as a food bazaar will be set up at the sports center on the day of the race.

The two routes will string together a series of tourist attractions and landmarks in the area and people are also invited to enjoy the adrenaline rush of running and the joys of sightseeing.

Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place on race day.

Marathon Route 1:

Qinglifang (Qing Cube) Sports Center 青立方體育中心 (477 Xiuze Road 秀澤路477號(hào)) – Shanghai Songze Site Museum 上海崧澤遺址博物館 (3993 Huqingping Highway 滬青平公路3993號(hào)) – Wanshou Pogoda 萬壽塔 – Zhidao Academy 知道書院 (23 Lane 405 Qingsong Road 青松路405弄23號(hào)) – Zhujiajiao Ancient Town 朱家角古鎮(zhèn)

Marathon Route 2:

Qinglifang (Qing Cube) Sports Center 青立方體育中心 (477 Xiuze Road 秀澤路477號(hào)) – Qingpu Library 青浦圖書館 (60 Qinglong Road 青龍路60號(hào)) – Xiayang Lake 夏陽(yáng)湖 – Qingpu Museum 青浦博物館 (1000 Huaqing Rd S. 華青南路1000號(hào))