The 2026 Shanghai Suzhou Creek Half Marathon will get underway at 7 am on Saturday, with pre-registrations reaching an unprecedented 41,620, surpassing the 40,000 mark for the first time.

This year, the starting line has been moved to Changshou Road to enhance the runners' experience, while the finish line remains at Suzhou Creek Half Marathon Park. The event features a single category, the half marathon, covering 21.0975 kilometers, and accommodates 7,000 participants, including runners from 13 countries and regions.