Shanghai's Jinshan district to host first high-spec marathon event

Ji Lei, deputy director of the Jinshan District Sports Bureau, said the event is not only a challenge for runners but also a panoramic display of Jinshan's urban development achievements.

"We want to meet the public's demand for diverse, local sports events and encourage more people to engage in physical exercise," Ji said. "We also aim to create a sports-tourism consumption chain. We hope to attract more tourists and participants to Jinshan. This event is also an effort to enhance Jinshan's reputation and influence by hosting more high-quality sports events."