"The green ecological section is mainly in the Wusong Paotaiwan National Wetland Park, starting the running journey close to nature. The vibrant riverside section is mainly in the Shanghai International Cruise Tourism Resort, passing through the Wusongkou International Cruise Port and connecting landmarks such as Sea World, Long Beach Concert Hall and the Long Beach Observation Tower along the way. The transformed industrial section is in the Baosteel factory area, making it the first marathon event to enter the Baosteel factory," Zhang explained.

To guarantee safety and quick response to emergencies, the event will be manned by 83 referees, 1,200 volunteers and 600 security personnel.

Beyond the marathon, the event will also offer exclusive discounts for participating runners to fully experience the food, accommodation and transportation options on offer in Baoshan.

Cui Chuandong contributed to this story.