Shanghai Marathon

Dream Travel is extremely excited to add the 2025 Shanghai Marathon - an Abbott World Marathon Major Candidate Race!

Experience the thrill of the Shanghai Marathon with Dream Travel Canada! Join us for an unforgettable journey to one of Asias’s premier running events. Our expertly crafted package includes guaranteed race entry, a 4 night stay at the 5* Hyatt on the Bund, daily breakfast, a transportation card and much more!

General Information

Where: Shanghai, China
Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Time: 6:45 AM


Race Expo & Race Kit Pickup:
TBD

*All runners MUST attend the expo in person in order to obtain your bib.  There will be no race day bib pickup!

DEPOSIT AMOUNT:
$500 Per Runner

*Deposit is applied towards the package amounts.

How To

Step 1 – Determine who may purchase from us

Step 2 – Place your deposit on the Race Roster website

Step 3 – Dream Travel will contact you with additional information

Step 4 – Get training! You’re running the 2025 Shanghai Marathon!

Who May Purchase?

Anyone who will be 20 or older on race day which will be Sunday, November 30, 2025 may purchase one of our guaranteed entry packages.

Deposit

A deposit of $500 per runner in CAD plus the Race Roster processing fee will be charged upon registration using the Race Roster’s online registration form. We will convert your deposit to USD and apply it to the package amount.  The balance of your package must be paid no later than July 30, 2025.

Deposits are non-refundable so we highly recommend travel insurance.

Packages

We will provide guaranteed entry only as part of a complete package which, at a minimum, must include 3 nights hotel. We are not permitted to sell entry only.

What’s Included in Your “Runner’s” Package

  • Guaranteed entry into the 2025 Shanghai Marathon

  • 4 nights at the 5* Hyatt on the Bund, walking distance to the start line!

  • Daily breakfast

  • Finisher materials: medal, food and beverages, heat sheet

  • Taxes/fees

After You Register

After you register on the Race Roster website and pay your deposit, Dream Travel will contact you to complete your registration process via the email address you provided. You must ensure that your email address is correct and you are responsible for monitoring it closely as Dream Travel will contact with everyone via email.

The Course

We will add a link to the course once it has been confirmed.

Insurance

Each year we have many people cancel due to unforeseen circumstances who did not purchase our travel insurance meaning they end up losing their package amount.  Protect yourself and your money by purchasing our Group Insurance through ManuLife.

With our insurance you will be able to cancel for insurable reasons as well as running injuries while training and we also sell a Cancel For Any Reason policy!  We offer various other insurance packages including Cancellation, Interruption, Medical and Baggage. For full details on coverage, please click here: Manulife Financial.

If you receive a message saying the site is down, please use a different web browser or platform.  Or, call this number and quote the Agency Code and Agent ID:

1-888-220-5212
Agency Code is: JTATVTE
Agent/User ID: Yumi

Please note that the insurance coverage that you may have on your credit card will not cover you completely! We are unable to process insurance for those living in Quebec – please contact your local travel agency for coverage.

Not Included with your Package

Travel insurance, airfare, airport transfers, tours, meals (other than breakfast which is included) and items of a personal nature are not included in your package.

Cancellation Policy

As the Shanghai Marathon does not refund or defer guaranteed entries, our policy is as follows:

There is no deferral option, however, you may cancel your package for a credit, but only if we are able to resell your entry package and only if it’s prior to registration closing.

  • If we can resell your package, the following fees will apply:

  • 15% of your  payment amounts if cancelling 120 or more days prior to registration closing

  • 25% of your  payment amounts if cancelling between 7 and 119 days prior to registration closing

  • 50% of your payment amounts if cancelling 6 days or less prior to registration closing.

  • 100% of your deposit and payment amounts if cancelling after registration closes or at any time if we’re unable to resell your package.

The difference between what you paid and the fee listed above will be held as a credit for you for 24 months from the time you made your last payment for this particular package. Credits may only be used for events listed on our website.

Our Group Hotel

Our group hotel will be the 5* Hyatt on the Bund, located 1.5KM from the start area of the marathon.

199 Huangpu Rd, Hongkou District

Pricing

Prices are in USD
Prices are per person for the 2 Runner package
Price is total for the 1 Runner, 1 Spectator package
Single supplement is the same as the 1 Runner, 1 Spectator package
Your initial deposit of $500 will be charged in CAD, collected from Race Roster, converted to USD and applied to your package. You may choose to make your final payment in CAD (by credit card, etransfer or Wise) or in USD (by credit card or Wise).

4 NIGHT PACKAGES
GUARANTEED ENTRY + HOTEL

Itinerary

Although 4 nights are included in your package, you may want to consider adding a night or two prior to Thursday so that you can get over jet lag.

ThursdayNovember 27
Check in to the 5* Hyatt on the Bund. If you purchased the airport transfers you will have a stop at the Race Expo. Otherwise, you will need to go on your own.

Friday November 28
You’ll want to pick up your bib from the expo if you haven’t already in order to avoid the rush on Saturday!

Saturday November 29
Get those feet up and relax.  Last chance to go to the expo. This is the busiest day at the expo!

Sunday November 30
Race Day!

Monday December 1
Time to stretch those legs, do some sightseeing and show that medal off with pride!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum four nights we have to stay?
Your package includes Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, but you may add additional nights for an extra cost.

What’s the weather like?
Average November temperatures in Shanghai are between +12 and +15 degrees Celsius. Perfect for running!

How do I get to the start line?
Our hotel is only 1.5KM to the start area, so walking is recommended.

How do I get back to the hotel after the half marathon?
Runners will need to take the underground back to the hotel. This is included with your package and the underground is well marked.

Contact Dream Travel

If you have any questions about the 2025 Shanghai Marathon or our packages, please contact us:

events@dreamtravelcanada.com
Phone: (877) 601 7275