Hundreds greet first day of 2026 with riverside run in Shanghai's Baoshan

A group photo of participants of the Changtan New Year's run. [Photo/WeChat account: sh-baoshan]

As a main venue for Shanghai's 2026 New Year celebrations, Baoshan district welcomed the first day of the year with energy and community spirit. On the morning of Jan 1, the Changtan New Year's run commenced at Sunrise Square in Wusong Paotaiwan Park, featuring a 10-kilometer route with 100 participants.

The runners greet the day with enthusiasm despite the drop in temperature. [Photo/WeChat account: sh-baoshan]

Despite a sharp drop in temperature at 6:30 am, the runners gathered early with unwavering enthusiasm. At 7:00 am sharp, the starting pistol fired, sending participants sprinting from the line. Along the course, multiple aid stations were staffed by smiling, uniformly dressed volunteers who provided water, snacks, and heartfelt New Year's greetings.

Runners experienced the unique blend of ecological beauty along the 10-kilometer journey. [Photo/WeChat account: sh-baoshan]

The route wove its way through iconic Baoshan landmarks, including the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, and the Changtan Observation Tower. Runners experienced a unique blend of ecological beauty and urban regeneration during their 10-kilometer journey, feeling the vibrant pulse of Baoshan's riverside on the very first day of 2026.

Source: Official WeChat account of Shanghai Baoshan Media Center at "sh-baoshan"