Shanghai International Marathon kicked off in the Bund, the most popular location in east China's Shanghai early on Sunday, with a total of 38,000 runners from 85 countries and regions participating the event. /VCG Photo

About 25,000 people took part in the 42.2-kilometer sports event, while 6,000 participated in the 10km race and 7,000 in the 5.5km mini-run. /VCG Photo

Former Shanghai Marathon champion Paul Lonyangata from Kenya was the first male runner to cross the finish line of the full marathon at Shanghai Stadium, clocking 2:08:11. /VCG Photo

Starting in 1996, the Shanghai International Marathon is one of the four biggest sports events in China. /VCG Photo