SHENZHEN, China, March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On March 7, 2026, the world-famous Spartan Race kicked off its new season in Bijiashan Park in Shenzhen. The event includes a KIDS race (March 7-8), followed by the SPRINT, SUPER and HURRICANE HEAT for adults (March 17-18). In addition, the Tough Mudder Kids event will be held at the same venue on April 18 and 19, continuously injecting new sports energy into the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
As the host city of APEC 2026, Shenzhen’s introduction of this international sporting event to its urban core vividly embodies APEC’s vision of sustainable urban development and high-quality living.
Held annually in more than 42 countries and regions around the world, the Spartan Race hosts more than 250 events each year, attracting more than ten million participants to date. More than just a race, it represents a spirit and a lifestyle.
The just concluded Kids Race in Shenzhen attracted more than 6,000 young participants, highlighting the fearless spirit of the new generation. For the second consecutive year, Bijiashan Park, strategically located in downtown Shenzhen and perfectly connected to the international eco-lifestyle center, UpperHills, serves as the venue. The park is a key node of Shenzhen’s “Five Parks Linked” project and a model example of the innovative “Park + Commercial” urban development concept.
For this event, UpperHills used its “Park + Town + Street + Mall” model to provide one-stop services to Spartan warriors of all ages and their families. After crossing the finish line, participants can walk directly via a footbridge to UpperHills, where they enjoy exclusive Spartan-themed discounts at numerous dining, accommodation, leisure and retail outlets, including Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen.
With its prime location, forward-thinking DNA and rich cultural and sports programming, UpperHills has become a premier lifestyle and travel destination for GBA residents and visitors from around the world. From March 27 to April 6, the 2026 Flower Show will be held at Bijiashan Sports Park, while the 2026 International Exotic Plant Exhibition and Sale returns to UpperHills, adding vibrant touches of nature and art to the spring season and potentially pushing visitor numbers to new heights.
As an iconic landmark of Shenzhen and a key showcase of GBA culture, UpperHills draws on global cultural, sports and entertainment events to create integrated and immersive experiences, helping to build a dynamic, livable and high-quality GBA lifestyle circle and showcasing Shenzhen’s openness and urban dynamism to the Asia-Pacific as a pioneering demonstration zone.
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