On Sunday morning 26,000 runners participated in the 15th Shanghai International Marathon, running either in the full marathon of 42.195km, a half-marathon, or a fun run. The event saw a 20% growth in participation this year, with 6,000 people registered for the full marathon and 8,500 for the half-marathon. Foreigner participation grew by 51% (to about 21% of total registrants), setting a record for foreign participation in a Chinese marathon. A Kenyan (Chinese press are just calling him "Willy") took first prize in the full marathon with a time of 2:10:21. Chinese teenager Zhao Ran won the half-marathon with a time of 1:05:29. more ›

• There've been rumors for years about an Apple flagship store coming to Shanghai, but apparently Apple COO Tim Cook has let slip that it's a "definite go" and it'll be coming this summer. [Iphonasia]
• Hey hey! Shanghai has beat out New York to become the world's second most attractive city, according to Rusnews, a pairing between the Paris Ile de France Capitale Economique and KPMG. The list was based on investigations by 500 merchants and investment data, and include standards such as political stability, legal safety and the city's economic condition. [People's Daily]
• Six marathon runners in last year's Shanghai International Marathon have been disqualified for taking shortcuts. Athletes No.s 2898, 2725, 3137, 2845, 2846 and 995 - mostly high school students - cheated in various sections of the race. [Shanghai Daily]

If you've caught Golden Grand Prix excitement, you may want to try your hand (well, your feet) at Shanghai's Toray Cup. The international race offers a full and half marathon, as well as a health race for the shorter winded. Of course, Usain Bolt won't be there, but you can consider it training for your shot at next year's Grand Prix, or even the 2010 Asian Games. more ›