The New Year's Run event, titled "Live Upward with Joy," hosted by the Fengxian District People's Government of Shanghai Municipality and organized by the Fengxian District Administration of Sports, the Office of Jinghai Subdistrict, Fengxian District, and the Fengxian District Sports Federation, was successfully held at the Shanghai Fish area on the morning of January 1, 2024, with participation from over 900 citizens across the district. Tang Xiaoteng, Deputy Secretary of Shanghai Fengxian District Committee of the Communist Party of China, announced the opening, and Wang Chun, Deputy District Mayor, delivered a welcoming speech for this event. Attendance at the event included Luo Wenhua, Deputy Director General of Shanghai Administration of Sports, Tang Ying, Vice Chairwoman of Standing Committee of Shanghai Fengxian District People's Congress, Tang Wei, Vice Chairman of Shanghai Fengxian District Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and Director of Fengxian District Administration of Sports, and Zhu Chongjiang, Secretary of Party Working Committee of Jinghai Subdistrict, Fengxian District. The event also featured the participation of exceptional local athletes, including Song Zhengyi, a gold medalist of the ISSF Junior Shooting World Championships, Zhang Ting, a champion of the ISSF Junior World Cup - Trap, and Zhao Yicheng, the champion of the men's U16 speed at the 2023 IFSC World Climbing Youth Championships.

The New Year's Run, a traditional sports event in Fengxian District, is highly popular among the citizens. This event is a non-competitive fun run, aiming to promote a healthier lifestyle and showcase the positive spirit of the district's residents. It aims to create a festive atmosphere of joy and harmony. Along the route, participants can engage in various fun-filled activities inspired by traditional Chinese sports, including rolling lamps, Chuiwan (lit. 'ball-hitting'), pot throwing, dragon dance, Cuju (an ancient Chinese ball game), and archery. Many participants also DIYed their first New Year's postcard to send their wishes and blessings for the new year.

The year 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and is a critical year for achieving the goals of the "14th Five-Year Plan." In the year, Fengxian District will fully implement the guiding principles of the important speech made by General Secretary Xi Jinping during his inspection in Shanghai by promoting the construction of public sports facilities and creating a "15-minute sports life circle." Extensive efforts will be made to organize a broad range of sports and fitness activities that are closely connected to people's lives, diverse, and beneficial to the public, aiming to create a sports atmosphere where everyone can engage in fitness activities anytime and anywhere. By injecting new vitality into the concept of a "major district in sports" and a "healthy Fengxian," Fengxian District will contribute to the building of Shanghai into a globally renowned sports city. It also aims to embark on a new journey of "creating a beautiful and strong Fengxian."