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More than 800 marathons and countless other half marathons take place around the world every year, but only six are classed as world title events - Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York.
Chiropractor and acupuncturist Larry Grogin runs in Ohio in the US during his successful bid to complete 100 marathons in as many days to raise money for organisations that help Parkinson’s sufferers. The 71-year-old shares how traditional Chinese medicine helped him achieve this feat. Photo: Instagram.com/runlarryrun26
Wellness

How TCM helped a 71-year-old with Parkinson’s run 100 marathons in 100 days

American chiropractor and TCM practitioner Larry Grogin shares how Chinese herbs and acupuncture helped him as he made his way across the US.

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50km ultra-marathon on ‘magical’ 5-day Easter Island holiday a race like no other

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Can too much running cause colon cancer? New study raises questions

The Future of Marketing in Asia

Sports marketing ditches billboards for culture

From NBA x K-pop collaborations to interactive experiences, brands are moving past simple sponsorships to embed themselves in sports culture.

Local Arsenal fans at the friendly between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur held at Kai Tak Stadium in July 2025. The prestige of marketing at major sporting events has skyrocketed in recent years. Photos: Elson Li
Sadiq Khan

London Marathon to become 2-day event in 2027, open up places for 100,000 runners

A record 1.33 million athletes have applied to take part in next year’s events, which will take place on the weekend of April 24.

Hong Kong Marathon

Priority-entry registration for Hong Kong bridge half-marathon opens on Thursday

Early registration for city’s highest-level road race is for those who meet specific qualifying times; public ballot begins a week later.

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This Hong Kong executive lost 32kg in just 8 months. How did he do it?

Two years ago, Keizer Cheng had 37 per cent body fat, aching knees and trouble sleeping. Now he’s sculpted and doing Hyrox races.

Hong Kong executive Keizer Cheng in August 2024 (left) and in March 2025 after losing 32kg and trimming his body fat to 12.5 per cent. His fitness journey included a structured fitness programme and a new approach to eating. Photo: onepersonaltraininghk.com
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The benefits of running barefoot and the Hongkongers making shoeless strides

Hong Kong barefoot runners and hikers share the health benefits and risks of going shoeless and give advice on how to start training.

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‘Doors have been opened’ in marathon, says nutritionist behind Sawe’s record run

Brand that helped Sabastian Sawe break world record at London Marathon says carbohydrates can have more impact on performance than shoes.

China’s Ministry of Education

China’s marathon boom masks elite competitive performance failings, expert says

Official at Peking University says that improving country’s international standing has to start in a separate, school-based selection system.

Applications for this year’s Shanghai Marathon have surpassed last year’s total less than halfway through the registration period. Photo: Getty Images

Danish pensioner continues 22-year love affair with China’s Great Wall Marathon

Among the more than 2,000 runners will be 67-year-old Henrik Brandt, who has vowed to keep returning for the event into his 70s.

Full-marathon runners will tackle 5,164 steps on the Great Wall, with some slopes said to be as steep as 70 degrees and requiring runners to use their hands to climb. Photo: Reuters
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Sawe Adidas shoes spike online, with resellers asking up to US$4,000 a pair

Trainers that retail for US$500 are going for astronomical sums, but some question whether they are actually worth it.

Adidas

Adidas gets lift from 2 sub-2-hour runs, 2 world records at London Marathon

Both men’s and women’s winners, Sabastian Sawe and Yomif Kejelcha, wore the German brand’s new lightweight shoe, as did the men’s runner-up.

Eliud Kipchoge

London Marathon star Sawe says ‘nothing is impossible’ after sub-2-hour record

City’s race chief believes Sabastian Sawe achievement could be ‘greatest sporting moment’ of the 21st century.

Marathon winners Sabastian Sawe (left) and Tigst Assefa with the Chris Brasher Sporting Life Trophy in London. Photo: AFP

Sabastian Sawe makes history with first sub-two-hour marathon in London

Kenyan first man to complete marathon distance in less than two hours, while Tigst Assefa smashes her own women’s-only world record.

Sabastian Sawe crosses the finishing line following his record-breaking London Marathon run. Photo: Reuters
Northeastern University

‘Natural instinct,’ says man who helped fellow runner finish Boston Marathon

Northern Irishman Aaron Beggs and Brazilian Robson De Olivera sprang into action when Ajay Haridasse collapsed about 300m from the end.

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

More waves, moving aid stations; meet the scientist changing the Boston Marathon

With more than 32,000 runners expected to take part in Monday’s race, organisers have been getting creative in managing time and space.

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Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates

Hong Kong bridge half-marathon gets platinum status, now city’s top-ranked race

Global governing body World Athletics upgrades race on Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge for 2026 season.

Runners set off at the start of the 2025 Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Half Marathon. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong Marathon

Law urges caution over Hong Kong Marathon route change, 2-day event proposal

Organisers considering moving finish line to Kai Tak Sports Park with recommendation expected this month.

Robotics

Humans, robots to run together again at Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon: organisers

More than 300 humanoid machines representing at least 100 company and university teams will compete in the race on April 19 in Beijing E-Town.

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Chengdu marathon bans woman who did splits mid-race, man who hoarded energy gel

Organisers of last weekend’s race, which drew 35,000 runners from 37 countries and regions, also punished two runners who swapped bibs.

A female runner did full spilts during the Chengdu marathon on Sunday, causing disruption to other competitors. Photo: Handout

Former ‘fastest nurse’ wins first marathon as professional, earning 40,000 yuan

Zhang Shuihua wins Lishui Marathon on Sunday and has earned far more than her nursing income since resigning from her tenured position.

Zhang Shuihua winning the 2025 Harbin Marathon last August while she was working as a nurse. Photo: Xinhua
Mainland China

Video | Chinese marathon official banned for blocking winner near finish line

Despite the drama, the runner still managed to finish and win the marathon.

Chinese race official gets 1-year ban after mistakenly pushing winner off course

Sheng Xueli was leading the 2026 Chongqing Wanzhou Marathon by a fair distance when he was mistaken for a half-marathon competitor.

Stanford University

How Hong Kong helped this US sprinter meet fresh challenges, learn to run again

Claire Cormier Thielke moved to the city in 2019, made friends through running and has now even completed the 777 Marathon Challenge.

Claire Cormier Thielke completed seven marathons on seven continents over seven days in the 777 Challenge last month. Photo: Claire Cormier Thielke
Wellness

Why electrolyte drinks like Gatorade and Pocari Sweat aren’t always beneficial

Health professionals explain who does and doesn’t benefit from electrolyte supplements and why making them at home isn’t a good idea.

The electrolytes in drinks like Pocari Sweat and Gatorade are electrically charged substances that help regulate chemical reactions in the body. Photo: Shutterstock
Asian Games 2026

Japanese spur Feng Peiyou to break He Jie’s Chinese record at Tokyo Marathon

China runner puts Asian Games rivals on notice at year’s first major race with a time that crushed previous mark set at Wuxi Marathon in 2024.

Hong Kong society

On This Day | 1 runner resuscitated, 22 hospitalised in 2006 marathon – from the SCMP archive

Twenty years ago on February 12, 2006, amid the worst air pollution in months, multiple participants in city’s annual race sought medical attention.

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