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Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon
The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon is an annual race held in the city, and in addition to the full marathon, a 10km run and a half marathon also take place.
Actor Chow Yun-fat (middle) runs in the 10km event at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026. The 70-year-old is part of a growing number of older people competing in endurance races. Photo: Eugene Lee
Wellness

How people like 70-year-old Chow Yun-fat keep pushing their endurance limits

Chow ran a half-marathon last year, while silver stars like Natalie Grabow, Jeannie Rice and Hiromu Inada are breaking records. Here’s how.

Marathons

Tourism carnival or elite-level race? What could be next for Hong Kong Marathon

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong eyes bigger marathon with egg waffles and milk tea to cheer runners

Hong Kong police

Police probe child abuse report after man runs with baby in Hong Kong Marathon

The force reached out to the runner and is arranging a time for him to return to the city to assist with investigation, an insider says.

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A widely circulated social media video, apparently shot by another runner, shows the man jogging with the infant strapped to his chest. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Time for Hong Kong marathon to pick up the pace and evolve

With the popularity of the event growing and competition from other cities, organisers should be open to innovative ideas for improvement.

Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates

Man running while carrying baby during Hong Kong Marathon stopped, told to leave

A widely circulated video on social media shows the man with a baby strapped to his chest running along the West Kowloon Highway.

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Marathons

Hong Kong Marathon organisers to look into turning event into 2-day affair

Huge number of applications is an issue that needs to be addressed, they say, but so is disruption to the city caused by just one race day.

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Almost all of the 74,000 runners who were awarded a place in the race, out of 120,000 applicants, turned up, organisers said. Photo: Karma Lo
Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong pair hope half-marathon finishes can give Asian Games dreams a boost

Gi Ka-man and Crystal Vut both finish on the podium, and in the twilight of their careers are chasing one last hurrah in Japan this September.

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2025 National Games

Wong Tsz-to, Tsang Hiu-tung not getting carried away with 10km wins

In race that also featured movie star Chow Yun-fat, Hong Kong triathlete Wong repeats 2023 victory, while Tsang wins for third straight year.

Video | Hong Kong marathon sets record high for number of non-local runners

One in four out of the 74,000 runners were from outside Hong Kong this year, a record high for the annual race.

A runner showing her medal after completing her 10km race in the 2026 Hong Kong Marathon
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Wong Wan-chun

Hong Kong Marathon winner Belachew reignites city love affair, vows to return

Women’s crown goes to Shitaye Eshete, local pride for Virginia Lo and Wong Wan-chun as they cross first among home runners.

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Melaku Belachew celebrates after winning the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. Photo: Dickson Lee
Happy Valley

Runners who missed out on Hong Kong Marathon complete Happy Valley ‘invitational’

With almost half of applicants unable to get a spot in Sunday’s event, a few do the next best thing – it’s still running, organiser says.

Marathons

Melaku Belachew, Shitaye Eshete claim Hong Kong Marathon crowns - as it happened

Melaku Belachew wins men’s race for second time, while Bahrain’s Shitaye Eshete goes close to breaking women’s mark set in 2019.

In pictures: youngsters compete in new youth race ahead of Hong Kong Marathon

Aimed at youths aged between 10 and 15 years old, the run covered 2km and started and finished at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground.

Youngsters off to a quick start in the new youth race. Photo: Elson Li
From our archives

On This Day | Drama in Hong Kong’s first international marathon in 1969 – SCMP archive

Ahead of Sunday’s Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon, we look back at Hong Kong’s first international marathon, more than 55 years ago.

Runners taking part in the Tin Tin international marathon at Yuen Long Stadium in the New Territories on December 14, 1969. Photo: SCMP

Local runner ‘nervous, fearful’ about competing in Hong Kong Marathon blindfolded

Marco Wong will be aided by a deaf guide and Lukas Wambua Muteti, the 2014 Bangkok Marathon champion.

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Marathons

Defending marathon champion Kipkemboi eyes course record as well as title

Bethwell Kipkemboi is back to defend his men’s Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon crown, as Bahrain’s Shitaye Eshete targets women’s gold.

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Marathons

On This Day | Hong Kong marathons throughout the years – SCMP archive

Ahead of Sunday’s Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, the Post looks back at the city’s marathon history.

Runners during the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon in 1999. This was the first time the running event was held in the heart of the city. Photo: David Wong
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 16-18

Loosen up for the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, shop discounted home goods, enjoy special-edition buns and more this weekend.

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North Korean quintet among overseas runners invited for Hong Kong Marathon

Two runners from world’s top 100 will lead elite group in Sunday’s race, while popular Japanese athlete Yuki Kawauchi makes return.

2025 National Games

Top city runner Virginia Lo to resume ‘personal best’ quest at Hong Kong Marathon

City’s best female finisher in last year’s race did so with her best time and went on to keep lowering her marks over the year.

Hong Kong’s Virginia Lo improved her best marathon time to 2:39:23 at the National Games in November. Photo: China News Service

Standard Chartered Taipei Charity Marathon hands out medals with glaring typo

Runners who completed the race received medals with ‘marathon’ spelled as ‘marathan’, sparking derision online.

Finishers at the Standard Chartered Taipei Charity Marathon spotted a glaring typo on their medals. Photo: handout
Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong marathon sets record with 1 in 4 of 74,000 runners from outside city

Authorities warn road closures for Sunday’s marathon will affect services along 269 bus and 40 minibus routes, urge public to plan ahead.

Your Perfect Week

Our cheat sheet for what to do in Hong Kong, January 11-17

Disney on Ice skates into town, the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon takes over, and Cristal Room hosts a star Beijing chef.

LCSD

Runners struggling to prepare for upcoming Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground closed in June last year, Kowloon Bay Sports Ground closed this month for renovation.

Runners compete for space at Hammer Hill Road Sports Ground. Photo: Handout
Wellness

Profile | ‘Lazy’? How Hong Kong marathon star made history, and his next goal

Dennis Lui, the first Hongkonger to run all seven major world marathons in under three hours each, shares his story – and his love of sleep.

Dennis Lui Wai-keung, the first Hongkonger to complete all seven world major marathons in under three hours. The seasoned runner often trains along Repulse Bay beach. 23AUG25 SCMP / Karma Lo
Trail running and hiking

Hong Kong Marathon officials’ plan to stop race cheats: ask runners to check

Details of 2026 race announced, after this year’s saw half-marathon winner and runner-up disqualified over bibs not matching identities.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Fresh ideas can better marathon experience

With the Kai Tak Sports Park open, a new route with a new finish line are among the options that can and should be considered for Hong Kong’s premier running festival.

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