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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.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
A plane comes into land as runners compete in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon10km race on the third runway at the city’s international airport. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong International Airport

Thousands take on once-in-a-lifetime 10k race along Hong Kong’s newest runway

Before the planes get going, runners got the chance to pick up some speed at the international airport’s new third runway.

Trail running and hiking

Clean air and empty runway offer elite women chance to break 10km world record

Marathons

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong can put its best foot forward with a revamped marathon

If Hong Kong encourages every resident to attempt a full marathon at least once in their life, the health benefits would be tremendous. To facilitate this, marathon planners must revisit two aspects – the time limit and route.

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Runners enjoy the crowds in Causeway Bay during the Hong Kong Marathon event on January 21. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Editorial | 74,000 reasons to believe Hong Kong is getting back into its stride

Marathon shakes off disruptions of Covid-19 years with full field to reflect spirit and courage Hong Kong needs on road to recovery.

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Accidents and personal safety

Runner who died after Hong Kong marathon ‘was mainland Chinese engineer’

Source says man who collapsed near platform escalator at Tin Hau MTR station near finish line in Causeway Bay identified as Zhang Zhichong.

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Hong Kong society

Marathon runners should get heart checks before races, Hong Kong experts say

Post learns Zhang Zhichong’s collapsed body was found at around noon after competing in Hong Kong’s biggest annual marathon and certified dead before 1pm.

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One sports expert has warned that introducing mandatory heart checks for marathon runners may trigger a large-scale debate. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong Marathon returns to pre-pandemic levels

Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong marathon returns to pre-pandemic size, runner dies after taking part

Authorities say a 30-year-old participant who collapsed after race died despite immediate first aid and resuscitation efforts.

Marathons

Anderson Seroi claims ‘tough’ Hong Kong Marathon gold, Armino wins women’s race

Kenya’s Anderson Seroi seals victory in a time of two hours, 12 minutes and 50 seconds, with Ethiopia’s Medina Armino claiming women’s title in 2:28:47.

Kenya’s Anderson Seroi wins the 2024 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong Marathon 2024: mercury to dip to 15 degrees for annual event

Lobo Louie from the Education University of Hong Kong says cooler weather is welcome, tells runners to get at least seven hours of quality sleep before event.

Runners at the 2023 Hong Kong Marathon. Participants this year can expect the mercury to reach about 15 degrees. Photo: Dickson Lee
Wellness

Does distance running cause hip and knee injuries? No, new research shows

A study of 4,000 marathon runners finds no causal link between their running history and osteoarthritis. It adds to evidence that the idea distance running damages the knees and hips is a myth.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Marathon guarantees winning time for Hong Kong

With 74,000 runners set for next year’s event, which will also double as the Asian Marathon Championships, the post-pandemic city can show it is still ahead of the rest.

Marathons

Hong Kong Marathon 2024 entries back to pre-pandemic level

Organisers set a quota of 74,000 runners, with only 37,000 and 18,500 taking part in the last two respective editions of the city’s largest sporting event.

Runners move along Lockhart road in Wan Chai during the 2023 Hong Kong Marathon. Photo: Elson Li

‘Unique’ half-marathon on Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge confirmed for November

HKAAA launches race with 8,000 runners set to run on the Hong Kong section of the bridge linking the three cities.

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge will be the stage for a half-marathon in November. Photo: AFP
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Letters | Investors have their pick as Asia’s firms go for green prosperity

Readers discuss investing in emerging markets, Hong Kong Marathon numbers, and a proposed MTR station.

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Hong Kong Marathon organisers set date for next race, targeting 74,000 entries

Next event will be held on January 21, 2024, with competition doubling up as the Asian Marathon Championships.

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Hong Kong Marathon organisers to axe November’s race, move it to 2024

Officials had originally planned 2 events this year, but November is turning into a packed month for sport in the city, with Cross Harbour Swim, Cyclothon and Gay Games all taking place.

Competitors run through Mong Kok during the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon in February. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong Marathon bosses may call in police over YouTube race stunt

Lau Chun-hin, who goes by the alias Carriage Lau on social media, took part in Sunday’s race despite not officially entering and proceeded to broadcast live for more than two hours, and even got a medal.

Hong Kong reopens

Editorial | Marathon is just the start in a long race to bring back normality

Successful staging of popular event is proof that Hong Kong is now on the road to recovery after the dark days of Covid-19 restrictions.

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Officials hail Hong Kong Marathon’s success, eye 74,000 runners for November race

City welcomes return of flagship event, with Chief Executive John Lee and international film star Chow Yun-fat involved.

Runners head down Nathan Road in Mong Kok at the start of the 25th Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong runners return to city’s streets in marathon

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Day of celebration for Hong Kong couple, as both claim half-marathon titles

Eric Wong and Virginia Lo race same distance at the city’s flagship event for the first time.

Kenya

Perfect Kipchumba adds Hong Kong Marathon to Munich title, Eticha wins on return

Philimon Kiptoo Kipchumba has now won both the marathons he has entered. Fantu Eticha Jimma improves on her third-place finish in 2018 to claim women’s title.

‘Add oil’: marathon local winner writes message for sick dad on hands

Gi Ka-man, whose father is in hospital after suffering a stroke late last year, beats major rival Wong Wan-chun at Sunday’s Hong Kong marathon.

Gi Ka-man displays a message for his father on his hands after finishing as the fastest local runner in the Hong Kong Marathon.
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Hong Kong Marathon: Kenya’s Kipchumba wins men’s title, Eticha fastest woman

Gi Ka-man is first local runner after battling past rival Wong Wan-chun, who had been leading for most of the race – here’s Sunday’s action, as it happened.

Philemon Kiptoo Kipchumba wins the 25th Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Tough battle ahead for Hong Kong Marathon crown, with Kenyan pair among favourites

Julius Kipkorir Tuwei and Philemon Kiptoo Kipchumba both have personal bests below 2 hours 10 minutes, while Bahrain’s Rose Chelimo is one to watch in women’s race.

Rising star Wong tipped for Hong Kong Marathon glory by defending champion

Runner-up in 2021, the 22-year-old is favourite to be the first local woman to finish Sunday’s race. Christy Yiu, who is expecting her second child in April, is unable to defend her title.

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