Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

Elevation profile

Illustrative profile based on elevation data. Actual course may vary.

Course highlights

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Point To Point course

Course layout type

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Road terrain

Running surface

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BQ course

Boston Qualifier eligible

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Certified

World Athletics

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80m gain

Total elevation

About this race

The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon is one of Asia's most iconic and largest city marathons, attracting over 74,000 runners. The course features three harbour crossings, runs through the dramatic urban canyons of Hong Kong's skyscrapers, and passes landmarks including the Star Ferry Pier, Western Harbour Tunnel, and Tsing Ma Bridge. The event is a World Athletics Gold Label race and offers full marathon, half marathon, and 10K categories. The January date provides cooler running conditions for this tropical city.

History and records

First edition 1997

Avg. participants 74,000

Race day weather

January in Hong Kong averages 14-19C (57-66F). Cool and dry, ideal for marathon running. Low humidity compared to summer.

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Organizer

Hong Kong Association of Athletics Affiliates Official website

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