1. Registration dates of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2025 are as follows.
| Entry | Registration Start Date | Registration Close Date |
|---|---|---|
| Priority Entry | 12 August 2024 (Monday) 2pm | 16 August 2024 (Friday) 7pm |
| Public Ballot | 21 August 2024 (Wednesday) 10am | 30 August 2024 (Friday) 7pm |
| Public Ballot – Team | ||
| Disability Entry (First-come, First-served) | 22 November 2024 (Friday) 7pm | |
| Wheelchair Race (First-come, First-served) |
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| “RUN • STAY • FOOD” Room Package (First-come, First-served) | 29 November 2024 (Friday) 11:59pm | |
| Marathon Charity Programme | Please check with the respective NGOs |
2. The Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates Limited (“the Organiser”) reserves the right to close entries before the deadline without notice.
3. An applicant can only submit one application for the races to be held on the same day unless he / she is an unsuccessful applicant for the Priority Entry in which case, he / she can submit one further application for the Public Ballot. In case of violations, duplicate applications or registrations will be rejected or cancelled by the Organiser without prior notice. No entry fee will be refunded and redemption of the runner’s pack will not be entertained.
4. Participants who wish to amend their personal information, may log onto the Runner Dashboard via the event website by the respective payment deadline. In case of further enquiries, please contact Marathon Registration and Runners’ Communication Office at (852) 2577 0800, or by e-mail at [email protected].
5. All participants are urged to seek medical advice of their physical condition before participating in the Event. All participants are required to submit a “Health Conditions Form and Recommendations for Runners” declaring for the compliance of the associated health requirement at the time he / she submits his / her registration in the Event. By submitting his / her application to take part in the Event, and subsequently taking part in the Event, a participant
(a) warrants and confirms to the Organiser that he / she is physically fit to participate in and complete his / her race without any medical or other assistance; and
(b) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Organiser from
i. any injury or death suffered by the participant himself / herself or any other persons; and
ii. any damage to property as a result of him / her not being physically fit to participate in and complete the race.
6. Public Liability Insurance is covered by the Organiser. Participants are advised to take up their own personal or other insurance policies separately, if necessary.
1. Runner’s Pack Collection Email will be sent to all successful applicants via email, starting from 15 January 2025 (Wednesday). Applicants can also login to the Runner Dashboard via the event website to download the Collection Email. The Collection Email indicates the runner’s name, category, and bib number, along with a QR Code for identification and redemption purpose.
2. In case participants are unable to download their Runner’s Pack Collection Email by 23 January 2025 (Thursday), please contact Marathon Registration and Runners’ Communication Office at (852) 2577 0800 immediately.
3. Participants MUST reserve their timeslots for collection (one hour per session) through the Official Event App. Each session has limited quotas. A download link and an activation code of the Official Event App will be sent to all participants via email on 23 January 2025 (Thursday) onwards. All runners can then download the Official Event App to activate your account and proceed with the reservation for the collection timeslot, as well as receive information about the different experiences and offers provided by the Organiser and Sponsors.
4. Participants can collect Runner’s Pack at the reserved timeslots during the dates, times, and location as listed below by presenting the Runner’s Pack Collection Email with the unique QR Code.
Runner’s Pack Collection (for both local and non-local participants)
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5 February 2025 (Wednesday) | 3-9pm | Kai Tak Arena, Kowloon |
| 6 February 2025 (Thursday) | ||
| 7 February 2025 (Friday) | ||
| 8 February 2025 (Saturday) | 9-4pm |
5. In order to avoid congestion and to ensure a smooth distribution, participants are strongly advised to collect their runner’s packs according to the reserved date and time.
6. No bibs, timing chips and souvenirs will be distributed on Race Day.
1. As the race will start early in the morning, participants are advised to minimise the noise impact on nearby residents.
2. Race officials will be deployed along the route for safety and other reasons. Participants must follow instructions given by the race officials during the race.
3. Participants are strongly advised not to stop and take photos or videos near the starting arch, along the course, and at the finish area, for the sake of safety.
4. To facilitate the reopening of closed road at designated times, checkpoints will be set up at different locations along the course. Participants who fail to reach the designated checkpoints at specific times will be asked by race officials to leave the course and board the official bus to Victoria Park. Such participants must follow such request from the race officials. The Organiser reserves the right to reject applications of a participant who has refused to follow instructions of the race officials for all future Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathons or races organised by the Organiser.
5. To ensure emergency vehicles can reach the site without delay in the event of an incident, participants are reminded not to enter the Emergency Vehicle Access (EVA) during the race. Please follow instructions given by the race officials.
6. To avoid overcrowding and accidents at the Finish Area, participants are required to leave the Area as soon as possible.
7. Spectators and general public are welcome to enter the Cheering Zone at Victoria Park. Details will be announced in due course.
Marathon Registration and Customer Service Office
(852) 2577 0800
General Inquiry : [email protected]
Registration and participant’s
Information entry : [email protected]
Ogilvy Public Relations (Media enquiries)
(852) 2136 6185
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