Event Information
Race | Age Limit |
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Marathon | Participants must be aged 20 or above as of 2024 (Year of Birth) |
Half Marathon | Participants must be aged 16 or above as of 2024 (Year of Birth) |
10km | |
10km Wheelchair Race | |
Wheelchair Trial |
Applications for Wheelchair Race must submit medical certificates issued by a medical practitioner or appointed government agency to prove their relevant physical disability at the time of submitting their application. Specification of the wheelchairs used in the race must meet the “Regulation & Requirement” for the Wheelchair Races. Please refer to the “Race Information” for details.
Races | Start | Finish |
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Marathon | Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon | Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong |
Half Marathon | ||
10km | Island Eastern Corridor, Hong Kong | |
10km Wheelchair Race | Wan Chai Sports Ground, Hong Kong |
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Wheelchair Trial |
Races | Start Time |
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Marathon Challenge | 06:00am |
Marathon Run 1 | 06:20am |
Marathon Run 2 | 06:40am |
Marathon Run 3 | 07:00am |
Half Marathon Challenge | 05:40am |
Half Marathon Run 1 | 07:50am |
Half Marathon Run 2 | 08:10am |
Half Marathon Run 3 | 08:30am |
10km Challenge | 05:40am |
10km Run 1 | 06:00am |
10km Run 2 | 06:20am |
10km Run 3 | 06:40am |
10km Run 4 | 07:00am |
10km Run 5 | 07:20am |
10km Run 6 | 07:40am |
10km Run 7 | 08:00am |
10km Wheelchair Race | 05:20am |
Wheelchair Trial | 06:10am |
Entry Fees
Race Category | Local Participants | Overseas Participants |
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Marathon | HKD 600 | USD 90 |
Half Marathon | HKD 520 | USD 85 |
10km | HKD 420 | USD 70 |
10km Wheelchair Race / Wheelchair Trial | HKD 350 | USD 60 |
The entry fee includes:
a) An official T-shirtRunners can choose their size of T-shirt when they make payment for their entry. There is no guarantee that their selected size will be available, and the T-shirt sizes given to participants will be subject to the availability in stock. Once the size of T-shirt is submitted and payment is completed, the runner cannot amend the size of T-shirt. b) A Runner’s Pack
The Pack includes a bib with a timing chip, safety pins, Important Notice, baggage bag, baggage tag, official T-shirt, and other souvenirs. c) En-route support
Banana, sports drinks, and water will be provided at water stations along the course. d) Runner’s service
Baggage Deposit service, Physiotherapy services and First Aid services will be provided for runners. First Aid Stations will be set up at Start Area, at water stations along the course and at Finish Area. e) Finisher Medal
The medal will be given to participants who finish the race within the designated time limit of their category. f) Certificate
E-Certificate will be issued to participants who finish the race within the designated time limit of their category and can be downloaded through official website.
The definitions of Local Participants and Overseas Participants are as follows:
Local Participant:A holder of a valid Hong Kong Identity Card and registers using the Hong Kong Identity Card; Overseas Participant:
Any person who does not qualify as a Local Participant.
- Master Card
- Visa Card
- UnionPay
- Alipay
Please note that both bib and timing chip are non-transferable. You must NOT transfer your bib and the timing chip to another person and participate in the race, or both persons will be disqualified, and no result will be provided.
Registration and Acceptance (Priority Entry)
Applicant can only register the race distance which is the same distance as the race of the qualifying result submitted, i.e. runner who submits the result of previous 10km race can only apply for 10km race in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2020.
All qualified results can only be used for the Priority Entry of the corresponding category.
Submitted Result (Distance) | Eligible Challenge Races |
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Marathon | Marathon Challenge |
Half Marathon | Marathon Challenge / Half Marathon Challenge |
10km | Half Marathon Challenge / 10km Challenge |
Race | Marathon | Half Marathon | 10km | |||
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Age Group | Men | Women | Men | Women | Men | Women |
34 or below | 3:25:00 | 3:45:00 | 1:35:30 | 1:43:30 | 43:00 | 47:30 |
35-39 | 3:30:00 | 3:50:00 | 1:38:00 | 1:46:00 | 45:00 | 50:00 |
40-44 | 3:35:00 | 3:55:00 | 1:41:00 | 1:49:00 | 47:00 | 52:00 |
45-49 | 3:45:00 | 4:05:00 | 1:44:00 | 1:52:00 | 49:00 | 54:00 |
50-54 | 3:50:00 | 4:10:00 | 1:47:00 | 1:55:00 | 51:00 | 56:00 |
55-59 | 4:00:00 | 4:20:00 | 1:50:00 | 1:58:00 | 53:00 | 58:00 |
60-64 | 4:15:00 | 4:35:00 | 1:53:00 | 2:01:00 | 55:00 | 1:00:00 |
65-69 | 4:30:00 | 4:50:00 | 1:56:00 | 2:04:00 | 57:00 | 1:02:00 |
70 or above | 4:45:00 | 5:05:00 | 1:59:00 | 2:07:00 | 59:00 | 1:04:00 |
Race Organiser / Sanctioning Body | Race |
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World Athletics (WA) | World Athletics Label / Elite / Gold / Platinum Label Races |
Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) | All Races |
Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates Limited (HKAAA) | HK Island 10K City Race 2019 |
27th MIZUNO Hong Kong Half-marathon Championships | |
Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong 10K Challenge 2019 | |
Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong 10K Championships 2021 & 2022-2023 | |
Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019 & 2021 | |
ASICS Hong Kong Half Marathon Challenge 2022 | |
25th Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon | |
Hong Kong Disneyland & HKAAA | Hong Kong Disneyland 10K Weekend 2019 & 2023 |
Hong Kong Marathon Pro (as sanctioned by HKAAA) | RMAC Shatin 10K Classic Riverside Race 2019 & 2023 |
Participants registered through Priority Entry may register from 31 August 2023 (Thursday) at 10am to 7 September 2023 (Thursday) at 7pm. Upon submitting the registration, registrants are required to submit relevant proof as well.
If your submitted proof was achieved in races organised by the Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates (HKAAA), you may select the name of the race and input your personal result directly in the registration system.
If your personal result was achieved in races sanctioned by World Athletics (WA) or Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), you are required to upload the supporting document of your personal result (i.e. Certificate with result) to the registration system for verification by the Organiser.
Supporting documents for Priority Entry must be submitted during the registration and before the registration deadline. A registrant failing to provide results at the time of application will be treated as incomplete registration and such registration will no longer be processed.
No. If the number of eligible entries for the Priority Entry exceeds the quota for the corresponding Challenge Race after registration closes, the Organiser will determine the acceptance list by ranking the registrants according to their submitted results and accepting those with better result.
An unsuccessful registrant can consider submitting another entry via Public Ballot from 21 September 2023 (Thursday) 10am to 5 October 2023 (Thursday) 7pm.
After verification of all Priority Entry registration, registrants will be informed of the Priority Entry result via email on 12 September 2023 (Tuesday) from 2pm onwards. The notification email will be sent to the email address provided by the registrant in the Priority Entry registration.
Successful registrants must complete the payment by 18 September 2023 (Monday) 11:59pm. Otherwise, registrants will be considered as forfeiting the entry.
Registration and Acceptance (Disability Entry)
1. Hearing impairment
2. Visual impairment
3. Physical disability
4. Speech impairment
5. Intellectual disability
6. Mental illness
7. Autism
8. Visceral disability / Chronic illness
9. Attention deficit / Hyperactivity disorder
10. Specific learning difficulties
Participants must be able to participate without use of any external auxiliary equipment in the race, except for prosthetic limb(s).
The registration of Disability Entry opens at 10am on 21 September 2023 (Thursday) on a first-come, first-served basis, and closes at 7pm on 8 December 2023 (Friday). The Organiser reserves the right to close entries before the deadline without any notice, once the quota is full.
Results will be announced by email upon verification. Registrants may also login to the registration system via www.hkmarathon.com to check the registration result thereafter.
Yes. After a visually impaired runner has successfully registered for the race, a registration link will be sent to the email address of the visually impaired runner and nominated guide runner. The registration and payment for guide runners close at 11:59pm on 15 December 2023 (Friday).
The guide runner will only be assigned to the same race as his / her visually impaired partner.
Registration and Acceptance (Guaranteed Entry)
Guaranteed Entry is designated only for accepted participants of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2020 who were not drawn from the balloting of Guaranteed Entry in Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2021 and 25th Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon.
Such remaining accepted participants are only eligible to apply for the non-Challenge individual race in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2024 in the same race distance as they were accepted participants in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2020, i.e. runners who applied for 10km race in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2020 can only apply for 10km race in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2024.
No Guaranteed Entry will be applicable after Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2024. The unused Guaranteed Entry quota will be expired.
Races | Registration Period |
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Marathon | 31 August 2023 (Thursday), 10am to 7 September 2023 (Thursday), 7pm |
Half Marathon | |
10km |
The Guaranteed Entry result will be announced at 2pm on 12 September 2023 (Tuesday) onwards. Registered runners may log into the Runner Dashboard to check the result. The Organiser will also inform all registered runners of their registration status via email and SMS.
An unsuccessful registrant can consider submitting another entry via Public Ballot from 21 September 2023 (Thursday) 10am to 5 October 2023 (Thursday) 7pm.
Status | Payment Period |
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Successful Registrants | 12 September 2023 (Tuesday), 2pm to 18 September 2023 (Monday), 11:59pm |
A system-generated email will be sent to the successful registrant upon completion of payment as a confirmation.
Registrants who fail to complete the payment within the above period will be considered as forfeiting the entry.
Registration and Acceptance (Public Ballot – Individual)
The public registration for Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km will continue to be on ballot basis. Runners can register for the Public Ballot by submitting an online registration, which contains their personal details, contact information, emergency contact details and estimated finishing time.
All runners must provide an email address when they register. Each email address and HKID / Passport number can only be used for registration ONCE.
Races | Registration Period |
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Marathon | 21 September 2023 (Thursday), 10am to 5 October 2023 (Thursday), 7pm |
Half Marathon | |
10km |
A notification message will be sent to your registered email once your registration is submitted for balloting. A registrant must ensure that his / her designated email is correct, valid, can receive notification from the Organiser and will continue to be in use.
If you do not receive any notification messages, you may log into the registration system to check your contact information. If you experience any system errors, please call the Marathon Hotline (852) 2577 0800.
The Public Ballot result will be announced at 2pm on 9 October 2023 (Monday) onwards. Registered runners may log into the Runner Dashboard to check the result. The Organiser will also inform all registered runners of their registration status via email and SMS.
The second-round ballot result will be announced at 2pm on 19 October 2023 (Thursday) and via email. Registrants on waiting list may log into the registration system to check the result.
Status | Payment Period |
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Successful registrants in first-round ballot | 9 October 2023 (Monday), 2pm to 15 October 2023 (Sunday), 11:59pm |
Successful registrants in second-round ballot | 19 October 2023 (Thursday), 2pm to 25 October 2023 (Wednesday), 11:59pm |
A system-generated email will be sent to the successful registrant upon completion of payment as a confirmation.
Registrants who fail to complete the payment within the above period will be considered as forfeiting the entry.
Registration and Acceptance (Public Ballot – Team)
To encourage runners to join the race with their family and friends, the Organiser will introduce the Public Ballot – Team Arrangement again this year. Registrants can form a team of 2 to 10 members to run for the 10km races. All Team Captains and members may register from 21 September 2023 (Thursday) 10am to 5 October 2023 (Thursday) 7pm.
Public Ballot – Team is divided into local and overseas teams. Local Team MUST be consisted of local runners ONLY while Overseas Team MUST be consisted of overseas runners ONLY.
Team Captains are required to create a team on the registration system during the registration period. They can set the Team Number for the team. Team member(s) shall click “Join Team” button on the registration page, then select the correct Team Number and fill in the registered email address of the Team Captain. They will be added to the team after submitting their personal particulars.
Only individual results will be available for each runner entered via Public Ballot – Team and the Organiser will not provide any team result or awards.
The Public Ballot – Team result will be announced at 2pm on 9 October 2023 (Monday) onwards. Registered runners may log into the Runner Dashboard to check the result. The Organiser will also inform all registered runners of their registration status via email and SMS.
The second-round ballot result will be announced at 2pm on 19 October 2023 (Thursday) and via email. Registrants on waiting list may log into the Runner Dashboard to check the result.
Status | Payment Period |
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Successful teams in first-round ballot | 9 October 2023 (Monday), 2pm to 15 October 2023 (Sunday), 11:59pm |
Successful teams in second-round ballot | 19 October 2023 (Thursday), 2pm to 25 October 2023 (Wednesday), 11:59pm |
Registration and Acceptance (Wheelchair Race)
The registration for Wheelchair Race opens at 10am on 21 September 2023 (Thursday) on a first-come, first-served basis, and closes at 7pm on 8 December 2023 (Friday). The Organiser reserves the right to close entries before the deadline without any notice, once the quota is full.
Results will be announced by email upon verification. Registrants may also login to the Runner Dashboard to check the registration result thereafter.
Registration and Acceptance (Marathon Charity Programme)
The Marathon Charity Programme of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon aims to provide local charitable organisations the opportunity to raise funds for their services and programmes. The registration is open for charity runners from 12 October 2023 (Thursday) 10am to 29 December 2023 (Friday) 11:59pm on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrants can choose the Marathon, Half Marathon or 10km non-Challenge Race in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2024 through the Programme.
The objectives of the Marathon Charity Programme are:After confirmation the donation, the beneficiary organisation will send the registration link and password to the charity runner within a period of time. After successful application, an application acknowledgement email will be sent to the registered email of the charity runner.
When all the information is verified by the Organiser, an email will be sent to the charity runner to announce the result in early January 2024. The email will include the race category and start time of the charity runner.
Runner’s Pack Collection
To facilitate runners and protect the environment, the Runner’s Pack Collection Email will be sent to all successful registrants via email, starting from early January 2024. Registrants can also login to the Runner Dashboard via the official Marathon 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.
If you do not receive your Runner’s Pack Collection Email by 11 January 2024 (Thursday), please call the Marathon Hotline (852) 2577 0800 and contact the Marathon Registration and Runners’ Communication Office.
You can pick up your Runner’s Pack by presenting the Runner’s Pack Collection Email (with QR code embedded) and your HKID card / passport copy in the following period by reserving collection timeslots. Details will be announced soon.
Runner's Pack DistributionDate | Time | Location |
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17 January 2024 (Wednesday) | To be announced | Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong |
18 January 2024 (Thursday) | ||
19 January 2024 (Friday) | ||
20 January 2024 (Saturday) |
After making reservation and submitting the “Health Conditions Form and Recommendations for Runners”, you can visit the Victoria Park at your reserved time slot with the following items:
Registrants can login to Runner Dashboard via the official Marathon website to download the Collection Email.
You can present your HKID card / passport at the enquiry counter at the Marathon Carnival for redeeming your letter after verification by the officials.
To work towards a greener marathon, the Organiser will not distribute hard copies of the Runner’s Guide (Event Handbook) at the venue. Participants may download the e-version on the Marathon website.
If participants would like to purchase a print copy of the Runner’s Guide, limited stocks will be available for purchase at designated booth in the Sponsor Zone on the day of the Runner’s Pack collection. The Runner’s Guide will be sold at HKD 20 each.
Please make sure you have checked the name, gender and race category printed on the bib before you leave the venue. Should you have any questions, please approach the officials at the Information Counter.
Preparation for Race Day
You must bring the bib (with the timing chip) and safety pins to the race. If you wish to deposit your belongings, please bring along the official baggage bag and baggage tag provided to you at the Marathon Carnival, and deposit it at the designated time and location according to your category. Please do not deposit valuable item(s). The Organiser will not be responsible for any loss or damage.
Runners are advised to read the Runner’s Guide (Event Handbook) on the Marathon website before the Race Day.
Public Liability Insurance is covered by the Organiser. Participants are advised to take up their own personal or other insurance policies according to their needs separately.
All participants are urged to seek medical advice of their physical condition before participating in the Event. All participants must read and complete the “Health Conditions Form and Recommendations for Runners” before the registration and the race. Participants should also understand there might be a chance that their physical conditions may not be suitable for participating in the race. All participants who have answered a “Yes” to any of the questions on the “Health Conditions Form and Recommendations for Runners” are strongly recommended to consult for medical advice by phone or in person. Such participants should only join the race if their doctor advises that their physical condition is fit to participate without risks.
Races | Cut off time |
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Marathon | 5 minutes |
Half Marathon | |
10km | 10 minutes |
10km Wheelchair Race | 3 minutes |
Wheelchair Trial |
No. After depositing your baggage (if you require this service from the Organiser), you may proceed to the Waiting Zone directly. You will be guided to the Start Area by Race Officials 10 minutes (Marathon, Half Marathon and Wheelchair Trial) / 30 minutes (10km and 10km Wheelchair Races) before the Start Time of your race.
Only participants with the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2024 bibs will be allowed to enter the Start Area, and Race Officials will be authorised to check your entry validity.
There might be queues at the baggage area, please allow sufficient time for completing baggage deposit services.
No. The start time of all races has been listed in Runner’s Guide (Event Handbook) on the official Marathon website.
All participants must start the race at their designated start time. Late participants will not be allowed to enter the Start Area.
En-route
Yes, the air quality inside the tunnel will be closely monitored during the race. The southbound tunnel will be closed from 00:45am on Race Day and sufficient fresh air will be pumped into the Tunnel.
Air quality in the past has indicated that it is suitable for running events to be conducted inside the Tunnel.
Traffic will be shut down along the race route during the Event. The Police will also cordon off associated areas for a specified period of time to allow participants to pass through in safe conditions. Only the emergency vehicles and official cars will be using the Emergency Vehicles Access (EVA) alongside with the race route. To ensure the emergency vehicles can reach the incident locations without any delay, participants should not access the EVA under any circumstance and to follow the instructions given by the race officials.
In case of emergency, the authorities and the Organiser have the absolute right to close the route, stop the race and / or alter the route without prior notice.
After the Race
Baggage Deposit and Collection
Please notice:
1) Only dry clothing (e.g. shirts, pants, socks and shoes) will be accepted. To avoid getting wet, please put clothes in plastic bags for extra protection.
2) No fruit and water will be accepted for hygienic reasons.
Races | Deposit Location |
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Marathon | Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon |
Half Marathon | |
10km | Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong |
10km Wheelchair Race | Wai Chai Sports Ground, Hong Kong |
Wheelchair Trial |
Races | Locations |
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Marathon | Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong |
Half Marathon | |
10km | |
10km Wheelchair Race | |
Wheelchair Trial |
Competition Rules & Regulations
Yes. Details of the time limits and cut-off points could be found in the Runner’s Guide (Event Handbook), which will be published on the Marathon website in due course.
If you are unable to reach the checkpoint within the time limit, you will be stopped by the Race Officials and asked to board the official buses. Your bib will be marked by the Race Official after boarding the bus. Refreshments including water and banana will be available on board.
Race | Cut-off Time |
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Marathon | 6 hours |
Half Marathon | 2 hours 15 minutes (Challenge) |
3 hours (Non-Challenge) | |
10km | 2 hours |
10km Wheelchair Race | 1 hour 5 minutes |
Wheelchair Trial | 25 minutes |
Result
Timing Chip will be attached at the back of the Bib. Bib and Timing Chip will not be distributed on the Race Day, and both of them are not transferable.
Remember to bring your Bib with Timing Chip on Race Day. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to participate in the race.
Should you have any questions about your result, please send your inquiry to the Marathon Registration and Runners’ Communication Office via email.
Email: [email protected]Official Time and Net Time will be provided to participants who have completed in the designated races within the specified time limit with valid race number bibs. Split Times may be provided and if so, they are for reference only.
For Wheelchair Race participants, only Official Time will be provided.
An Official Time (Gun Time) is the time from the sound of the Starter’s signal to the time when you cross the Finish Line.
The Chip Time (Net Time) is the time from when you cross the timing mats at the Start Line, to the time when you cross the timing mats at the Finish Line.
Prize & Prize Presentation Ceremony
The total prize money for the Marathon is USD314,800 and a total special award of HKD144,000 will be awarded to the winners of various categories who are Permanent Residents of Hong Kong.
Marathon Challenge participants who are permanent residents of Hong Kong achieving the corresponding results will each be awarded with HKD10,000. Details please refer to “Prize” page.
For prize winners or potential prize winners who wish to dispute the results, a written appeal must be submitted to the Result Referee at the Finish Area, with a deposit of HKD 800 or USD 100 within 30 minutes after the official announcement of the results. The deposit will not be refunded if the appeals are not successful. The Organiser reserves the right not to entertain any dispute or appeal submitted thereafter.
For non-winners, any disputes regarding their personal results must be submitted in written form within 3 days of the announcement of the results on the Marathon website.
Other Information
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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