Event Information
Race | Age Limit |
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Marathon | Participants must be aged 20 or above as of 2021 (Year of Birth) |
Half Marathon | Participants must be aged 16 or above as of 2021 (Year of Birth) |
10km |
Yes. Marathon participants must have successfully completed at least one race (10km or longer) in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon or any local or overseas races within the past 3 years. Such information must be submitted upon registration.
Races | Start | Finish |
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Marathon | Nathan Road (outside The Mira), Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon | Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong |
Half Marathon | ||
10km | Western Harbour Tunnel, Kowloon Crossing Toll Plaza, Hong Kong |
Races | Start Time |
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Marathon Elite | 06:00 am |
Marathon Run 1 | 06:20 am - 06:35 am |
Marathon Run 2 | 06:45 am - 07:00 am |
Half Marathon Elite | 05:45 am |
Half Marathon Run 1 | 07:50 am - 08:05 am |
Half Marathon Run 2 | 08:10 am - 08:25 am |
Half Marathon Run 3 | 08:30 am - 08:45 am |
10km Elite | 05:45 am |
10km Run 1 | 08:40 am - 08:55 am |
10km Run 2 | 09:00 am - 09:20 am |
10km Run 3 | 09:25 am - 09:45 am |
10km Run 4 | 09:50 am - 10:10 am |
Registration and Acceptance (Elite Entry)
FAQ (Registration and Acceptance (Elite Entry))
Applicant can only register the race distance with the eligible race with the qualifying result submitted, i.e. runner who submits the result of previous 10km race can apply for 10km or the Half Marathon race in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2021.
Participants registered through “Elite Entry” will be assigned to Elite Races of their respective distance (Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km) only. Other races will be opened to the general public via “Public Ballot Entry”.
Race distance participated | Men Compliance time | Women Compliance time | Eligible to participate SCHKM 2021 race distance |
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Marathon | 3:30:00 | 3:45:00 | Marathon |
Half Marathon | 1:38:00 | 1:52:00 | Marathon and Half Marathon |
10 KM | 00:46:00 | 00:57:00 | Half Marathon and 10 KM |
5 KM | 00:21:00 | 00:25:00 | 10 KM |
Race Organiser/ Sanctioning Body | Race |
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World Athletics (WA) | Gold / Silver/ Bronze Label Races |
Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) | All races |
Hong Kong Association of Athletics Affiliates (HKAAA) | Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2018 & 2019 (Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km races) |
Mizuno Hong Kong Half-Marathon Championships 2018 | |
27th Mizuno Hong Kong Half-marathon Championships | |
Sportshouse Hong Kong 10K Challenge 2018 | |
Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong 10K Challenge 2019 | |
HK Island 10K City Race 2018 & 2019 | |
Hong Kong 5K Championships 2021 | |
Hong Kong Disneyland (sanctioned by HKAAA) | Hong Kong Disneyland 10K Weekend 2018 & 2019 (10km race) |
UNICEF Hong Kong (sanctioned by HKAAA) | UNICEF Charity Run 2018 (Half Marathon and 10km race) |
Hong Kong Marathon Pro (sanctioned by HKAAA) | RMAC Shatin 10K Classic Riverside Race 2018 |
12th Mizuno Shek Mun 10K Race | |
RMAC Shatin 10K Classic Riverside Race 2019 |
Supporting documents for Elite Entry must be submitted during registration and complete before the deadline. Otherwise the registration will not be further processed and forfeited. Successfully selected participants will be announced by email and must complete the registration with payment between 1 September 2021 (Wednesday) 2pm to 5 September 2021 (Sunday) 11:59pm.
Successfully selected applicants must accept and complete the payment between 1 September 2021 (Wednesday) 2pm to 5 September 2021 (Sunday) 11:59pm. Otherwise, participants will be considered as forfeiting the entry.
Registration and Acceptance (Guaranteed Entry)
Registration and Acceptance (Public Ballot Entry, Individual)
The public registration for 10km, Half Marathon and Marathon will continue to be on ballot basis. Runners can register for the Public Ballot Entry by submitting an online application, 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 | 2 September 2021 (Thursday), 10am to 6 September 2021 (Monday), 11:59pm |
Half Marathon | |
10km |
A notification message will be sent to your registered email once your application is submitted for balloting. To ensure that you will receive all correspondence from the Organiser, please be reminded to provide a valid email address when you submit the application.
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 Friday 10 September 2021 on the Marathon website. Registered runners may log into the registration system to check the result. The Organiser will also inform all registered runners of their status (successful or unsuccessful) via email and SMS.
Status | Payment Period |
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Successful Registrants | 10 September 2021 (Friday), 2pm to 14 September 2021 (Tuesday), 11:59pm |
Registrants who fail to complete the payment within the above period will be considered as forfeiting the entry.
A system-generated email will be sent to the successful registrant upon completion of payment as a confirmation.
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 also be able to participate without use of any external auxiliary equipment in the race (except for prosthetic limb).
The guide runner will be assigned to the same race as his/her visually impaired partner.
Charity Entry
The fee includes race entry fee, and donation which will be equally donated to the 2 Official Beneficiaries and is tax-deductible with official receipts to be issued by the beneficiary(ies) in 2021.
Runner’s Pack Collection
The “Runner’s Pack Collection Letter” will be sent to all successful applicants via email, starting in Mid-October 2021. Applicants can also login to registration system via the official Marathon website to download the Collection Letter. The Collection Letter 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 Monday 18 October 2021, please call the Marathon Hotline (852) 2577 0800 and contact the Marathon Registration and Runners’ Communication Office.
Marathon Carnival and Runner's Pack Distribution
Date | Time | Location |
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21- 22 October 2021 (Thursday - Friday) | 09:00 to 21:00 | The Central Lawn, Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong |
23 October 2021 (Saturday) | 09:00 to 17:00 |
- Bib
- Timing Chip (attached on the bib) (not applicable for Kickoff Family Run)
- Baggage Tag & Bag (not applicable for Kickoff Family Run)
- T-shirt
- Other Souvenir
To work towards a greener marathon, the Organiser will not distribute hard copies of the Runners’ Guide (Event Handbook) at the Marathon Carnival. Participants may download the e-version on the Marathon website.
If participants would like to purchase a print copy of the Runners’ Guide (Event Handbook), limited stocks will be available for purchase at the Race Pack Distribution Centre on the day of the race pack collection. The Runners’ Guide (Event Handbook) will be sold at HK$20/ US$3 (equivalent to HK$24) each.
Please make sure you have checked the name, gender and race category printed on the bib before you leave the Marathon Carnival. Should you have any questions, please approach the officials at the Information Counter.
Preparation for Race Day
Runners are advised to read the Runners’ Guide (Event Handbook) on the Marathon website before the Race Day.
Participants are also advised to seek medical advice before the race to check if they are fit enough to complete the distance they have entered.
All participants are required to start the race at their designated start time. Please reserve sufficient time for warm up and proceeding to the Start Area. Those who fail to arrive the Start Area on time will not be able to take part in the race.
Participants must pass the check point located at [location] at least 30 minutes before their start time. The Organiser reserves the right to refuse late participants entering the [location].
No, you may proceed to the Waiting Zone directly. You will be guided to the Start Area by Race Officials 10 minutes (Marathon and Half Marathon) / 30 minutes (10km) before the Start Time of your race.
Only participants with valid bibs will be allowed to enter the Start Area, and Race Officials will be authorised to check your entry validity.
All participants must start the race at their designated start time. Late participants will not be allowed to enter the Start Area.
En-route
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.Details of the time limits and cut-off points could be found in the 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.
After the Race
Baggage Deposit and Collection
Races | Baggage Deposit & Collection Location | Time of baggage deposit |
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Marathon | Soccer Pitch 5 & 6, Victoria Park | 21 – 22 October (Thursday to Friday) from 9am to 9pm or 23 October (Saturday) from 9am to 5pm |
Half Marathon | ||
10km |
* For more details, please refer to Race Handbook published on the Marathon website
The baggage deposit services will be closed on 23 October at 17:00.
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.
Races | Locations |
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Marathon | Soccer Pitch 5 & 6, Victoria Park |
Half Marathon | |
10km |
Competition Rules & Regulations
Race | Cut-off Time |
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Marathon | 6 hours |
Half Marathon | 2.5 hours (Challenge) |
3 hours (Run 1 & 2) | |
10km | 2 hours |
Result
Remember to bring your Bib with Timing Chip on Race Day. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to participate in the race.
Email: [email protected]
Runners of the non-Elite race will only receive Net Time result with the Rolling Start arrangement.
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
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 Organizer 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
Event Cancellation
Refund Arrangement
Runners Pack Arrangement
Guaranteed Entry for 2021
Registration Fees
Race Category | Local Participants | Overseas Participants |
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10km | HK$360 | US$60 |
Half Marathon | HK$400 | US$65 |
Marathon | HK$450 | US$70 |
The entry fee includes:
a) An official T-shirtRunners can choose their size of T-shirt when they make payment for their entry. 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 timing chip and safety pins and baggage bag and tag. c) En-route support
Refreshment 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 & 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 of Achievement/Participation will be issued to participants who finish the race within the designated time limit of their category.
The definitions of Local Participants and Overseas Participants are as follows.
Local Participants: A holder of a valid Hong Kong Identity Card and registers using the Hong Kong Identity Card;Overseas Participants:
A runner who does not qualify as a Local Participant.
- Master Card
- Visa Card
- Unionpay
- Alipay
An administration fee of HK$100 will be applied for the refund, the remaining entry fee will be remitted to the participant by post one month after the race. Please note that both bib and timing chip are non-transferable. You must NOT transfer your bib and the timing chip to another person for participation 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.
Participants registered through “Priority Entry” will be assigned to Challenge Races of their respective distance (Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km) only. Other races will be opened to the general public via “Public Ballot Entry”.
Race | Marathon | Half Marathon | 10km | |||
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Age Group | Men | Women | Men | Women | Men | Women |
Aged 34 or below | 3:25:00 | 3:45:00 | 1:35:30 | 1:43:30 | 43:00 | 47:30 |
Aged 35-39 | 3:30:00 | 3:50:00 | 1:38:00 | 1:46:00 | 45:00 | 50:00 |
Aged 40-44 | 3:35:00 | 3:55:00 | 1:41:00 | 1:49:00 | 47:00 | 52:00 |
Aged 45-49 | 3:45:00 | 4:05:00 | 1:44:00 | 1:52:00 | 49:00 | 54:00 |
Aged 50-54 | 3:50:00 | 4:10:00 | 1:47:00 | 1:55:00 | 51:00 | 56:00 |
Aged 55-59 | 4:00:00 | 4:20:00 | 1:50:00 | 1:58:00 | 53:00 | 58:00 |
Aged 60-64 | 4:15:00 | 4:35:00 | 1:53:00 | 2:01:00 | 55:00 | 1:00:00 |
Aged 65-69 | 4:30:00 | 4:50:00 | 1:56:00 | 2:04:00 | 57:00 | 1:02:00 |
Aged 70 or above | 4:45:00 | 5:05:00 | 1:59:00 | 2:07:00 | 59:00 | 1:04:00 |
Age Group of runners shall be calculated as of 2020 (count by Year of Birth).
Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association (HKAAA) Races |
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Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2018 & 2019 (Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km races) |
Mizuno Hong Kong Half-Marathon Championships 2018 |
Sportshouse Hong Kong 10K Challenge 2018 |
Island 10K 2018 |
Race Organiser/ Sanctioning Body | Race |
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World Athletics (WA) | Gold / Silver/ Bronze Label Races |
Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) | All Races |
Hong Kong Association of Athletics Affiliates (HKAAA) | Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2018 & 2019 (Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km races) |
26th Mizuno Hong Kong Half-Marathon Championships 2018 | |
27th Mizuno Hong Kong Half-marathon Championships | |
Sportshouse Hong Kong 10K Challenge 2018 | |
Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong 10K Challenge 2019 | |
HK Island 10K City Race 2018 & 2019 | |
Hong Kong Disneyland (sanctioned by HKAAA) | Hong Kong Disneyland 10K Weekend 2018 & 2019 (10km race) |
UNICEF Hong Kong (sanctioned by HKAAA) | UNICEF Charity Run 2018 (Half Marathon and 10km race) |
Hong Kong Marathon Pro (sanctioned by HKAAA) | RMAC Shatin 10K Classic Riverside Race 2018 |
12th Mizuno Shek Mun 10K Race | |
RMAC Shatin 10K Classic Riverside Race 2019 |
Participants qualified for Priority Entry may register between 28 August 2019 (Wednesday) 10am to 5 September 2019 (Thursday) 11:59pm. Upon submitting the application, participants are required to submit the qualifying result as well.
If your qualifying result was achieved in races organised by the Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association, you may select the name of the race and input your qualifying result directly in the registration system.If your qualifying result was achieved in races sanctioned by IAAF or AIMS, you are required to upload the supporting document of your qualifying 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. Otherwise the entry will not be further processed and forfeited.
After verification of all Priority Entry applications, applicants will be informed of the Priority Entry result via email on Wednesday 11 September 2019 from 2pm onwards. The notification email will be sent to the e-mail address provided by the participant in the Priority Entry registration.
Successful applicants must complete the payment by 16 September 2019 (Monday) 11:59pm. Otherwise, participants will be considered as forfeiting the entry.
Registration and Acceptance (Public Ballot Entry, Team)
The Organiser will continue the Public Ballot Entry (Team) Arrangement this year. Accepted applicants will be assigned to 10km Run 3 or 4. Runners may join by forming a team of two to eight people and completing the online registration between 10am on Wednesday 18 September 2019 and 11:59pm on Sunday 6 October 2019.
Public Ballot Entry (Team) is divided into local teams 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 team", set a team name and submit an application on the registration system during the registration period. Team members are required to enter the team name and Team Captain's registered email address to join the team. They will be added to the team after submitting their personal particulars.
All registered participants may login to the registration system and check the team list
Only individual results will be available for each runner entered via Public Ballot entry (team) and the Organiser will not provide any team result or awards.
The 2nd round ballot (Team) result will be announced at 2pm on Tuesday 22 October 2019 on the Marathon website and via email. Registrants on waiting list may log into the registration system to check the result thereafter.
Status | Payment Period |
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Successful Registrants | 10 September 2021 (Friday), 2pm to 14 September 2021 (Tuesday), 11:59pm |
Registration and Acceptance (Youth Dash and Kickoff Family Run)
Quotas of the Youth Dash and Kickoff Family Run will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Runners can register for the Youth Dash and Kickoff Family Run by submitting an online application and completing the payment, from 10am on Thursday 26 September 2019 onwards.
Confirmation emails will be sent to applicants upon completion of payment. The Organiser reserves the right to close entries before the deadline without any notice once the quota is full.
Wheelchair Races
A) a Registration Card for People with Disabilities or
B) a medical certificate issued by Specialist or
C) a proof issued by the Government, must be submitted upon registration. Specification of the wheelchairs used in the race must meet the “Regulation & Requirement” for the Wheelchair Races.
Please refer to “Race Information” for details.
The Race Officials will then assist you to board the official bus which will take you to the Finish Area. Your bib will be marked DNF (Did not finish). First aid treatment will be arranged if necessary. Refreshments including water and banana will be provided on board.
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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