1. Registration dates of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2024 are as follow.
| Entry | Registration Start Date & Time (HKT) | Registration Close Date & Time (HKT) |
|---|---|---|
| Priority Entry | 31 August 2023 (Thu), from 10 am | 7 September 2023 (Thu), by 7 pm |
| Guaranteed Entry | 31 August 2023 (Thu), from 10 am | 7 September 2023 (Thu), by 7 pm |
| Public Ballot | 21 September 2023 (Thu), from 10 am | 5 October 2023 (Thu), by 7 pm |
| Disability Entry (First-come, First-served) | 21 September 2023 (Thu), from 10 am | 8 December 2023 (Fri), by 7 pm |
| Wheelchair Race (First-come, First-served) | 21 September 2023 (Thu), from 10 am | 8 December 2023 (Fri), by 7 pm |
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 or the Guaranteed 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 before being allowed to collect the Runner’s Pack and to participate 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 early January 2024 . Applicants can also login to the Runner Dashboard via the event website to download the Collection Email. The Collection Letter 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 11 January 2024 (Thursday), please contact Marathon Registration and Runners’ Communication Office at (852) 2577 0800 immediately.
3. Participants MUST reserve their timeslots before collection of Runner’s Packs. Details will be announced soon.
4. Participants can collect runner’s packs including the bib and timing chip at the reserved timeslots during the dates, times, and location as listed below by presenting the Runner’s Pack Collection Letter with the unique QR-code.
Runner’s Pack Collection (for both local and overseas participants)
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
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 soon.
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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