1. Registration dates of the 25th Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon are as follow.
Entry | Registration Start Date & Time (HKT) | Registration Close Date & Time (HKT) |
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Challenge Entry | 4 November 2022 (Thu), from 10 am | 10 November 2022 (Thu), by 7 pm |
Guaranteed Entry | 10 November 2022 (Thu), from 10 am | 14 November 2022 (Mon), by 7 pm |
Public Ballot | 15 November 2022 (Tue), from 10 am | 21 November 2022 (Mon), by 7 pm |
Disability Entry (First-come, First-served) | 15 November 2022 (Tue), from 10 am | 30 December 2022 (Fri), by 7 pm |
Charity Entry (First-come, First-served) | 13 December 2022 (Tue), from 10 am | 30 December 2022 (Fri), by 7 pm |
Wheelchair Race (First-come, First-served) | 13 December 2022 (Tue), from 10 am | 30 December 2022 (Fri), by 7 pm |
2. The Hong Kong 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 Challenge 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 Declaration 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 loss of 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 Letter” will be sent to all successful applicants via email, starting from 19 January 2023. Applicants can also login to the Runner Dashboard via the event website to download the Collection Letter. The Collection Letter indicates the runner’s name, race 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 Letter by 3 February 2023 (Friday), 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. All runners are required to make a reservation for the Runner’s Pack Collection timeslot through the official online platform (displayed at 1-hour interval) from 2 February 2023 (Thursday) 10am onwards. Each session has limited quotas.
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 |
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9 February 2023 (Thursday) | 3pm - 9pm | Central Lawn, Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong |
10 February 2023 (Friday) | ||
11 February 2023 (Saturday) | 9:30am - 3pm |
5. All runners are required to reserve a collection timeslot and submit a “Health Declaration Form and Recommendations for Runners” through the official online platform before collecting the Runner’s Pack.
6. 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.
7. 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. Runners may click here for the current anti-pandemic requirements imposed by the Hong Kong SAR Government on the Event. Anti-pandemic Arrangements are briefly set out which all participants must read.
3. On the Race Day, participants must always have the masks on before and after the race.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. To avoid overcrowding and accidents at the Finish Area, participants are required to leave the Area as soon as possible.
9. Spectators and general public are welcome to enter the Cheering Zone at Victoria Park via Gate 4. Gate 14, 15, 16 and 17 will be suspended during the race to the public.
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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