Mr Kwan Kee
In recent years, many people have been practicing running in promenades or parks. "Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon" provides them with the perfect opportunity to test their progress. “Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon” is not only a benchmark event for long-distance running in Asia but also a major international sporting event. I am very pleased to announce that the next edition of the event will be held on Sunday, 17 January 2027. This year, just like in previous years, we will once again welcome up to 78,000 local and international runners to gather and enjoy the celebration of this marathon.
This year will continue to adopt the classic route that everyone is most familiar with. This challenging course, which spans Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, not only tests the will and endurance of every runner, but also serves as a perfect stage to showcase the charm of Hong Kong. Although the course remains the same, the quota for the Half Marathon will be increased by 4,000 to a total of 29,000, providing more runners with opportunities to challenge themselves.
The Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates (HKAAA) as always been dedicated to promoting the development of track and field and long-distance running. HKAAA will continue to provide the most rigorous organization and the most comprehensive support to ensure that this sporting event with 78,000 participants can be held smoothly in a safe environment, allowing all runners who are pursuing their limits to have the best possible race experience.
Organizing the largest long-distance running event in Hong Kong would not be possible without the strong support of various sectors of society. On behalf of the HKAAA, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to our title sponsor, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), for their years of unwavering support, as well as to all government departments, sponsors, partners, and volunteers for their assistance and support.
Finally, I sincerely invite all runners to actively prepare in the days ahead, facing the challenge in the best physical and mental states. Let us unleash our passion and sweat on the track together! I wish all runners breakthroughs in achieving their personal bests and enjoy the race! See you on 17 January!
Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates
Mr. Kwan Kee