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RaceMarathonHalf Marathon10km10km Wheelchair RaceWheelchair Trial
Quota18,00024,50030,9002040
Entry
Fee
Local
Participant
HKD 600HKD 520HKD 420HKD 350
Non-Local
Participant
USD 90
USD 85USD 70USD 60
Registration Date12 August 2024 (Monday) 2pm – 30 August 2024 (Friday) 7pm21 August 2024 (Wednesday) 10am – 22 November 2024 (Friday) 7pm
Race Day9 February 2025 (Sunday)
Start Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, KowloonIsland Eastern Corridor, Hong KongWan Chai Sports Ground,
Hong Kong
Time limit
(Full course)

6 hoursHalf Marathon Challenge2 hours 15 minutes2 hours1 hour 5 minutes25 minutes
Half Marathon Non-Challenge3 hours
Category^ and Start Time
Marathon
Challenge
- Senior
- Master 1-8
6amHalf Marathon Challenge
- Junior
- Senior
- Master 1-8
5:30am10km Challenge
- Junior
- Senior
- Master 1-8
5:30am5am6am
Marathon Run 16:25amHalf Marathon Run 17:40am10km Run 15:50am
10km Run 26:10am
Marathon Run 26:50amHalf Marathon Run 28:10am10km Run 36:30am
10km Run 46:50am
Half Marathon Run 38:40am10km Run 57:10am
10km Run 67:30am
10km Run 77:50am
FinishVictoria Park, Hong Kong
PrizeOnly participants of Marathon Challenge, Half Marathon Challenge and 10km Challenge are entitled to compete for the awards / prize money.Not Applicable

^ Junior (born in 2006 – 2009)
Senior (born between 10 February 1990 and 31 December 2005)
Master 1 (born between 10 February 1985 and 9 February 1990)
Master 2 (born between 10 February 1980 and 9 February 1985)
Master 3 (born between 10 February 1975 and 9 February 1980)
Master 4 (born between 10 February 1970 and 9 February 1975)
Master 5 (born between 10 February 1965 and 9 February 1970)
Master 6 (born between 10 February 1960 and 9 February 1965)
Master 7 (born between 10 February 1955 and 9 February 1960)
Master 8 (born on or before 9 February 1955)

Registration

  1. Public Ballot is on a ballot basis while Disability Entry and Wheelchair Race are on a first-come, first-served basis.
  2. Registrations of Priority Entry will only be confirmed after relevant results are verified by the Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates Limited (“The Organiser”).
  3. Registrations of Disability Entry will only be confirmed with verification of a valid Registration Card for People with Disabilities issued by the HKSAR Government.
  4. Registrations of Wheelchair Race will only be confirmed with verification of medical certificates issued by a medical or appointed government agency.
  5. The Organiser reserves the right to close entry before the deadline without prior notice.

Entry Requirements

  1. Marathon participants must be 20 years old or above as of 2025 (Count by Year of Birth).
  2. Applicants MUST have successfully completed at least one race (10km or longer distance) in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon or any local / overseas races between 1 January 2023 and 31 July 2024. Applicants are also required to provide factually the Finishing Time.
  3. Estimated Finishing Time must be submitted upon registration, which will be taken into consideration when the Organiser allocates the race category and start time to participants.
  1. Half Marathon and 10km participants must be 16 years old or above as of 2025 (Count by Year of Birth).
  2. Applicants are required to honestly provide their estimated Finishing Time, which will be taken into consideration when the Organiser allocates the race category and start time to participants.
  1. Wheelchair Race participants must be 16 years old or above as of 2025 (Count by Year of Birth).
  2. Upon registration, participants must submit a) a valid Registration Card for People with Disabilities issued by the Hong Kong SAR Government (front and back side) or b) a medical certificate issued by a specialist or c) a proof issued by the Hong Kong SAR Government to prove their physical disabilities to the Organiser.
  3. The wheelchairs to be used for the race must meet the Requirements & Regulations set for this category listed below.

Requirements and Regulations for Wheelchair Race

  1. No mechanical gears or levers shall be allowed, that may propel the chair.
  2. Only hand-operated, mechanical steering devices will be allowed.
  3. The participant must be able to turn the front wheel(s) manually both to the left and the right.
  4. The use of mirrors is not permitted during the race.
  5. The wearing of a race helmet is compulsory.
  6. Wheelchairs will be measured and inspected prior to the start of the race at the assembly area and wheelchair participants will be escorted to the starting area by the race officials. Wheelchairs can be re-examined by the officials before or after the event.
  7. Participants must ensure that no part of their lower limbs can fall to the ground or track during the event.
  8. It is the responsibility of the participants to ensure that their wheelchair conforms to the requirements stipulated above. Events shall not be delayed while participants make adjustments to their wheelchairs.
  9. Participants must take into account the safety of other participants on the route.
  10. The appointed Technical Officials shall rule on the safety of the wheelchairs and the use of the wheelchairs by the participants.

Finisher Medal and Certificates

E-Certificate of Achievements, Progress Award and Finisher Medal will be issued to runners who finish different races within the designated time limit. Details are as follows:

Race CategoryE-Certificate of AchievementsE-Certificate of Progress AwardFinisher Medal
MarathonYes (if finish within the designated time limit)Yes (if finish with a faster Net Time comparing with the same race completed in Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2024)Yes (if finish within the designated time limit)
Half Marathon
10km
10km Wheelchair RaceNot Applicable
Wheelchair Trial

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