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The Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates (HKAAA) is committed to expanding our community outreach efforts. As an extension of this commitment, we are adding a new "Youth Run" to the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026. Targeting youth aged between 10 and 15, the “Youth Run” will be held at Kai Tak Sports Park before the main race day. In preparation for the race, structured training will be provided by professional coaches for young participants. Through the race and training sessions, we aim to inspire young people with the positive energy of sports participation and promote the sustainable development of long-distance running in Hong Kong.

Race Information

  • Race Date17 January 2026 (Saturday)
  • Start / FinishKai Tak Youth Sports Ground, Kai Tak, Kowloon
  • DistanceApproximately 2km
  • Quota2,500
  • Entry FeeHKD 200
  • Registration Period23 October 2025 (Thursday) 10:00am – 10 November 2025 (Monday) 11:59pm
    * Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Once the race quota is filled, the Organiser reserves the right to close the registration before the deadline without notice.
  • Entry RequirementParticipants must be aged between 10 and 15 as of 2026 (Year of Birth) (born between 2011 and 2016)
  • Category and Start TimeRun 1
    9:00am

    Run 2
    9:30am

    Run 3
    10:00am

    Run 4
    10:30am

    Run 5
    11:00am

  • Time Limit30 minutes for full course
  • RoutingPlease refer to Course Map
  • Timing Chip
    1. A transponder timing system will be used for the Youth Run. Participants are required to wear the timing chips properly to time their results.
    2. This timing chip is valid for the Youth Run only.
    3. Participants are not required to return their timing chips after the race.
  • T-shirt SelectionParticipants must indicate their t-shirt size when submitting their application. T-shirt sizes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. No requests for changes or amendments of t-shirt size will be entertained by the Organiser under any circumstance.
  • Finisher Medal and e-CertificateParticipants who complete the race within the designated Time Limit (Official Time) will receive a Finisher Medal and an e-Certificate.

Important Note

  1. Applicants who registered but failed to settle the payment within the payment time frame will be deemed unsuccessful. A Successful Registration Confirmation Email will be sent to your registered email address once payment for the Youth Run has been successfully processed.
  2. An applicant can only submit one application for the races to be held on the same day. 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.
  3. Entry, entry fees, bibs and timing chips are non-transferable.
  4. The Organiser has the right to verify and request for verification of the age of participants before, during and after the race.
  5. No late entries will be accepted.
  6. Runner’s Pack Collection Email will be sent to all successful applicants via email, starting from late December 2025. Participants can also login to the Runner Dashboard via the Event (Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026) website to download the Collection Email. The Collection Email indicates the Participant's name, category, and bib number, along with a QR Code for identification and redemption purpose.
  7. In case successful Participants are unable to download their Runner’s Pack Collection Email by 8 January 2026 (Thursday), please contact the Marathon Registration and Runners’ Communication Office at (852) 2577 0800 immediately.
  8. Participants can collect their Runner’s Pack during the dates, times, and location as listed below by presenting the Runner’s Pack Collection Email with the unique QR Code.
    Runner's Pack Collection
    Date14 - 16 January 2026 (Wednesday - Friday)17 January 2026 (Saturday)
    Time15:00 - 21:00Starting from 45 minutes before the Participant's designated Start Time (Runner's Pack will not be distributed after the designated start time has begun)
    VenueKai Tak Arena, Kai Tak, KowloonKai Tak Youth Sports Ground, Kai Tak, Kowloon
  9. A Participant can only withdraw and request for refund due to medical reasons of the Participant. Such request for refund must be made in writing (via email to entry_hkmarathon@hkaaa.com) on or before 16 January 2026 (Friday) 11:00pm to the Registration and Runners’ Communication Office, along with relevant medical documents issued by a medical practitioner (registered with The Medical Council of Hong Kong or Overseas Governmental medical authorities). An administration charge of HKD 100 will be deducted from each refund.
  10. 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” signed by their Parent / Guardian declaring for the compliance of the associated health requirement at the time of the registration in the Event is submitted. By submitting the application to take part in the Event, and subsequently taking part in the Race, a Participant and his / her Parent / Guardian
    1. warrants and confirms to the Organiser that the Participant is physically fit to participate in and complete his / her race without any medical or other assistance; and
    2. agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Organiser from
      1. any injury or death suffered by the Participant himself / herself or any other persons; and
      2. any damage to property as a result of the Participant not being physically fit to participate in and complete the race.
  11. Participants and their Parent / Guardian are advised to buy and take up insurance for the Participant’s personal or other insurance policies.
  12. Upon submitting the Participant’s entry, the Participant and their Parent / Guardian agree to accept all the Terms & Conditions of the Event, the terms in these Important Note and the Official Competition Rules as stipulated and also any Terms & Conditions that maybe later introduced by the Organiser to ensure the smooth running of the event.
  13. The Event will be cancelled if tropical cyclone warning signal no.3 or above, or a red or black rainstorm signal is hoisted by the Hong Kong Observatory at 6:00 am or thereafter on the race day (i.e. 17 January 2026, Saturday). Please pay special attention to the weather forecast the night before the Event as it will indicate whether tropical cyclone warning signals, red or black rainstorm signals are likely to be hoisted in the forthcoming period.

Pre-Race Training Course

  • Quota

    Total 240 persons (30 persons each course)

  • Pre-Race Training Course Venue, Date & Time

    Pre-Race Training CourseVenueDateTime
    Course #1Wan Chai Sports Ground27 November, 4, 11 December 2025Thursday7:00pm-9:00pm
    Course #2Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground24 November, 1, 8 December 2025Monday6:00pm-8:00pm
    Course #3Sham Shui Po Sports Ground28 November, 5, 12 December 2025Friday6:00pm-8:00pm
    Course #4Hammer Hill Road Sports Ground25 November, 2, 9 December 2025Tuesday5:30pm-7:30pm
    Course #5Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground3, 10, 17 December 2025Wednesday5:00pm-7:00pm
    Course #6Shing Mun Valley Sports Ground25 November, 2, 9 December 2025Tuesday7:00pm-9:00pm
    Course #7Tuen Mun Tang Shiu Kin Sports Ground24 November, 1, 8 December 2025Monday6:00pm-8:00pm
    Course #8Ma On Shan Sports Ground29 November, 6, 13 December 2025Saturday2:00pm-4:00pm

  • Language

    Cantonese

  • Age (by Year of Birth)

    Aged 10-15 as of 2026

  • Course Fee

    HKD 100
    *The course fee does not include entry fee for Youth Run

  • Remarks

    • The course will be cancelled if there are insufficient registrations for each course. Participants may either receive a refund for the course fee or transfer to another Pre-Race Training Course.
    • Participants wishing to join a Pre-Race Training Course must select it at the time of application. Once the registration and payment have been successfully completed, participants will not be allowed to add the Pre-Race Training Course afterwards.
    • Each participant can only choose one Pre-Race Training Course. No requests for changes of Pre-Race Training Course and make-up class will be entertained by the Organiser.
    • A reminder email for the Pre-Race Training Course will be sent to all participants one week before the course starts. In case participants are unable to receive the reminder email prior to the start of the course, please contact the Marathon Registration and Runners’ Communication Office at (852) 2577 0800 immediately.
    • Lessons will be cancelled if a Red or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal, or a Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above, is hoisted two hours prior to the scheduled start of the lesson.
    • Due to venue availability, no supplementary lessons and there is no refund for the course cancelled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.
    • While the Organiser will procure the third-party insurance coverage, Participants and their Parent / Guardian are responsible for arranging the Participant's own individual insurances.

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