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The Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates has long been committed to promoting community sports development. In 2026, it held the inaugural Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon – Youth Run at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground on the day before the main race, with an approximately 2km event for young people aged 10 to 15. The Youth Run aims to promote the positive values of an active lifestyle, encourage young people to develop a positive outlook, spark interest in the sport among aspiring runners and promote the sustainable development of long-distance running in Hong Kong.

Race Information

  • Race Date16 January 2027 (Saturday)
  • Start / FinishKai Tak Youth Sports Ground, Kai Tak, Kowloon
  • DistanceApproximately 2km
  • Quota3,000
  • Entry FeeHKD 200
  • Registration Period20 October 2026 (Tuesday) 12nn – 27 November 2026 (Friday) 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 2027 (Year of Birth) (born between 2012 and 2017)
  • CategoryRun 1
    10am

    Run 2
    10:20am

    Run 3
    10:40am

    Run 4
    11am
  • Time Limit30 minutes for full course
  • RoutingPlease refer to Course Map
  • Timing Chip
    1. A transponder timing system will be used for the Event. 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-Certificate
    1. Participants who complete the race within the designated Time Limit (Official Time) will receive a Finisher Medal and an e-Certificate.
    2. Participants failing to start the race in the designated start time, in the assigned race category, or failing to complete the race, shall not be entitled to any certificate or finisher medal.

Important Note

  1. The Organiser has the right to verify and request for verification of the age of Participants before, during and after the race.
  2. A Successful Registration Confirmation Email will be sent to a successful Participant’s registered email address after payment for the Youth Run has been successfully processed.
  3. No late entries will be accepted.
  4. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that payment of the entry fee is made through the official payment channel designated by the Organiser before the payment deadline. No reminder for payment will be made to any applicant. No request for extension of time for payment or change of payment method will be entertained. Applicants who fail to pay the entry fee before the payment deadline will be deemed to have withdrawn the applications and such applications will no longer be processed. Save as provided below, entry fee, once submitted, is non-reversible and non-refundable. No application shall be considered as completed until the appropriate entry fee has been received by the Organiser.
  5. An applicant can only withdraw and request for refund due to medical reasons. Such request for refund must be made in writing (via email to entry_hkmarathon@hkaaa.com) on or before 15 January 2027 (Friday) 11pm to Marathon 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, and the remaining entry fee will be refunded to the registrant’s credit card / payment account that have been used for payment two months after the Event.
  6. An applicant can apply for only one of the races to be held on the same day (i.e. either 5km Harbourfront Run or Youth Run). 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.
  7. Upon submitting the Participant’s entry, the Participants and their Parent / Guardian agree to accept all the applicable Terms & Conditions of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2027, the terms herein 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.
  8. Participants and their Parent / Guardian should be aware of and understand the risks involved in taking part in the Event and acknowledge the degree of fitness required to take part therein.
  9. All Participants and their Parent / Guardian are urged to seek medical advice of their physical condition before participating in the Event. All Participants are required to complete and submit a “Health Conditions Form and Recommendations for Runners” signed by their Parent / Guardian declaring compliance of the associated health requirements at the time of the submission of the registration of the Event. By submitting the application to take part in the Event, and subsequently taking part in the Event, a Participant and his / her Parent / Guardian
    1. warrant and confirm to the Organiser that the Participant is physically fit to participate in and complete his / her Event without any medical or other assistance; and
    2. agree 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 Event.
  10. Runner’s Pack Collection Email will be sent to all successful applicants via email, starting from late December 2026. Participants can also login to the Runner Dashboard via the Event (Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2027) 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.
  11. In case successful Participants are unable to download their Runner’s Pack Collection Email by 7 January 2027 (Thursday), please contact the Marathon Registration and Runners’ Communication Office at (852) 2577 0800 immediately.
  12. Participants can collect their Runner’s Pack during the reserved timeslots at the designated location as listed below by presenting the Runner’s Pack Collection Email with the unique QR Code.
Runner's Pack Collection
Date13 – 16 January 2027 (Wednesday – Saturday)
TimeTo be announced
LocationKai Tak Sports Park (further details to be announced)
  1. The Organiser reserves the right to change or alter any parts of the running route before and during the race without prior notice in the event of unexpected weather conditions, road conditions or emergency. A race may be temporarily suspended for emergency or any other incidents during the race. In the event of emergency or any incident, Participants must follow the instructions of race officials or any law enforcement officers on site. No part of the entry fee shall be refundable to participants by reason of any change of or alteration to the running routes.
  2. Instructions given by the Organiser and race officials must be followed with respect to all matters not provided herein. 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 and other races and events organised by the Organiser.
  3. Race officials reserve the right to ask a participant to leave the race course immediately, in case he / she is found using any external auxiliary equipment during the race, except for prosthetic limb(s).
  4. Participation in the Event is personal to the applicant and all applicants are strictly prohibited from swapping, selling, auctioning, transferring or offering to swap, sell, auction or transfer their successful entry or their place in the Event or allow or permit any other person to wear their bib number allocated to them. Any breach of this rule shall render the entry void and both the guilty applicant and the substituted participant shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Organiser including exclusion from participation in future Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathons and races and events organised by the Organiser.
  5. The Organiser reserves the right to disqualify any person from and nullify his / her result of the Event and further to forbid and prohibit such person from participating in future races, competitions and events organised by the Organiser including but not limited to future Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathons if a participant is found to have violated, breached or failed to perform any Laws or Regulations of Hong Kong, World Athletics (WA) Competition Rules or the Official Competition and House Rules set for the Event. The Organiser shall not be obliged to refund any entry fee under any of such circumstances.
  6. Should the Event be cancelled due to weather or other circumstances beyond the control of the Organiser or in the case of a Force Majeure resulting in the Event being cancelled within 14 days before the scheduled date of the Event (i.e. on or after 3 January 2027, Sunday), no refund will be made. Otherwise, should the Event be cancelled on or before 14 days of the scheduled date of the Event (i.e. on or before 2 January 2027, Saturday), a refund of no more than 50% of the entry fee paid by an applicant will be made. The Organiser shall have no other responsibilities and / or liabilities in relation to cancellation of the Event. Force Majeure includes and is not limited to the Organiser being unable to perform its obligations or organise or hold the Event due to weather, fire, flood, earthquake, or other severe natural disaster or act of God; or due to protest, riot, civil disobedience, uprising, march, revolt, assembly, demonstration, occupation, commotion, mass gathering, war, insurrection, sabotage, pandemic, epidemic, or terrorist attack or the likelihood of such event or act. A reduction of the approved quota by the Hong Kong SAR Government or an imposition of any contagious disease measures shall be deemed to be a Force Majeure.
  7. Public Liability Insurance is covered by the Organiser. Participants and their Parent / Guardian are advised to buy and take up insurance for the Participant’s personal or other insurance policies.
  8. The Event will be cancelled if tropical cyclone warning signal no.3 or above, or a red or black rainstorm is hoisted by the Hong Kong Observatory at 6:00 am or thereafter on the race day (i.e. 16 January 2027, 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. Please follow updates on the radio or TV announcements regarding the status of the Event from 6:00 am onwards on the Event day.
  9. Terms and Conditions and Important Notes are in Chinese and English. In the case of discrepancies between the Chinese and English versions, the English version shall prevail. The Organiser reserves the right to interpret and amend the Terms and Conditions and the Official Rules and other rules and regulations as it sees fit from time to time.

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