🇭🇰Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon
Expected February 2027
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
380 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Lottery
PB potential
Technical or hilly — come for the experience, not the time
Beginner friendly
Better suited to experienced runners
About this race
With over 70,000 participants, Hong Kong hosts one of the largest mass participation running events in Asia. The marathon route crosses the iconic Tsing Ma Bridge (one of the world's longest suspension bridges), passes through urban Hong Kong and the Eastern Harbour Crossing tunnel, and finishes near Victoria Harbour with Hong Kong Island's dramatic skyline behind runners. The 380m of elevation, combined with February heat and humidity (20–26°C, 75–85% humidity), makes this a challenging experience rather than a PB course. That said, the spectacle — thousands of runners crossing a suspension bridge at sunrise with skyscrapers all around — is genuinely extraordinary. Entry is by lottery with 70,000+ applicants for roughly 25,000 marathon spots.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
19–26°C
Humidity
75–85%
Conditions
Warm and humid — dress for the heat
Wind
10–20 km/h
Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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