Race-city guide · Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Bridges, tunnels and a Victoria Park finish, under four hours from Singapore. How to plan Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon and Half Marathon weekend.

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2027 Sun, 17 Jan 2027
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The race

Categories, key dates, race-week weather and getting there
Categories
  • 42.2 KM
  • 21.1 KM
  • 10 KM
  • 5 KM Harbourfront Run
  • Youth Run (10-15)
Key dates
  • Race daySun, 17 Jan 2027 · 10:30 PM
Getting there from Singapore
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Location
Hong Kong
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Where to stay

Areas that work on race week
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.001Kowloon sideTsim Sha Tsui

Harbour views and lots of hotels. Check which side of the harbour your start is on.

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Photo: Wpcpey, CC BY-SA 4.002Close to the finishCauseway Bay and Wan Chai

The finish is at Victoria Park, so you can walk back to your hotel.

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Photo: WiNG, CC BY-SA 3.003Best connectionsCentral

The ferry, MTR and airport express all meet here.

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Local favourites

Grouped by what you need on race week. Tap Map to open each place in Google Maps.

Run

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Shakeout run
Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront promenadeKowloon

Flat running with the Hong Kong Island skyline across the water.

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Shakeout run
Bowen Road fitness trailMid-Levels

A flat, shaded path above the city, popular with local runners.

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Photo: rheins, CC BY 3.0
Route
Dragon's BackShek O

A classic ridge hike. Save it for after the race.

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See the routes on our 3D map →

Refuel

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Eat
Dim sumCitywide

A carb-friendly brunch before or after the race. Book ahead on race weekend.

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Café
The Cupping RoomSheung Wan

One of Hong Kong's original specialty cafés.

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Café
NOC Coffee Co.Taikoo

The roastery branch.

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Café
Elephant GroundsCauseway Bay

Specialty coffee and brunch.

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Café
FineprintSheung WanMap ↗
Café
Urban Coffee RoasterTsim Sha TsuiMap ↗
Café
Espresso AlchemyQuarry Bay

On the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops list.

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Café
Blue Bottle Coffee CityplazaTaikoo ShingMap ↗

Train

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Gym
Coastal FitnessNorth Point

HYROX training.

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Gym
House of FitnessSheung Wan

HYROX classes, single classes available.

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Gym
PherformCentral

HYROX programmes.

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Gym
CrossFit AsphodelHong KongMap ↗
Gym
CrossFit 852Hong KongMap ↗
Studio
Pure YogaCentralMap ↗

Explore

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Photo: HK Arun, CC BY-SA 3.0
Sight
Star FerryTsim Sha Tsui to Central

The cheapest harbour cruise in the world.

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Photo: Samson Ng . D201@EAL, CC BY-SA 4.0
Sight
The PeakCentral

Take the Peak Tram or walk up on a rest day.

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Local crews

Groups that welcome visitors. Times change, so check each group's own channel before you go.
Run crew
Founders Running ClubWeekly, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park

Free easy runs, then coffee nearby. Updates on Instagram @frchongkong.

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Directory
Hong Kong Run CalendarUpdated weekly

A calendar of races and run clubs across Hong Kong. Good for finding a run on your dates.

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Run crew
MadOne CrewTwice weekly, Sham Shui Po, Causeway Bay, Victoria Park

A city crew with runs on both sides of the harbour.

Run crew
Wazup Running ClubParks and urban trails

Group runs through Hong Kong's parks and trails.

Good to know

January weather

Cool and dry, often around 13–18°C. Good racing weather.

Hilly in places

The courses use bridges and tunnels. Hold back on the climbs and don't race the downhills.

Getting around

Use an Octopus card or tap a contactless card on the MTR.

Plan your days in Hong Kong

Pick your dates and how hard you want to go, and we'll lay out every day: shakeout, routes, recovery, cafés and race day. ATHLO+ doesn't sell trips for this race yet, so you register with the organiser and can pick up your kit on ATHLO+.

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