Standard Chartered Marathon

24 Feb 2013

In second place was another Kenyan, James Mbugua (2:14:28), while Ethiopia’s Deribe Robi was third (2:14:37) in the race on Sunday. Thirty-seven runners were taken to hospital and two admitted to...

8:20PM

Marathon Mania: Running on inspiration

19 Feb 2013

Upon hearing of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon slogan "run for a reason" last year, Paul Evans knew he had to sign up.

10:07AM

Marathon Mania: Under starter's orders

19 Feb 2013

It's finally here. Three months of arduous training have flown by, and on Sunday, I will run the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon.

10:05AM

Runners take their case for shark fin ban to Hong Kong's big marathon

4 Feb 2013

This will be the seventh consecutive year a group of elite local runners will run the entire 42-kilometre marathon in full-body shark costumes. "It's not so much the heavy shark head that's the...

4:40AM

Talking Points

24 Oct 2012

Millions join haj pilgrimage

2:21AM

Wheelchair race 'could become regular event'

6 Feb 2012

Organisers will have to provide better arrangements for wheelchair racers if they are to continue the event next year.

6:50AM

Opinion

Tom Holland

Attempts to diversify China's reserves have been a disaster

4:45AM

Howard Winn

China is like the EU; provinces are its member states

5:26AM

Hong Kong marathon sprints to half-million milestone

The milestone enrolment of half a million runners since the inception of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon has been reached, but the race is over for those who have yet to register for...

3:15AM

Asian runners dominate race

Run in nearly perfect conditions, the Standard Chartered Marathon attracted a record number of competitors this year

More than 40,000 people participated in the Standard Chartered...

7:58PM

It's all praise for marathon effort

Organisers hailed the annual Standard Chartered Hong Kong International Marathon as a great success yesterday after the 10km event was moved to Hong Kong Island.

7:49PM

Crowds can take race to new heights

Organisers hoping to see a massive spectator turnout to cheer on runners

Will it be cold and soulless, or a heartwarming experience?

A record 49,947 runners will have...

7:38PM

Spirited marathon runners ready to put their health on the line

Some of the most determined athletes in the world are in Hong Kong this weekend. No, they aren't jumping into the boxing ring with a golden gloves champ.

8:17PM

'Soulless' course is here to stay

It will be years before there is a more spectator-friendly route for the marathon

An awe-inspiring, spectator-friendly route to replace the 'soulless' Standard Chartered Hong Kong...

7:57PM