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2021-10-24T04:11:34.110Z


The "Standard Chartered Marathon", which has been suspended for more than two years due to the epidemic, is back today (24th). It is also the first major sports event in Hong Kong with public participation since the outbreak of the pneumonia epidemic. 18,500 participants


The "Standard Chartered Marathon", which has been suspended for more than two years due to the epidemic, is back today (24th). It is also the first major sports event in Hong Kong with public participation since the outbreak of the pneumonia epidemic.

18,500 contestants will compete in the marathon, half marathon and 10km races today. Runners need to complete 2 doses of vaccinations and undergo nucleic acid testing before the race.

The conference also reminded runners to follow the rules and not to wear political or slogan costumes. Violators will be refused entry, and law enforcement agencies will be required to intervene if necessary.


The conference announced that all runners tested negative to ensure a safe start.

Since there are no overseas world-class runners to participate this year, it is expected that there will be a "local ginger" contest. The 10km and half marathon elite races will be the first to run separately at 5:45 in the morning. All the Hong Kong long-distance runners are gearing up and ready to go. "Hong Kong 01" directly focused on the development of the event and broadcasted the post-match press conference.


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All marathon and half marathon runners gathered at the starting point of Nathan Road.

(Photo by Huang Yongyu)

Some athletes are unwell at the finish line and need to be sent to the treatment station by the on-site ambulance.

(Photo by Huang Yongyu)

Standard Chartered Marathon 2021 | Strict fight against political costumes "Go Hong Kong" ban runners need to change shirts

[08:42] This is the first Standard Chartered Marathon after the implementation of the "Minato National Security Law". At one point, the meeting stated that there was no problem with slogans such as "Come on Hong Kong". However, it issued a statement twice before the game, emphasizing that sports should not be added to politics. Element, repeated persuasion may be followed up by law enforcement agencies. In today's competition, a number of runners suspected that the sportswear was printed with the words "Hong Kong" and "Go on", and they were required to change their shirts before the competition.

[07:41] Half-marathon and 10km race runners completed the race. At the end of Victoria Park, some runners suspected that they were unwell and needed to be pushed to the on-site treatment station for treatment by ambulances. There were also male runners who suspected cramps and fell to the ground and needed a stretcher. The bed is lifted away.

[06:55] The 10km race runners have completed the race one after another. The Triathlon Triathlon made Huang Zitu the first Standard Chartered Marathon runner to cross the line in two years, winning the men's 10km championship.

Standard Chartered Marathon 2021 | "Squid Game" dress up and run across the horse with shocked masks scattered on the track

[06:50] This year, we have not seen the extraordinary costumes of the previous events, but many runners dress up and participate in the competition. Some contestants have turned into the protagonist "Sung Ki Hoon" of the popular Korean drama "Squid Game" and put on the seal There is a sportswear of "No. 456", and the logo of the show is painted on the forehead.

Some runners bluntly said that the atmosphere this year under the epidemic is far from previous ones, and the feeling is average: "There used to be a lot of cheerleaders (atmosphere)."

[05:55] Runners follow the rules of the conference and wear a mask before starting.

At the starting point of Nathan Road, the runners took off the mask after passing through the arch about 100 meters after the starting point.

[05:45] All Marathon and 10km races will start at Nathan Road and the Western Harbour Crossing respectively.

At the starting point of Nathan Road, Acting Chief Executive Li Jiachao and Commissioner of Police Xiao Zeyi presided over the opening ceremony.

After the start buzzer, the race started, and the assembly reminded the runners to remove their masks at first.

[05:23] All marathon and half marathon runners have gathered at the starting point of Nathan Road and stepped up to warm up to welcome the start of the race.

As it was quite cool this morning, some runners stepped up their efforts to keep warm before the start.

[05:20] In conjunction with the event, there are road closures in many places in Hong Kong.

[05:00] The Standard Chartered Marathon announced on the official facebook page that all the runners tested negative and thanked the runners for their patience in cooperating with the new coronavirus test in the past three days.

[04:54] Multi-line MTR departs early to pick up runners to the starting point.

The Standard Chartered Marathon announced that all runners tested negative.

(Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon facebook)

The latest Standard Chartered Marathon was in mid-February 2019. New crown pneumonia broke out in Hong Kong in January 2020. Subsequently, the Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association decided to cancel the marathon originally scheduled for February 8th and 9th.

The 2021 Standard Chartered Marathon was originally expected to be held in January this year. It was postponed several times due to the epidemic and was finally successfully held on October 24.

The previous marathons were held at the end of winter and early spring, but this year is in late autumn. I believe that all runners will experience a unique running experience.

This year's marathon and half-marathon races all start on Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. The starting point of the 10 km race is at the West Harbour Crossing Kowloon Toll Plaza. All three races end in Victoria Park.

This year, many "local gingers" have long been gearing up, including Yao Jiezhen, Wei Geng, and Cheng Xiaoya. The competition is fierce, and the men's and women's championships will win $15,000 in prize money.

▼KMB and Citybus provide bus line details▼


Under the epidemic situation, this year's competition has special epidemic prevention arrangements. Runners need to wear masks and can only be removed from 50 meters to 100 meters after the starting point.

Runners also need to complete the new crown vaccination. They have also been tested for the virus earlier, wear identification bracelets, and can also undergo voluntary rapid testing before and after the start.

The conference welcomes citizens to watch and cheer on the track, but the race track and the scope of the conference generally comply with the social gathering restrictions.

In the past at the Standard Chartered Marathon, some runners would wear fancy clothes or display slogans with political appeals. The conference stated earlier that there would be no restrictions on clothing colors and slogans. If persuasion fails, law enforcement agencies will be required to intervene and assist.

▼Click to see the route arrangements for the full marathon, half marathon and 10k races▼


▼Click to see the race details and route arrangement▼


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▼Standard Chartered Marathon 2019▼


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Standard Chartered Marathon|Runners can’t test on the spot without an appointment. They may not be able to run the field. General: Testing is limited Hope to surpass the pace of the 2018 Standard Chartered Marathon.

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