The Standard Chartered Marathon (the 25th Standard Chartered Marathon / Standard Chartered Marathon) was held today (12th). It is the largest sports event in Hong Kong after the anti-epidemic of the new crown virus returned to normal. A total of 37,000 runners participated.
The starting point of the full marathon and the half marathon is located on Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Among them, the full marathon runners will run on the Stonecutters Bridge and the Ting Kau Bridge. The 10km race will return to the Eastern Corridor. All races will end at Victoria Park.
At about 6:45 in the morning, the first batch of elite 10-kilometer runners crossed the line at the finish line in Victoria Park, and runners from different groups also crossed the line one after another.
As of 11:00 in the morning, the Hospital Authority announced that a total of 18 runners were unwell and sent to the hospital for treatment, 13 men and 5 women, of which 12 were in stable condition, 4 had been discharged, and the condition of 2 was unknown.
The runners were sent to Eastern District Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital, Queen Mary Hospital and Ruttonjee Hospital respectively. Symptoms included dizziness, dehydration, blurred vision and foot pain.
The conference announced at the post-race summary press conference held at 12:00, that as of 11:00, a total of 31 runners had been sent to the hospital, and all of them were in stable condition.
The first shot of the race started at 5:45, respectively for the 10km and half-marathon challenge groups, and the full-marathon challenge group started at 6:00.
▼The track map of the Standard Chartered Marathon on February 12▼
▼On February 12, the Standard Chartered Marathon was held under hot and humid weather, and many runners crossed the line showing fatigue▼
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Standard Chartered Marathon｜Children paint along the way to cheer for the runner's father
[11:33] The Standard Chartered Marathon (the 25th Standard Chartered Marathon / Standard Chartered Marathon) was held today (12th). It is the largest sports event in Hong Kong after the anti-epidemic of the new crown virus returned to normal. More than 30,000 runners participated in the fog and humidity .
Before noon, each group of runners crossed the line one after another.
At the finish area of Victoria Park, some children came to the scene early in the morning and brought their own paintings to cheer for the runner's father. There were also members of the running club waving flags to welcome the teammates who had worked hard to finish the race.
"Wonder Boy" Cao Xingru successfully completed the "Half Marathon" race, he said he enjoyed the race and was determined to participate.
((Photo by Xia Jialang)
[11:11] The Standard Chartered Marathon is held today (12th), and the runway is also "star-studded".
Hong Kong boxing general Cao Xingru, known as the "Wonder Boy", crossed the line in 1 hour, 40 minutes and 41 seconds, and successfully challenged the "half marathon" event, finishing an hour faster than before.
As for whether he will go to the next city and run the "full marathon" in the next session, he said that boxing is the first priority, and he is worried that his feet may not be able to carry the long distance, so he should not challenge in the short term.
Cao Xingru said that he will participate in the World Championships in May this year, and there will be other events in June. He hopes to win a medal: "But I don't want to put so much pressure on me. I will try my best to improve myself and play well in every game .”
Standard Chartered Marathon｜Cao Xingru breaks his half-marathon record in 1 hour and 40 minutes and will enter the World Championships next month
[10:08] "Standard Chartered Marathon 2023" will be held today (12th). It is the first largest sports event in Hong Kong after the fight against the epidemic.
It was drizzling early this morning, and the weather was humid, which was not good for runners to perform.
A runner who was diagnosed twice continued to participate in the competition after recovery. Although he felt short of breath and itchy throat during the period, he was very satisfied that everyone could finally achieve "breathing freedom" on the runway; some runners slowed down due to the wet weather , and even feel that "headwind" is more comfortable than "tailwind".
Standard Chartered Marathon｜Twice-diagnosed runner insists on participating after heals up
[09:59] The Standard Chartered Marathon (the 25th Standard Chartered Marathon / Standard Chartered Marathon) was held today (12th), with a total of 37,000 runners participating.
The humidity was extremely high this morning, and the road was slippery due to rain. As of 9:00 am, 8 runners were unwell and sent to the hospital, 6 were in stable condition, and 2 were discharged. Some runners needed medical treatment due to severe cramps.
Standard Chartered Marathon | As of 11:00 a.m., 18 people were unwell and sent to hospital feeling dizzy and blurred vision
▼On February 12th, the Standard Chartered Marathon runners from all groups crossed the line in Victoria Park▼
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▼Standard Chartered Marathon full marathon and half marathon starts on February 12▼
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▼Standard Chartered Marathon runners on February 12▼
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▼Runners of the 10km Standard Chartered Marathon raced in the fog in the East Corridor on February 12▼
▼On February 12, a large number of runners competed in the East Corridor for the 10-kilometer Standard Chartered Marathon▼
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▼On February 12th, artist Chow Yun-fat participated in the Standard Chartered Marathon for the first time▼
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[07:55] The Standard Chartered Marathon started early in the morning today (12th), and the largest number of people participated in the 10km race, many of whom were participating for the first time.
Some runners who contributed their "first time" said that they went to the sports field to prepare for the race after work on weekdays. They felt that the weather today was relatively wet and the ground was a bit slippery. "Try not to go to the end."
Artist Chow Yun-fat participated in the 10km race. It was his first time to participate in Zama. He said that the hardest part was the uphill section of Taikoo Shing in the Eastern District Corridor, but the jogging speed was still acceptable. "It was very hard work and the humidity was heavy."
Standard Chartered Marathon｜First time to participate in the run, the ground with fingers is slippery
[07:54] Two runners suffered from cramps and were sent to Ruttonjee Hospital for treatment.
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[06:45] At about 6:45 in the morning, the ten-kilometer elite runners first crossed the line at the finish line in Victoria Park.
Standard Chartered Marathon | Dress up as a ghost, pretend to be a horse, add atmosphere, sharks will not miss the protective clothing competition, and pay tribute to the medical staff
[06:40] Every year the Standard Chartered Marathon has runners who "dress up as ghosts and horses" and wear special costumes to participate in the competition. Among them, the runners who turn into sharks and walk on land are almost never absent. The starting point of Dun Road "rushed" into the runway and set off.
There are also all-marathon runners wearing protective clothing and setting off to pay tribute to the medical staff, cleaners and security guards who have fought against the epidemic for three years.
Ms. Tan and Ms. Wan, who participated in the whole Malaysia, wore rabbit ears to compete together, adding to the atmosphere of the Year of the Rabbit. Citizens in costumes participated, which made the atmosphere slightly worse than in previous years. "There was a wild boar last year. I haven't seen it this year. I may not be able to draw it. It's so difficult to draw it this year."
[06:00] The marathon challenge with 5,000 runners started after Chief Executive Li Jiachao fired the gun.
▼Standard Chartered Marathon set up mask collection bins on February 12▼
▼On February 12th, the Standard Chartered Marathon 10km runners competed on the East District Corridor▼
▼February 12 Standard Chartered Marathon Runners Warm Up▼
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Standard Chartered Marathon | Humidity close to 100% and cool breeze
[05:58] The Standard Chartered Marathon 2022 was postponed from October last year to today (12th) due to the new crown epidemic. 37,000 runners signed up to participate, and many of them arrived more than an hour earlier to warm up.
Some participants pointed out that although the relative humidity is close to 100% today, the breeze has a hint of coolness, so he thinks today's weather is suitable for long-distance running.
Some runners interviewed were happy about the resumption of the race this year. Mr. Lin, who has participated in the Standard Chartered Marathon for the 19th time, said that he had participated in marathons in Japan and Taiwan before, but he always liked the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. It should be supported."
The Standard Chartered Marathon 10km challenge group started running at 5:45.
(Photo by Lu Yiming)
▼Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon will be held on February 12, 2023▼
▼The Standard Chartered Marathon will resume on October 24, 2021▼
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[05:15] Before 5:00 a.m., full-marathon and half-marathon runners went to Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui to warm up and prepare.
Since there is no storage service today, some contestants put on transparent rubber raincoats to keep warm.
▼The Standard Chartered Marathon will resume on October 24, 2021▼
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[05:00] The Observatory's weather report shows that the temperature at the headquarters of the Observatory in Tsim Sha Tsui this morning is 18.8 degrees Celsius, and the relative humidity is 95%.
Astronomy predicts that the highest temperature today will be 24 degrees, generally cloudy and foggy, with one or two showers in the morning and evening, and sunshine for a short period of time during the day.
▼On February 8, a professor of Chinese medicine at HKBU taught the Standard Chartered Marathon runners how to deal with physical discomfort▼
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▼The Standard Chartered Marathon will resume on October 24, 2021▼
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Standard Chartered Marathon｜KMB opens 23 special lines to pick up runners from multiple districts to the starting point in the early morning. Standard Chartered Marathon｜How do runners deal with hot and humid weather?
Two ways to teach traditional Chinese medicine to help perform the Standard Chartered Marathon︱Mr. Tian calls on those diagnosed not to force themselves to participate in the 2.12 high humidity runners may work harder. The voluntary group "Care for Anyone" provides first aid to life-threatening runners
What is the Observatory's forecast on the day of the Standard Chartered Marathon on 12 February?
According to the forecast of the Observatory on February 11, the temperature on February 12 will be between 20°C and 25°C, and the relative humidity will be 80% to 100%. A professor of traditional Chinese medicine at Baptist University provides runners with two methods. Runners equip themselves from the inside out, beware of hot and humid weather, and set foot on the track in the best condition.
What is the MTR frequency from the former Standard Chartered Horse to the starting point of the marathon?
Any tips for staying in top shape before and during your run?
The first trains of the 8 MTR lines will leave earlier. The Tuen Ma Line and the East Rail Line are the earliest. The first trains will leave at 3:25 am, and the Tsuen Wan Line will be earlier at 3:55 am (from Tsuen Wan Station) and 4 am. 22 minutes (from Central Station), Hong Kong Island Line is 3:56 (from Chai Wan Station) and 4:08 (from Kennedy Town Station).
