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 2:00 p.m., the Hospital Authority announced that a total of 34 marathon runners had been sent to the hospital, of which 5 were in serious condition, aged 26 to 44, 3 of them were unwell due to overheating, 16 were in stable condition, and 13 were discharged.
The runners were sent to the Eastern District, Princess Margaret, Queen Mary and Ruttonjee Hospital respectively. The symptoms included dizziness, dehydration, blurred vision, foot pain and heatstroke when they were sent to the hospital.
The conference held a post-race summary press conference at 12:00 and announced that as of 11:00, a total of 31 runners had been sent to the hospital. All of them were in stable condition. Symptoms included hyperthermia, heat exhaustion, dizziness and sprains, etc.
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｜The shark suit is too old or the last full-marathon runner: It seems like a zombie can't finish running
[13:55] The 25th Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon was held today (12th). Near noon, more and more participants who participated in the whole Malaysia arrived at the finish line of Victoria Park.
Many runners agreed that the section of the road in the WHT was the most difficult. Some runners even described it as "it seemed like they couldn't finish the run." .
Ms. Zhang, a runner wearing a shark suit, pointed out that she has been running continuously for 12 years, hoping to spread the message of eating more vegetarians and killing less.
(Photo by Lu Yiming)
[13:46] The Standard Chartered Marathon will be resumed today (12th). It is the first large-scale marathon after the epidemic. There are 37,000 participants. In the end, 34,783 people attended the event, which is the highest attendance rate in history. The conference estimates and the resumption Afterwards, many people hope to participate in sports activities, and hope that the upper limit of the number of participants can be increased next time.
In addition, the conference stated that as of 11 am, 31 people were temporarily unwell or injured and sent to hospital.
Standard Chartered Marathon｜Nearly 35,000 people participated in the conference with the highest attendance rate ever
▼The Standard Chartered Marathon will end at 12:30 noon on February 12, and the Victoria Park terminal will be closed▼
▼February 12th, the Standard Chartered Marathon weather was wet and hot, and the performance of the runners may be affected▼
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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 their pace 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.
Some runners fell to the ground unwell after crossing the line and had to be sent to hospital for treatment.
(Photo by Zhou Zhijian)
Standard Chartered Marathon｜As of 2:34 p.m., 5 runners were sent to hospital in serious condition
▼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] Runners who “dress up as ghosts and horses” in special costumes are indispensable for the Standard Chartered Marathon every year. Among them, runners who turn into sharks 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, HKBU Chinese medicine professor taught 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 range from 20°C to 25°C, the relative humidity will reach 80% to 100%, the east to southeast wind will be 3 to 4, and there will be fog, which may not be good for runners 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).