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KERRY HONG KONG STREETATHON 2024 Introduction

Organised by the social enterprise “RunOurCity” and title sponsored by Kerry Properties Limited (“Kerry Properties”), the “KERRY HONG KONG STREETATHON 2024” charity run will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in the morning. The event includes the renowned full marathon (42.195km), which is the first of its kind in the city center and takes place around Victoria Harbour, a cross-harbour half marathon (21.0975km) located in the core districts, the one and only 10km route crossing the Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge and Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel, and the “STREETATHON - Asia YOUTHRUN 10K 2024” supported by “The Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation” which is specially designed to motivate students to participate in long-distance running. For the first time, a new family category has been introduced to encourage young people to participate in the 10km run. Additionally, a brand-new running experience called “Five-senses Marathon” will be debuted, engaging all five senses of runners to provide visual, auditory, gustatory, olfactory, and tactile enjoyment along the route. The marathon route and event arrangement will be also enhanced by— adding the Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge and Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel to the full marathon and adjusting the starting point for the 10km run to Tiu Keng Leng. For the convenience of the runners, the event will also provide same-day baggage storage service on the event day. There will be a total of 20,000 quotas available. Public registration for the event will be starting from July 25 2024 (next Thursday) on a first-come, first-served basis.

This year’s “KERRY HONG KONG STREETATHON 2024” will extend special invitations to celebrity runners, marathon KOLs, and professional running clubs from mainland China and Asia, creating a vibrant atmosphere for this city-wide running extravaganza.

The Only Full and Half Marathon in the City Center

Full Marathon: Starts from the Eastern Corridor (near East Point City Park), runners can run through the Central-Wan Chai Bypass, Lung Wo Road, turns back at Yiu Sing Street, enjoys the beautiful Victoria Harbour view from the Eastern Corridor, crosses the Eastern Harbour Crossing on foot from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon. The route passes through the innovative environmental project at Cha Kwo Ling, the green park built by the city pumping station, and the improved Tsui Ping River after water quality improvement. Runs on the Kwun Tong Bypass, and ends at the Kwun Tong Promenade, with a panoramic view of the prosperous Hong Kong Island across the harbour. Runs through Kwun Tong’s industrial, commercial, and residential areas, passes through the Kai Tak Tunnel, shuttle through the East Kowloon Corridor with tall buildings on both sides, and reaches the finish line at San Shan Road in To Kwa Wan, experiencing the fun of a marathon in the city center.

Half Marathon: Starts from the Eastern Corridor (near the East Coast Park), crosses the Eastern Harbour Crossing on foot, runs on the Kwun Tong Bypass, extends to the Kai Tak Tunnel and the East Kowloon Corridor, and ends at San Shan Road in To Kwa Wan. The cross-harbour half marathon covers a distance that wanders around Hong Kong and Kowloon to enjoy the Victoria Harbour scenery from different angles.

10km Running Course: Starts from Tseung Lam Highway (near Tong Yin Street), runs on the Cross Bay Bridge, enters the Tseung Kwan O - Lam Tin Tunnel, passes through the Cha Kwo Ling innovative environmental project, the green park built by the city pumping station, and the improved Tsui Ping River after water quality improvement, runs on the Kwun Tong Bypass, and ends at Kwun Tong Promenade.

STREETATHON - Asia YOUTHRUN 10K 2024

The “KERRY HONG KONG STREETATHON 2024” is once again fully supported by “The Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation” to hold the “STREETATHON - Asia YOUTHRUN 10K 2024” event, encouraging school students to participate in long-distance running activities. Participants must be full-time students aged 12-25, with the goal of becoming the largest youth 10km race in Asia. For the first time, a new family category has been introduced to encourage young people to participate in the 10km run. One of the participants must be a full-time student aged 10-25. If the participant is aged 10-11, they must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years old or above.

Groundbreaking “Five-Senses Marathon” Delivers a Fulfilling Experience for Runners

“RunOurCity” always prioritized the enjoyment in running. This year, a groundbreaking initiative called the “Five-Senses Marathon” has been introduced to provide a whole new experience for runners. Along the route, runners will encounter sensory delights that engage all five senses, allowing them to focus on themselves and reconnect with their own sensations.

Visual: As the only marathon in Hong Kong takes place around Victoria Harbour and the city center, runners can enjoy the scenery from different angles, with performances along the way to delight the eyes.

Auditory: Select sections of the route will feature themed music to soothe runners’ emotions and allowing them to relax and enjoy the pleasure of running. It is a chance to “Run for Fun” and simultaneously “Run to Relax”.

Olfactory: Aroma diffusers will be placed along certain sections of the route, filling the air with pleasant scents, revitalizing their minds and bodies of fatigued runners.

Gustatory: Staying true to the “Eat, Play, Run” theme, the unique local village delicacies such as big bowl feast, steamed glutinous rice cake will be provided at Cha Kwo Ling Park and refreshment stations to promote local culture.

Tactile: Near the finish line, runners can high-five cheering teams with oversized hand palms which serves as a celebration of their achievement.

KERRY HONG KONG STREETATHON 2024 Details

• KERRY HONG KONG STREETATHON 2024
• Date: 8 Dec 2024
• Start Time:
• Marathon｜Elite Group: 05:15
• Half Marathon｜Elite Group: 05:45｜Challenge Group: 06:45
• Ten Kilometers｜Elite Group: 09:00｜Challenge Group: 10:00｜STREETATHON - Asia YOUTHRUN 10K 2024 / STREETATHON - Asia YOUTHRUN 10K 2024 (Family): 09:30

To create a week-long STREETATHON for runners, the following events will take place:

• December 1, 2024: STREETATHON – Wellness Fiesta
• December 4-7, 2024: STREETATHON - Runner’s Expo
• December 7, 2024: STREETATHON - Runner’s Party
• December 8, 2024: STREETATHON - Asia YOUTHRUN 10K 2024 powered by The Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation
• December 8, 2024: KERRY HONG KONG STREETATHON 2024

KERRY HONG KONG STREETATHON 2024 10K Map

KERRY HONG KONG STREETATHON 2024 Half Marathon Map

KERRY HONG KONG STREETATHON 2024 Full Marathon Map

Registration Details

• Registration Fee: HKD 620 / 520 / 420 / 150
• Registration Website: Click here to enter

Source of the above information: Streetathon | Facebook and official press release