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Hong Kong Marathon

Road Running covering 10 km to 42.2 km in Hong-Kong, Hong Kong

LocationHong Kong, Hong KongShow on map(22.3192° N, 114.1696° E)
Date & StatusJanuary 17, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Hong Kong Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Hong Kong, HK focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include Kids & Youth Races, City Run, Culture & History.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (Para-sport) (10 km, +45 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for January 17, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (hkmarathon.com).

Official website
Hong Kong Marathon in Hongkong (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Kids & Youth RacesCity RunCulture & History

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m11 m - 91 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m14 m - 54 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m17 m - 36 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 km (Para-sport)Road Running10 km+45 m20 m - 39 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
11 m - 91 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS22.3192° N, 114.1696° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 11 m to 91 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 91 m·at 26.1 km·Ø 0.9 %
11 m38 m64 m91 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km91 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Hong Kong Marathon take place?

Hong Kong Marathon takes place in Hong Kong, HK (start area at coordinates 22.3192° N, 114.1696° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for January 17, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Hong Kong Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (Para-sport) (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Hong Kong Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 11 m and 91 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Hong Kong Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (hkmarathon.com).