Gold
Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon
Hong Kong · Feb 15, 2026
Asia's largest marathon by participants and one of the world's most challenging urban courses. The route crosses three major bridges and two harbour tunnels, with stunning Victoria Harbour views and the legendary "Hell of Kowloon" hills testing every runner.
Date
Feb 15, 2026
Difficulty
Medium
Elevation
~230m elevation gain
Field Size
74,000 runners
Course
Starting from Tsim Sha Tsui, crossing harbour tunnels and multiple bridges, past Victoria Harbour, finishing at Victoria Park
Tips
- •February temps around 12-18°C, cool and humid — dress in breathable layers
- •The course is notoriously hilly — train specifically for bridge and tunnel running
- •Pre-race visits: Victoria Peak, Big Buddha, Temple Street Night Market, dim sum halls
- •The race starts very early — stay near the start in Tsim Sha Tsui or Mong Kok
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