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Task Force Formed as 120,000 Seek Hong Kong Marathon Spots

1/19/2026

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Organisers of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon are forming a task force to address oversubscription after 120,000 applicants vied for just 74,000 spots.
The January 17 race drew over 90% turnout, with nearly 50,000 runners turned away.
Lawmakers propose expanding the event to two days and creating routes through less urban areas to ease traffic.
Melaku Belachew won the men's race.
Shitaye Eshete won the women's race.

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Organisers of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon are forming a task force to address oversubscription after 120,000 applicants vied for just 74,000 spots.
The January 17 race drew over 90% turnout, with nearly 50,000 runners turned away.
Lawmakers propose expanding the event to two days and creating routes through less urban areas to ease traffic.
Melaku Belachew won the men's race.
Shitaye Eshete won the women's race.