View the live stream, results, elite entry lists and meet schedule for the 2026 Hong Kong Marathon.
The 2026 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon will take place on Sunday, January 18, once again transforming the streets of Hong Kong into the stage for one of Asia’s largest and most demanding road races. The event features the marathon (42.195km), half marathon, and 10km races, attracting a huge international field of elite and mass-participation runners. The event is scheduled to start at 6:00 am local time.
Fans around the world will be able to follow the action live and free on YouTube, with coverage beginning at 5:30 am local time, providing global access to the elite races and the vibrant atmosphere along the course.
The marathon traditionally starts along Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui and finishes at Victoria Park, with the course showcasing Hong Kong’s iconic skyline while challenging athletes with bridges, tunnels and rolling terrain. With participation numbers typically approaching 70,000 runners across all events, the race continues to grow in global prominence and has been awarded “M” Mark status by Hong Kong’s Major Sports Events Committee.
| Bib | Athlete | Nationality | PB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Shitaye Eshete Habtegebrel | Bahrain | 2:20:32 |
| 62 | Linet Chepkwemoi Masai | Kenya | 2:21:01 |
| 63 | Chaltu Chimdesa Kumsa | Ethiopia | 2:21:54 |
| 64 | Caroline Cheptanui Kiel | Kenya | 2:22:34 |
| 65 | Betty Jematia Chepkwony | Kenya | 2:23:02 |
| 67 | Emily Chebet | Kenya | 2:24:49 |
| 68 | Emebet Niguse Mamo | Ethiopia | 2:25:25 |
| 69 | Nigisti Haltu Tesfay | Ethiopia | 2:25:37 |
| 70 | Su Gyong Jon | DPR Korea | 2:25:48 |
| 71 | Il Gyong Choe | DPR Korea | 2:26:05 |
| 72 | Kwang Ok Ri | DPR Korea | 2:26:07 |
| 73 | Monica Chebet Chepkwony | Kenya | 2:26:30 |
| 74 | Vivian Jerotich Kosgei | Kenya | 2:26:41 |
| 75 | Sol Gyong Pak | DPR Korea | 2:26:54 |
| 76 | Seada Kedir Adilo | Ethiopia | 2:29:23 |
| 77 | Jane Moraa Onyangi | Kenya | 2:30:06 |
| 78 | Nancy Jepleting | Kenya | Debut |
| 79 | Melkitu Workneh Geremew | Ethiopia | Debut |
| Bib | Athlete | Nationality | PB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mekuant Ayenew Gebre | Ethiopia | 2:04:46 |
| 2 | Victor Kipchirchir | Kenya | 2:05:43 |
| 3 | Abdi Fufa Nigassa | Ethiopia | 2:05:57 |
| 4 | Gebru Nguse Redahgne | Ethiopia | 2:05:58 |
| 5 | Yitayal Atnafu Zerihun | Ethiopia | 2:06:21 |
| 6 | Melaku Belachew Bizuneh | Ethiopia | 2:06:30 |
| 7 | Silas Kiprono Too | Kenya | 2:06:32 |
| 8 | Abdi Asefa Kebede | Ethiopia | 2:06:43 |
| 9 | Kipkemoi Kiprono | Kenya | 2:06:45 |
| 10 | Reuben Kiprop Kerio | Kenya | 2:07:00 |
| 11 | Simon Kipkosgei | Kenya | 2:07:07 |
| 12 | Bethwell Kipkemboi Rutto | Kenya | 2:07:08 |
| 13 | Yuki Kawauchi | Japan | 2:07:27 |
| 14 | Francis Kipkorir Langat | Kenya | 2:07:29 |
| 15 | Douglass Kimeli Kiprugut | Kenya | 2:08:00 |
| 16 | Solomon Timo Suter | Kenya | 2:08:10 |
| 17 | Edwin Kibet Koech | Kenya | 2:08:17 |
| 18 | El Ghazouany Mohamed | Morocco | 2:09:01 |
| 19 | Il Ryong Han | DPR Korea | 2:09:42 |
| 20 | Anderson Saitoti Seroi | Kenya | 2:11:40 |
| 21 | Gilbert Cheruiyot Muge | Kenya | 2:11:48 |
| 22 | Dennis Kipkosgei | Kenya | 2:13:54 |
| 23 | Gemechu Yadesa Irena | Ethiopia | Not listed |
| 24 | Benard Kibet Yegon | Kenya | Not listed |