Runners unfazed by heat in first-ever NM marathon
Around 15,000 people took part in the inaugural Northern Metropolis Marathon on Sunday morning, with the organiser saying it will try to hold future races in cooler months and extend the route to Shenzhen. At the sound of the horn, eager runners began their 42.1km journey at 6:30am in Shek Mun, where the Heung Yee Kuk – which organised the event – is headquartered. Full marathoners then headed…
Around 15,000 participants took part in the inaugural Northern Metropolis Marathon on Sunday morning, covering a 42.1km route from Shek Mun to Fanling. Organised by the Heung Yee Kuk, the event aimed to showcase the Northern Metropolis' charm. Despite the heat at 28 degrees Celsius, many runners expressed satisfaction with the smooth arrangements.
However, some struggled with the lack of water stations, which should be every 2.5km according to the finisher's feedback. Former SAR representative Chan Ka-ho came in fourth overall, acknowledging the route's unremarkable speed but appreciating the unique experience. Heung Yee Kuk chairman Kenneth Lau was amazed by the turnout, hoping to extend the route to San Tin, Lok Ma Chau Loop, or even Shenzhen in the future.
He admitted the temperature was less than ideal and expressed hope for cooler months like December to host future races.
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