This year marks the 10th anniversary of the HONG KONG STREETATHON, a remarkable milestone commemorated with a truly unique experience for runners across the city. For the first and only time, runners will have the unparalleled opportunity to set foot on the Central Kowloon Bypass (Yau Ma Tei Section), a major infrastructure project not yet open to traffic. Runners will traverse this brand-new artery linking East and West Kowloon in its entirety, witnessing the perfect union of Hong Kong’s infrastructural achievements and athletic spirit. This is not merely a marathon but an unrepeatable moment in history.
The Central Kowloon Bypass (Yau Ma Tei Section), with a total length of 4.7km, is expected to be completed by the end of this year. Upon its opening, the travelling time between Kowloon Bay in East Kowloon and Yau Ma Tei in West Kowloon is approximately five minutes, becoming a vital urban transport hub and significantly relieving traffic congestion in Kowloon. This year’s HONG KONG STREETATHON offers runners the rare chance to blaze a trail along this brand-new thoroughfare, inscribing an extraordinary chapter in Hong Kong’s urban development through their strength and perseverance.
Most notably, this year’s event marks a ground breaking collaboration with the Highways Department to open the Central Kowloon Bypass (Yau Ma Tei Section) to runners before its commissioning. Full marathon and half marathon runners will commence their journey from the bustling heart of Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island, running through to Kai Tak and Kowloon Bay and traversing the entire Central Kowloon Bypass (Yau Ma Tei Section) to finish at Yau Ma Tei Interchange. This will be the first time, an opportunity to run the entire length of the Central Kowloon Bypass (Yau Ma Tei Section), concluding at the Yau Ma Tei Interchange.
East Kowloon has long served as the heartland of the HONG KONG STREETATHON race route, bearing witness to countless runners’ memories and milestones. This year, the journey extends beyond its familiar streets, weaving into West Kowloon and symbolising a bold new chapter of innovation and evolution.
To mark its 10th anniversary, HONG KONG STREETATHON invites every runner to be part of this unforgettable moment of “East meets West” — a powerful fusion of community, endurance, and city spirit. Leave your mark on this once-in-a-decade celebration — a mark that belongs to you, and to Hong Kong.
For the past ten years, HONG KONG STREETATHON has taken runners into the heart of the city, uncovering the unique stories of local communities and leaving lasting footprints for every participant. This year, we feature a special collaboration with British street graffiti artist Szabotage - Gustav Szabo, who will lead the creation of vibrant artworks that capture the spirit and stories of HONG KONG STREETATHON, expressing the event’s unique marathon party atmosphere through dazzling colors. In addition, ten runners from Hong Kong and overseas have been invited to share their running journeys, commemorating their personal milestones. For the first time, the event will also collaborate with the Hong Kong Design Institute, inviting students to create ten pieces of artwork inspired by their own stories. These works will be exhibited during the Runners’ Expo, making this anniversary even more memorable.
With the heritage and culture of the HONG KONG STREETATHON, we will keep the delicious local snacks in support stations and select the funniest outfit runners! We invite all runners to join different thematic events including Runner’s Expo and Runner’s Party too!
KERRY HONG KONG STREETATHON joins forces with many other NGOs to promote 7 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from the United Nations, including Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), Gender Equality (SDG 5), Reducing Inequalities (SDG 10), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), Responsible Consumption (SDG 12), Climate Action (SDG 13), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17). You will experience the most meaningful and party-felt marathon ever!
