Get Ready for Takeoff: JAMA’s Thrilling 10km International Airport Run Hits the Runway in 2024
- A marathon was held before the opening of Chek Lap Kok Airport in 1998
- Before its official opening, the authorities held the "Airport·Marathon: Three-runway System 10-Kilometer International Race", echoing the "Standard Chartered '98 New Airport Marathon" held before the opening of Chek...
- Date: November 17, 2024 (Sunday) Location: Hong Kong International Airport Intermediate Runway (Start and End) Meeting point and arrangement: AsiaWorld-Expo
Airport Marathon: Three-Runway System 10-Kilometer International Race
A marathon was held before the opening of Chek Lap Kok Airport in 1998
The airport’s No. 3 runway has been under construction for many years. Before its official opening, the authorities held the “Airport·Marathon: Three-runway System 10-Kilometer International Race”, echoing the “Standard Chartered ’98 New Airport Marathon” held before the opening of Chek Lap Kok Airport in 1998. Give citizens the opportunity to set foot on the airport runway for the second time. The competition is hosted by the Hong Kong Athletics Federation, and public registration will begin on October 1.
Airport Marathon: Three-Runway System 10-Kilometer International Race Details
Date: November 17, 2024 (Sunday)
Location: Hong Kong International Airport Intermediate Runway (Start and End)
Meeting point and arrangement: AsiaWorld-Expo
- Participants must arrive at the designated meeting point – AsiaWorld-Expo within two hours of their respective group and complete the following procedures:
- Qualification verification and security inspection
- Baggage check and storage
- Take the designated transportation to the starting area
- Participants must bring their number bib (with timing chip) and the original registered identity document (Hong Kong Identity Card or other travel document) to the meeting location
- Participants must present their identification documents to the staff to verify whether the personal information on the number bib is consistent with the identification documents
Race categories: Women’s elite group, 10-kilometer challenge group, 10-kilometer non-challenge group, 5-kilometer challenge group, three-kilometer, 10-kilometer wheelchair race
Total competition quota: 12,000
Registration and details: Competition official website
Race Categories and Time Limits
| Event Category | Time Limit | Starting Time |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s elite group | 40 minutes | 8:10 |
| Ten kilometers challenge group | 1 hour 30 minutes | 8:30 |
| Ten kilometers non-challenge group | 2 hours | One group/10:30, Group 2/11:30 |
| Five kilometers challenge group | 1 hour 45 minutes | 12:30 |
| Three kilometers | 2 hours | 13:30 |
Registration Information
Women’s elite group, qualified runners, and “Standard Chartered ’98 New Airport Marathon” runners have priority to register
- Start time: September 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm
- End time: 7:00 pm on September 18, 2024
Public lottery registration
- Start time: September 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm
- End time: 7:00 pm on September 27, 2024
Registration fee (local players)
- 10 km: 500 yuan
- 5 km: 450 yuan
- 3 km: 400 yuan