Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Half Marathon Upgraded to Platinum Label Race
Crhk · 3 SOURCESabout 12 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The 2026 Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Half Marathon, scheduled for this Sunday, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming Hong Kong's first World Athletics Platinum Label Road Race, and the fourth such event globally . The race will draw nearly 10,000 participants, featuring an unprecedented lineup of 7 platinum-level athletes including Tokyo Olympics 10km champion Abera Barega and women's defending champion Grace Loibach Nawowuna . Hong Kong's own elite long-distance runners Wong Cheuk-ning and Wong Kwan-hang will also compete, with Wong Cheuk-ning aiming to break her personal best in her second appearance at this event .
Key Points
- Race categories include Half Marathon Challenge Group, Open Group, and a newly added 10km Challenge Group, with a 2km Honorary Cup for community figures
- The 10km race starts at 6:15am and the half marathon at 8:45am from AsiaWorld-Expo, with runners required to wear wristbands and bibs for shuttle bus access
- Seven platinum runners (4 men, 3 women) include Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Barega, Sydney Marathon champion Addisu Gobena Aga, and women's defending champion Nawowuna
- Road closures begin Saturday 4pm in phases, with single-bridge two-way traffic arrangements from 11pm Saturday until 2pm Sunday
- MTR Airport Express will operate three special departures from Hong Kong Station to AsiaWorld-Expo at 5:15am, 5:25am, and 5:35am on race day
Why It Matters
The Platinum Label certification elevates Hong Kong's status in the international athletics community and is expected to attract future world-class events to the city . The race's unique setting on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macow Bridge showcases the Greater Bay Area's infrastructure while promoting sports tourism and regional connectivity through a world-class sporting platform .
The Platinum Label certification elevates Hong Kong's status in the international athletics community and is expected to attract future world-class events to the city . The race's unique setting on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macow Bridge showcases the Greater Bay Area's infrastructure while promoting sports tourism and regional connectivity through a world-class sporting platform .