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Sun Hung Kai Properties China Coast Marathon  AVOHK is best-known among local runners for this marathon, which was first held in 1981 and won by Ron Hill in a time of 2:34:35. . Ron termed it the toughest marathon he'd run. Well, Ron wouldn't have liked today's course, because it's now even tougher, taking runners to the end of the High Island Reservoir twice. The course includes challenging hills and although the ambient temperature is generally around 18 degrees, the humidity can make it difficult to achieve fast times. It is now run entirely on a WSD service road route within the Sai Kung Country Park, along with a half marathon and the Community Chest's 10km Corporate Challenge. The current course record is 2:38:44 set by Kevin Ball in 1989 which reflects the difficulty of the terrain, a hilly course around Hong Kong's second-largest reservoir.
Despite this the race offers a welcome alternative to the boredom, pollution and lifelessness of the HKAAA's Standard Chartered Marathon and its shorter fun run siblings. The events are organised by runners for runners and AVOHK hope that all participants feel welcome.
Organised alongside the Community Chest's 10K and Half Marathon Corporate Challenge, which raises funds for disadvantaged groups in Hong Kong the China Coast was the first internationally AIMS-certified marathon in Hong Kong . Runners from Hong Kong and overseas return again and again for its friendly atmosphere and finisher souvenirs. There is an entry limit of 3,000 accross all the events to ensure all runners have a safe and enjoyable run.
The China Coast Marathon is kindly supported by Sun Hung Kai Properties, their Chairman Thomas Kwok is a regular participant in the half marathon race. Bonaqua sponsor the water for all the events and Bonacticve Sports drink to the marathon runners. This year Natures Village will be our gel and sports nutrition sponsor.
Course
On the service roads at High Island Reservoir. Out and back on Sai Kung Man Yee Road (turn at East dam) and short dog leg on the Sai Kung Sai Wan road for the half . Full repeats this twice with a longer stretch on the Si Kung Sai Wan Road in the first half. Start finish 50 metres inside Pak Tam Chung barrier gate.
Previous winners
A list of previous race winners can be seen here.
Race entry confirmation
2010 entry confirmation will be by regular mail to all local athletes. Ensure you give us a current mailing address and it is clear on the entry form. Overseas runners will be contacted individually by email.
Runners must bring this confirmation to collect their bib and chip.
Chip and number bib collection
Chips and number bibs distributed on race day morning in the grounds of the Po Leung Kuk holiday Camp.
Runners must bring their entry letter to registe
Bus routes
Route 1 6.00 am Central, City Hall, bus stops 6.15 am North Point , Marble Road near exit A3
Route 2 6.00 am Salisbury Road , TST West side of Space Museum 6.15 am Kowloon Tong , Somerset Road
Route 3 6.00 am Sham Shui Po Dragon Centre Yen Chow St 6.15 am Tsuen Wan Luk Yeung Galleria, Sai Lau kok Rd near MTR exit B2/B3
Route 4 6.00 am Tai Po Market MTR 6.15 am Shatin Central near Citibank at Lucky Plaza
There are no tickets but we have a record of the route you have chosen. Please arrive at the locations promptly before the stated time to be sure of boarding the buses. Drivers have been instructed not to wait after the departure time.
Buses will have signs to identify them as AVOHK buses
Location Map for Route 1 Hong Kong Island Central and North Point
Location Map for Route 2 TST and Kowloon Tong
Location Map for Route 3 Sham Shui Po and Tsuen Wan
Location Map for Route 4 Shatin Cental and Tai Po Market MTR
Return buses from Pak Tam Chung to Shatin KCR station only. Return buses to leave every half hour from 10.30am last bus 14.00.
Most locations can be reached by the MTR provided you take the first train. Check the MTR website for details www.mtr.com.hk
Other Race Information
All race admin, prize presentations etc at Po Leung Kuk camp
Bag drop at Po Leung Kuk - plastic bags and tags provided
Pre race water at Po Leung Kuk grounds
Toilets at Po Leung Kuk and portable toilets by start /finish
Medical on course provided by AMS
Water every 5km for all runners
Sports drink for marathon runners
Gels and bananas on course for marathon runners
Food after race for all runners
Changing at Po Leung Kuk
Medal for all finishers
T shirt for all finishers
Contact us with any questions
Any questions about the race please email catherineavohkccm@gmail.com or call Catherine on 90385460 or Freeman on 91869412
Results for 2008 and 2009 for Full and Half Marathons are below.
For the 2007, 2008 and 2009 Community Chest Corporate Challenge results please contact them direct on 2599 6111 or email chest@commchest.org
China Coast Marathon and Half Marathon 2008 on 20th January Results
2008 China Coast Full Marathon Overall Results
2008 China coast Marathon women's overall men's overall results
2008 China coast Marathon age group results LO, LS, LV1,
China Coast 2008 Half Marathon Results
2007 CHINA COAST FULL PRIZE LISTS.pdf 2007 HALF MARATHON RESULTS.pdf 2007 CHINA COAST HALF PRIZE LISTS.pdf 2007 FULL MARATHON RESULTS.pdf 2009 Full prizes.pdf 2009 Full Results.pdf 2009 Half prizes.pdf 2009 Half results.pdf China Coast Marathon Previous Winners.docx |
