Overview

The China Coast Marathon and Half Marathon races are AVOHK ‘s flagship events. The 2026 race will be included in the 2026 Abbott World Marathon Majors. The China Coast races are organized by runners for runners and AVOHK  endeavour to ensure that all the participants feel welcome and looked after. For 2026 AVOHK are thrilled to be working with our main sponsor. A group of friends who love AVOHK and are enthusiastic marathon runners. “Road Scholars China Coast Marathon 2026”. We think all the competitors will love the Race T-Shirt, a classic casual design to be worn for social as well as sporting events. AVOHK are also delighted to be working with Gone Running for the Race Bib pickup and also pleased to announce Altra as the Race Shoe Sponsor. Gone Running have generously arranged discount vouchers for all runners.

The courses start and finish at Pak Tam Chung, Sai Kung and are run on the service roads around High Island Reservoir within the Sai Kung Country Park part of the UNESCO World Heritage Geopark.  The marathon course is accurately measured to AIMS standards.

Number bib pick up: Will be from Gone Running Shop, 3/F Simsons Commercial Building, 137 Johnston Road, Wanchai. Between: 2nd to 9th January 2026.

In keeping with AVOHK’s mission of promoting masters athletics, the marathon and half marathon races have 5 year age groups. Runners must be 18 or over on race day.

Entry is online. Before you enter please read all the race information.

Please note the AVOHK races are held alongside the Hong Kong Community Chest Corporate Challenge half marathon and 10K races.  These are team races and the purpose is to raise funds for HK Charities.  For information about these please contact the HK Community Chest directly.  Please note AVOHK do not organise a 10K for AVOHK runners.
https://www.commchest.org/en/
email ccma@commchest.org
contacts Yan Ip or Steven Hsu 2599 6111