2025 China Coast Marathon and Half Marathon

This race is AVOHK’s flagship event and was the first AIMS certified marathon in Hong Kong. It is a road race run around the scenic service roads at High Island Reservoir in the Sai Kung Country Park. It was first held in 1981 and won by Ron Hill in a time of 2:34:35. Ron described it as the toughest marathon he had run and although the course has changed over the years, it is still a challenge.

It is not a race at which personal bests are set, but it offers very good racing against some of Hong Kong’s hardiest runners and through some of Hong Kong’s most stunning scenery. Being held in February gives the best chance of good running weather. The current course record is 2:38:44 set by Kevin Ball in 1989 which reflects the undulating course.

There is also a Half Marathon. China Coast is organised by runners for runners and AVOHK endeavour to ensure that all the participants feel welcome and looked after. All finishers receive a T shirt, medal, race souvenir and e-cert. In line with AVOHK’s mission to support veterans athletics as well as overall winners prizes and trophies, there are age group awards. These are in 5 year age groups starting at 35 and go up to 80.

Event details and schedule: Full event details on AVOHK website. Number bib pick up on race day at Po Leung Kuk, Pak Tam Chung. No pre race day pickup. Races start at 08:00, 6 hour time limit. Bus transport to the start provided by the organiser, book with online entry. Bag drop, toilets and other race facilities at Po Leung Kuk Holiday Camp next to race start. Water stations on course approximately every 5K. Sports drink for full marathon runners. 6 hour time limit for full marathon. Reduce Single Use Plastics Policy. Souvenir T shirt awarded after the race along with finishers medal, race souvenir and refreshment.