Organised by the Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates (HKAAA) , title sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong), the "Bank of China (Hong Kong) Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (Hong Kong Section) Half Marathon (BOC HZMB Half Marathon) 2026" is set to take place on Sunday, 15 November 2026.
This year’s event marks a monumental milestone and has received official recognition from World Athletics as a "Platinum Label Road Race". This prestigious status distinguishes it as Hong Kong’s First WA Platinum Label Road Race - only the fourth in the world to achieve this elite certification – and anticipates drawing top-tier athletes from across the globe to compete in Hong Kong.
The elevation of the “BOC HZMB Half Marathon” to Platinum Label status is a crucial milestone in fostering Hong Kong’s status as a capital for international sports events, contributing to the implementation of the national’s '15th Five-Year Plan' in accelerating the building of a sports powerhouse. This year, Bank of China (Hong Kong) is proud to support once again this major local sporting event, in conjunction with our subsidiary, BOC Life. Furthermore, in tandem with the race day arrangements at the AsiaWorld-Expo, this initiative aims to raise public awareness of physical and mental well-being while infusing society with positive energy. The event actively promotes sporting development by supporting elite sports, maintaining Hong Kong as a centre for major international sports events, enhancing professionalism, developing sports as an industry and promoting sports in the community. At the same time, the race offers runners a unique opportunity to experience the nation's magnificent infrastructure as they stride into the Greater Bay Area – Run Together, Thrive Together.
● Race Date: November 15th, 2026 (Sunday)
● Start Time:
10km Challenge Race: 06:15 AM
Half Marathon Challenge Race: 07:15 AM
Half Marathon Run 1: 07:45 AM
Half Marathon Run 2: 08:15 AM
Half Marathon Run 3: 08:45 AM
● Event: 10km Challenge Race, Half Marathon Challenge and Half Marathon Run
● Capacity: 10,000 people in total
● Registration Period:
Priority Entry: 2:00 PM, June 11, 2026(Thursday) Until 12:00 noon June 15, 2026(Monday)
Public Ballot: 2:00 PM, June 18, 2026(Thursday) Until 12:00 noon July 2, 2026(Thursday)
● Start and Finish: Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (Hong Kong Section)
● Age Requirements
Participants must be aged 16 or above as of 2026 (Year of Birth)
● Performance Requirements
For Priority Entry, all applicants must submit proof confirming the results to the Organiser at the time when he/she submitted his/her application. The entry will be confirmed after relevant proofs have been verified by the Organiser. Please refer to the Official Website at:
https://www.hzmb-halfmarathon.com/.
● Registration Method
Applicants can register online through the Bank of China English official website.
Click the registration interface above to register now.
