My fourth full marathon, my second abroad. Liked the course and cool weather conditions as I am from NZ. Due to the type of course, it was only possible for the spectators to line a portion of it. Room for improvement on organization for the following reasons:
(1)Drink stations for first 11k a shambles. Too many runners(Half and full). Should've had drink bottles instead of cups. Hard working volanteers struggled to keep up. Separated from half marathon runners at 11k. At 15k mark onwards, pressure on drink stations eased but struggled to find bananas or chocolate bars. Relied on handouts from spectators. Had to wait til I got to the 39/40k mark before hundreds of bananas appeared out of nowhere, but by then I had run out of puff.Finally crossed the line at 4:37 to a well deserved massage and like Singapore's marathon, a freebie at that. Liked the idea of each runner recieving an aliminium foil 'blanket' to keep warm. It's just as well because my baggage number got so wet during the run that it eventually fell off and therefore could not identify my bag, so had to wait(and I was'nt the only one either) half an hour until there were only 6 left.On reflection, I should have written my name on the tag. Overall an average marathon, the course and weather conditions suit me, well done the volinteers and if finance and work allows-as one famous US General once said 'I Will Return'.

I ran the 10K Road Race but the course seemed longer. It was humid, hot and
the long run inside the West Harbour Tunnel was a killer! The crowd at the
start and finish lines were good. I
honestly think that it was very well organized. Last month the committee send me an application for the race in
Feb.2003, and also a pretty well compiled video CD of the event!

The volunteers will shout to you in Chinese and until it's too late you don't realize they are saying, 'get out of the way!' I thought at first they were cheering for all of us! -- It was well organized. Too bad that the few spectators there were rarely cheered.

Organisation second to none, fantastic send off in Kowloon in the darkness and a terrific welcome back onto Hong Kong island at the end. 'Scorpion' course because the sting is in the tail - the last 5k are shattering. The race emerges from under the Hong Kong harbour tunnel and over the hills of the downtown freeways. The course is well marked with KM markers from 3k out. It's run on closed freeways and traffic is kept off the course. It was hot this year but there were good drink stations with water (no isos), plenty of sponges and bananas. No spectators whatsoever but great comaraderie among the runners. Excellent goodie bag - two Ts and a track suit and lots of free candy at the end - and you get your (huge) medal before the race.

It is a really big event in Hong Kong every year, just 10 days before the Traditional Chinese Lunar New Year, you can share the warm and colorful atmosphere here in Hong Kong. All of the race course is easy to manage your running, all roads are flat and the scenery is beautiful. It is so friendly and warm that I always see runners support others not to stop running, or stop to help other runners if they are exhausted!

You should try the full marathon, which passed through 4 bridges and 2 tunnels. (The concurrent half marathon and 10K only ran through the west harbor tunnel.) The course changes every year. So far this year's was the best.

I ran the half marathon. First part of the course in Kowloon is very boring. Only last part in Hong Kong Central is quite interesting. Although they block the roads, there is still traffic nearby, so you smell the fumes. None or very few spectators, but atmosphere among the runners in just great. Still enjoyed it.