The annual Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon took place on Jan. 18, drawing great enthusiasm from participants and spectators alike. This year's event offered 74,000 slots, with an impressive attendance rate exceeding 90%. Notably, 25% of the runners were non-local participants, setting a record high for the event.
Speaking on a radio program on Jan. 19, Legislative Council Member Kenneth Fok proposed extending the marathon to a two-day event.
Fok highlighted that many overseas runners stayed in HK for two nights to prepare, which significantly benefited the local hotel and tourism industries. He suggested that one race day could be held in the urban center, while the other could showcase the Northern Metropolis, allowing participants and audiences worldwide to experience HK's countryside scenery and enhance the city's global promotional reach.
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