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In pics: Hong Kong Marathon runners get up, dress up, pound the pavement – and propose marriage on the finishing line

The 20th anniversary of the Hong Kong marathon was a cheery affair - including a marriage proposal on the finish line

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Love runs hot in the Hong Kong rain, two lovers get engaged on the sidelines of the marathon. Photo: Felix Wong
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The South China Morning Post’s photographers were out at points across the route for Hong Kong’s 20th annual marathon to capture all the colour of the event.

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Runners wait to start their Hong Kong Marathon attempt. Photo: Felix Wong
Runners wait to start their Hong Kong Marathon attempt. Photo: Felix Wong
Runners brave the cold and rain at the Hong Kong Marathon 2016. Photo: Felix Wong
Runners brave the cold and rain at the Hong Kong Marathon 2016. Photo: Felix Wong
A dark and rainy start. Photo: Felix Wong
A dark and rainy start. Photo: Felix Wong
The slick of rain on asphalt provided an atmospheric touch. Photo: Felix Wong
The slick of rain on asphalt provided an atmospheric touch. Photo: Felix Wong
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Spiderman finishes his run at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay. Photo: Nora Tam
Spiderman finishes his run at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay. Photo: Nora Tam
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