Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Half-Marathon planned for 2023
- Athletics chiefs say feasibility studies on capacity and logistics are under way, with race subject to government approval amid Covid-19 restrictions
- First edition of race will take place in Hong Kong, with ‘longer-term ambition of expanding to Zhuhai and Macau in future’
The Hong Kong Association of Athletics Affiliates (HKAAA) and sponsors Manulife on Tuesday announced a partnership to bring the proposed race to the bridge, which opened in 2018 and connects the three Greater Bay Area cities.
The bridge runs for 42 kilometres (26 miles), stretching from Hong Kong to Macau’s port and on to Zhuhai’s port, making it the longest bridge and sea tunnel crossing in the world.
“It gives us great pleasure to partner with Manulife Hong Kong to realise this first-ever half-marathon on the HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge,” Kwan Kee, the association’s chairman, said.
“We are thrilled that HKAAA is pursuing this new and exciting destination for distance runners. Forming this partnership and taking forward our shared ambition of hosting a running event at a signature GBA landmark when the HKSAR is celebrating its 25th anniversary is particularly meaningful.”
The announcement was made at a signing ceremony for the memorandum of understanding between the two parties.
