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Hong Kong’s first Northern Metropolis Marathon will have patrols checking for loose dogs before the race. The route passes through New Territories, where two people died in dog attacks since August. Race coordinator Ricky Chan said government departments provided input on the patrols.
The marathon, marking the 100th anniversary of the New Territories Heung Yee Kuk, has 15,000 runners registered. The course follows Tolo Harbour and Lam Tsuen River, then the Lung Shan Tunnel. Runners must reach the tunnel turn by 10:10 a.m. or be disqualified. Read more culture coverage.
The race aims to showcase the Northern Metropolis, a government plan for housing and industry. The Hong Kong Observatory forecasts high humidity for race day, making the late miles challenging. Organizers hope the event will improve in future. Related: Valencia Half Marathon Elite Start List Announced.
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Organizers to inspect course for stray dogs before Sunday's marathon. Hong Kong’s first Northern Metropolis Marathon will have patrols checking for loose dogs before the race. The route passes through New Territories, where two people died in dog attacks since August. Race coordinator Ricky Chan said government departments provided input on the patrols.
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Runner World published this brief on October 27, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 27, 2026.
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