Join us at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 21.01.2018

This weekend be prepared for the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, beginning 

21.01.2018. This event has evolved over time from it’s beginning in 1997 with just over 

1,000 entries to becoming a signature international sporting event with over 74,000 runners 

as of it’s 20th anniversary in 2016. We at Gay Games Hong Kong 2022 are proud to support 

this major sporting event run by the Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association and hope to 

see many of you there to join us! The race is very inclusive and includes the following races: 

Marathon, Half Marathon, 10KM Race, Youth Dash, Family Run, 3KM Wheelchair Race and 

10KM Wheelchair race. Every runner will be able to enjoy running on the most scenic roads 

in Hong Kong with an amazing atmosphere of spectators cheering along the way.

While we love to run for fun (and enjoy the fact that local running culture is getting more 

popular and more mainstream), the prize money is nothing to sneeze at either! There will be 

USD300,000 in prize money awarded to the top runners, with the first three Challenge race 

participants who are permanent residents of Hong Kong awarded Special Prize Money.

One of the key messages the Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association would like to 

promote is to keep encouraging people to exercise in their everyday life. Daily physical 

exercise is extremely important to both good physical and good mental health.  It is very 

important to have sufficient rest and proper recovery exercise after the race as this can lower 

your risk of injury and eliminate fatigue.  Here are a few good tips for recovery after the race:

Do not stop immediately after the race, no matter how tired you are or how hard it is to lift 

your legs, you must keep walking.

Runners should have a full-body stretch after the race and may consider using massage cream 

to speed up blood circulation and ease muscle pain.

All the glycogen stored in your body will be used up by the time you finish the race, 

therefore, runners should replace the loss of fluid, electrolytes, carbohydrates and proteins by 

eating and drinking well. As for replenishing food and drinks, bananas are a good alternative 

to sports drinks. A single banana can provide around 100 calories and a rich supply of starch 

and electrolytes like potassium which can replenish what you have lost during the race.

About us:

Founded in San Francisco in 1982, the Gay Games are the world’s largest sporting and 

cultural event led by LGBT+ athletes, artists, and musicians. Everyone is welcome to 

participate in the Gay Games, regardless of sexual orientation, ability or gender. Hosting Gay 

Games Hong Kong 2022 is a chance for all of Asia to show its pride at the international 

sporting and cultural event for all and will promote diversity, inclusion and tolerance.

Show your support and stay up to date on all important announcements by following 

 #GGHK2022 on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Connect with Gay Games Hong Kong 2022

Website: http://www.gaygameshk2022.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GayGamesHK2022

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gaygameshk2022

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaygameshk2022/

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