Richard Burrage's Staging Area

Beautiful run that is full of stunning vistas. Did not feel like a city run as it was primarily along the shoreline, across the GG bridge and through parks. Plenty of drink stops. The start had few volunteers and very little signage; I had to dump my drop bag in the trash, as I could not find a drop bag point.

Staggeringly beautiful scenery. Very tough inclines, almost rock climbing at some points. Very well organised with regular refreshment stops and no chance of getitng lost. Remains the most beautiful run I have every enjoyed.

25 degrees yet sunny, beautiful run and walk through mountains, ethnic vilages, tea terraces. Wonderful local supporters along the way. Apricot tree blossoms ready for Tet abound.

A very tough race, with 3000+ metres of climb. I missed a turn and added an unnecessary 500 metres beyond that. Based in the New Territories and includes a climb of Hong Kong’s highest peak (Tai Mo Shan). The race mostly follows the Maclehose trail (stage 4 Ma On Shan national park) along ridges providing great views of HK and the islands. The terrain under foot is good and is possible to run down and up (if willing). The weather was perfect, bright, sunny and 25 degrees. The last 2 hours were in the dark and the organisers do enforce mandatory equipment.

The French know how to have a great time. Amazing production with 20 wine stops as you run through various Chateaus. Beyond wine the normal stops you would imagine plus great food; steaks, oysters and more. A fun, relaxing run with no hills to worry about running through vineyards in the sunshine and 22 degrees. Oh and in fancy dress. Even the finish has wine, food and beer. A beautiful bucket list run.

A tough coastal run leading to Table Cape, included 1,900m of climb although there were no serious inclines. A great excuse to visit Tasmania! I traversed sand, bitumen for 2k, ploughed fields, seaweed, volcanic looking rock pools, stones, boulders, pine needles, bog, cushion like earth, fallen leaves, you named it and it was underfoot. All the time crisscrossing from cliff top to sea and back with some stunning views and near silence. Well organised with well stoked refreshments on route. A long day but a pleasant 20 to 25 degrees throughout the run (and walk).

The race is very well organised, with theh first half being through old Macau and includes 2 stuning and different bridge runs. The 2nd half is a little repetitive along Cotai strip. Temperature was around 22 degrees with a constant plaasant cool breeze. Refreshment stations were very frequent and very well stocked. I was very pleasantly suprised by this marathon.

A beautiful environment, a stunning run, but the 1,800 m to the summit of Mt. Ugo was incrediblt hard. Much of descent was also too steep to run. On teh piositive side teh race suppirt was great and the panoramas were amazing.

Starts at 4.30 to avoid heat . A miserable route except for the first 2 kms. Mostly along a multi lane road and back again for the first 21k ith only one lane closed to traffic. Then 10K along a busy street dodging traffic. The last 10ks are soul destroying, loops around a dull, shade-less (Thu Thiem) a new urban area under development. Drink stops are plentiful throughout the course, with volunteers every few kilometres to cheer you along on the first half – after which the traffic is too dreadful even for the volunteers.

Depsite a 4.30am start the humidity is high. The run is a repat lopp and on teh second loop the sun is up and the heat intensfies. The traffic is also heavy so between the noise, heat and exhaust fumes the enjoyment is lost.

Whilst much of the run is on a highway through west kowloon, it was suprisingly pleasant. With bright sunshine and 13 degrees the conditions were perfect. Several very long bridges and tunnels add some elevation. The home stretch along the harbour front on HK island was great, but collided with shorter distance runners who provided a human traffic jam when you least expect it. If i could have run the last 7k faster it would have been impossible to do so. A very well organised event for all logistics.

A stunning run around the temples of Ankor, Siem Reap. A very casual crowd of runners all having a good time passing the temples and the grounds. Well organised, but never starts on time.

Extremely well organised. An amazing route around the city and passing nearly all the most famous landmarks. Great spectators align the route with a constant cheer. A tad cold for someone living in Asia, combined with a mostly flat course gave me a personal best.

My previous marathons have all been Asian city based. Whilst I have run some mountain trails in Dalat and Sapa Vietnam, none compare. This marathon is simply breath taking, every corner you turn offers a new stunning panorama. With under 200 participants it is a very personal and fun experience. I ran the first half with my 14 year old daughter and as she approached mile 20, I reminded her of how lucky we were to be here, to be healthy and to be able to run in such a incredible environment. In previous marathons the last few miles are a mental challenge, here the experience is far more serene as the mental duress is extinguished by the splendor if the mountain scenery.

Great to be able to run in the town I live with my daughter! Boring route, but well organised, be great to one day have a run through the city centre and to have a full marathon.

Not a great run, elevated highway, many lanes still with traffic. Pedestrian street at end with no regard for runners. Happy to complete but not one to recommend.

Beautiful and stunning but really I could not run 60% of the course. Others could so my issue not the course. Hand and knees climbing in parts. Getting there, camping, the sites, the people, all make for a very unique experience and a wonderful excursion on the northern mountains.

It was a 15K run through a magnificent city where every turn delights the eyes. Highly recommended. Crowded but fun. Getting home post run was a long walk (adding another 5K). I would definitely go back for a longer run or a repeat.