Some 10,000 runners join HZMB Hong Kong Section Half Marathon

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (Hong Kong Section) Half Marathon was held this morning, attracting some 10,000 runners.

First off the starting line was this year's newly added "10km Challenge" category, which set off at 6:15am followed by the "Half Marathon Challenge" at 7:15am.

This year's race has been upgraded to a World Athletics Platinum Label road race, making it the fourth half marathon worldwide to receive the highest tier of certification.

Several runners who previously competed in the half marathon specifically opted to take part in the 10km event this year.