Marathon Hong Kong standard chartered

I heard Standard Chartered Bank sponsored the Hong Kong Marathon for 17 consecutive years, starting from 1997, is this statement true, do you have its information, plz tell me if you know about it ??

[Shaleen]

Yes Standard Chartered Bank has sponsored the Hong Kong Marathon for 17 consecutive years, starting from 1997, by this sponsorship, the Standard Chartered Bank promotes a healthy lifestyle and the marathon spirit in Hong Kong's community.

Hong Kong Marathon annual race has attracted overwhelming participation from local and international runners. Hong Kong Marathon is the largest participatory sporting event in Hong Kong, a 'Brand Hong Kong' activity and a source of pride for Hong Kong's community.

20th Hong Kong Marathon will be held most probably on 17.1.2016

I have following news related to Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, if you want information with detail then let me know I will provide you same

[Hong Kong, 17 July 2015] Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2016 Race Date Announcement



[Hong Kong, 17 January 2015] New race arrangements announced at the carnival



[Hong Kong, 15 October, 2014] Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2015 Pilots Youth Dash to Encourage Youth Participation in Long-distance Running



[Hong Kong, 23 September 2014 (10:30am)] Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2015 Quotas for Marathon, Half Marathon and 10KM Races Full



[Hong Kong, 19 September 2014 10:00] Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2015 Marathon and Half Marathon Quotas Full



[Hong Kong, 16 September 2014 (10:30am)] Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2015 Marathon Category Full



[Hong Kong, 14 September 2014] Marathon Registration Starts on 16 September



[Hong Kong, 22 August 2014] Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2015