Last update: 21 Aug 2024
Yes, you need to first register with the official organiser before registering as an HKBU Runner. The Public Ballot Registration was closed.
It will start from 4 September to 9 October 2024.
Before joining the HKBU Marathon team, registration and payment should be completed and confirmed by the official organiser. You can register as an HKBU runner via our website from 4 September to 9 October 2024.
No, the prerequisite for joining the HKBU Marathon team is having your registration and payment confirmed by the official organiser.
No, you AND your family/friend must join the race together.
You need to register for your family member and friend for their joining of the HKBU Marathon Team. Please follow the procedures in the online form to fill in their information when you register.
Last update: 19 Sep 2024
The prerequisite for to receive the sponsorship is confirming your participation at the starting line on the race day. Other details regarding 2025 sponsorship entitlement will be shared at a later date.
The subsidy will only be granted to HKBU staff, students and alumni.
If you have already graduated, you will not be eligible for 100% sponsorship as a student, but you are still eligible for 50% sponsorship as an alumnus. If you have left your job on the event date, you will not be eligible for sponsorship as a staff member.
If you fulfil the requirements for obtaining the sponsorship (which will be announced later), the entry fee sponsorship will be reimbursed through bank transfer. The arrangements of the reimbursement are as follows:
Staff: reimburse through your payroll account.
Students: reimburse through the bank account you provide in the BUniPort system. Exchange students will be individually arranged.
Alumni: reimburse through the bank account provided by you.
Please click here to provide or update your local bank account information in the BUniPort.
Please provide your bank account information when you fill in the online registration form to join the HKBU Marathon Team.
No, the account holder must be the alumnus himself/ herself. If the information does not match, the bank reserves the right to reject the transfer request of the University, resulting in the delay or cancellation of the reimbursement.
We will reimburse the entry fee sponsorship through bank transfer. If you do not have or cannot provide the information of a Hong Kong bank account, we will be unable to reimburse the entry fee sponsorship.
Last update: 16 Jan 2025
Yes, they can enjoy the same benefits as the HKBU members except for the official entry fee sponsorship. Details of the benefits will be announced on the HKBU Marathon Team website later.
You can sign up for the sessions when you register online for the HKBU Marathon Team. Participants will be informed about the arrangement of the sessions.
Last update: 16 Jan 2025
HKBU runners can choose to collect your runner’s pack in person at Kowloon Tong Campus or via SF Express COD.
An email titled “Pre-race Preparation for HKBU Runner” will be sent to all runners. Please take a moment to indicate your preferred option by filling out the online form no later than 22 January 2025. This will help us ensure a smooth and efficient process for everyone.
If we don’t hear from you by the deadline, your Runner’s Pack will be automatically reserved for in-person collection at the Kowloon Tong Campus on 4 or 6 February 2025.
If you have not yet received our email on or before 22 January 2025 (Wed). Please contact us.
You need to present the following documents upon collection:
Each runner will individually receive an email about pre-race preparation. If you need to authorise another person to collect your runner’s pack , you should download and fill in the authorisation letter by clicking here. The authorised person should present their identification together with a copy of your HKID card / Passport and the signed authorisation letter upon collection.
The authorised person does not need to be a HKBU runner. They should present their HKID card / Passport together with a copy of your HKID card / Passport and the signed authorisation letter upon collection.
Yes, please make a remark in the online form.
No, we only allow eligible family member/friend runners registered by HKBU staff, students, or alumni runners to make combined delivery arrangements.
The T-shirt and windbreaker sizes and quantities were ordered based on the provided details. Please note that no further changes can be made at this point. Thank you for your understanding.
No. This year, the official organiser is unable to provide group collection arrangement for the official runner T-shirt. HKBU runners will need to follow the instructions given by the official organiser and separately arrange the collection of the official runner T-shirt on your own.
The HKBU Runner’s Pack will be forfeited, and no further arrangements will be made.
Please wear the specially designed HKBU T-shirt or windbreaker to show team spirit.
Last update: 16 Jan 2025
The HKBU booth will operate on the Marathon Day from 5am to 1pm at Causeway Bay Sports Ground.
Join BUers at our booth to celebrate your achievements! Capture the moment, collect special souvenirs, and take part in a refreshing post-workout session thoughtfully arranged by the School of Chinese Medicine!
You can collect the HKBU souvenir at our booth on the Marathon Day.
Please wear the HKBU runner’s T-shirt or windbreaker and present your Bib number. Our helpers will verify your identity at the booth.
No. You need to collect it in-person on Marathon Day.
The HKBU souvenir will be forfeited, and no further arrangements will be made.
Due to space limitations at the HKBU booth, we kindly encourage you to utilise the luggage storage services provided by the official event organiser.