7 best Hong Kong running routes – with great views – to help your marathon training
Dotted all over Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, these delightful routes are easy to squeeze into your day, whether you’re training for a marathon or looking to stay fit
If you’ve signed up for the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon in February but haven’t made a dent in your training plan, or have simply fallen behind on your daily fitness schedule, these 7 trails in Kowloon and on Hong Kong Island will be at your feet in no time.
The routes have several advantages: they are easily accessible from major business districts on both sides of Victoria Harbour, allow you to go on daily short runs before or after work – or even during your lunch break – and, bonus: they come with spectacular views.
If you’re training for the marathon, you’ll find these short runs especially beneficial – in addition to the longer ones you’re no doubt doing over the weekends – thus boosting your confidence on the big day.
They’re also recommended for overseas visitors looking to stay fit on the road, and offer a different perspective of the city.
Hong Kong Island
1. Central and Western District Promenade
One of the most spectacular routes in the city with stunning harbour views on one side and skyscrapers on the other.
The promenade (including some narrower connecting paths) extends from Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park in Sheung Wan to Golden Bauhinia Square in Wanchai, covering a distance of 3.5km.