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Hong Kong runners hit out at conditions for inaugural Northern Metropolis Marathon

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SCMP - China Feed 2By Lexi Tian,Stephy Zhang
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Hong Kong runners hit out at conditions for inaugural Northern Metropolis Marathon
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Water shortages, gruelling course conditions and a lengthy post-race walk marred Hong Kong’s inaugural Northern Metropolis Marathon on Sunday, participants have said, prompting calls for organisers to overhaul arrangements if the event is to return. As the city seeks to establish itself as a premier hub for mega-events, experts warned the problems went beyond teething issues. They urged organisers to ensure they had the professional expertise required to host similar events in future. Organised.

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  • Hong Kong runners hit out at conditions for inaugural Northern Metropolis Marathon.
  • As the city seeks to establish itself as a premier hub for mega-events, experts warned the problems went beyond teething issues.
  • They urged organisers to ensure they had the professional expertise required to host similar events in future.

Water shortages, gruelling course conditions and a lengthy post-race walk marred Hong Kong’s inaugural Northern Metropolis Marathon on Sunday, participants have said, prompting calls for organisers to overhaul arrangements if the event is to return. As the city seeks to establish itself as a premier hub for mega-events, experts warned the problems went beyond teething issues. They urged organisers to ensure they had the professional expertise required to host similar events in future. Organised...

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