To mark its 70th anniversary, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) fielded a record-breaking marathon team of over 800 staff, students and alumni to participate in various races at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026 on 18 January 2026. Demonstrating remarkable resilience and unity, HKBU claimed the 2nd runner-up position in the event’s inaugural “University Challenge Cup”.

Dr. Kennedy Wong, BBS, JP, Chairman of the Council and the Court of HKBU and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the HKBU Foundation, together with Professor Alex Wai, JP, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU, attended the event to cheer on the runners. Professor Wai also led by example, competing in the “University Challenge Cup”. Other HKBU representatives present to support the team included Dr. Sunny Chai Ngai Chiu, SBS, BBS, JP, Deputy Chairman of the Council and the Court; Mr. Kevin Liem, Treasurer of the Council and the Court; and Dr. Jacinto Tong, Court Member.

To prepare HKBU runners for the challenge, the University organised structured training programmes led by professional coaches from November last year, focusing on running technique improvement and stamina building. In addition to sponsoring entry fees, a support booth was set up at Victoria Park on race day, where a professional team of Chinese medicine practitioners and students from the School of Chinese Medicine offered on-site physical assessments and post-race recovery advice to safeguard runners’ well-being.

Each HKBU runner was gifted an exclusive runner’s pack and exquisite souvenirs, making the experience even more rewarding and fulfilling. The University would like to extend its deepest gratitude to all sponsors for their incredible generosity and wonderful gifts, which brought warmth and encouragement to every step of the journey.

Acknowledgements to sponsors (in alphabetical order):
• Calm Medical Group Limited
• CATALO Natural Health Science Group
• EFX24
• Gallant Biotechnology Limited
• GigaSports
• Hillmalaya Limited
• Hirudoid
• Hoi Tin Tong Company Limited
• Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
• International Warwick Limited
• Joint Dynamics Ltd.
• Lok Yuen Master of Fish Ball
• Long Far Herbal Medicine Manufacturing (Hong Kong) Limited
• Ma Pak Leung Company Ltd.
• Medikpro Antiaging Institution Limited
• New Megain Company Limited
• Nutriworks Limited
• Regenflex
• Spider Outdoor
• SUUNTO Hong Kong
• Tiger Balm Hong Kong Limited
• Vegvísir Sports Therapy Hong Kong
• Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd.
• Wai Yuen Tong
• Wealthy Yield Limited