Top Running Clubs And Gyms For Marathon Training In Hong Kong

F45

F45 Training, Various Locations, https://f45training.com/hk/

Joint Dynamics

Joint Dynamics has developed a tried and tested method of getting people through whatever race or challenge they have chosen - a 245km race from Athens to Sparta or your first 5km. They will coach you through training, technique, gait analysis, nutrition, race tactics, and recovery.

Joint Dynamics (Central), 5/F, Asia Standard Tower, 59-65 Queens Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2762 0528

Joint Dynamics (Quarry Bay), 12/F, Dorset House, 979 Kings Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, +852 2762 0528, https://www.jointdynamics.com.hk/

Streetathon Running Classes

Train alongside seasoned local marathon athletes at budget-friendly prices! With extensive experience in marathons both locally and internationally, the trainers provide expert guidance to help you reach your running goals. Streetathon also organizes annual events, including the popular Kerry Hong Kong Streetathon.

Their 8-week training programs cater to runners preparing for 10k, half-marathon, or full marathon distances. If the current term is in progress, you may need to wait for the next cycle to complete the full program.

Training sessions are held at Tsing Yi Sports Ground or Kowloon Bay Sports Ground, offering convenient venues to elevate your performance.

Hong Kong Streetathon, Whatsapp: +852 3590 6980, streetathon@runourcity.org https://www.streetathon.com/en/others_training_class.php

Pure: Run Your Best Marathon!

Looking to get that final push for your marathon training?

The PURE Marathon Training Program is designed to help runners start strong and finish strong, including improving their endurance, speed, and race pace while allowing for necessary recovery. It is a four-week personalized training program where you work on the following:

• Week 1: Improving Joint Mobility
• Week 2: Improving Core Strength
• Week 3: Endurance Building
• Week 4: Tapering

There are different price packages (there are packages for PURE cardholders and for non-cardholders) to choose from and yes, there's a free trial!

Pure, Various Locations, https://www.pure-360.com.hk/

The Gone Runners Running Club

Gone Runners have been around since 2016 and are committed to creating a fun, safe environment for everyone to enjoy running. Members (new members can choose between signing up for a monthly or annual membership) can sign up for the following training programs that will surely benefit their marathon training journey:

ROAD RUNNING

• Beginners Half/Full Marathon (26 weeks)
• Intermediates Half/Full Marathon (sub 4 hours, 26 weeks)
• Advanced Half/Full Marathon (sub 3 hours, 26 weeks)
• Beginners 5k Program

You'll receive training details from your coach, charts, and a detailed list of what your sessions will be like. They also add monthly challenges for you to try and smash to help maintain and encourage motivation.

The Gone Runners Running Club, https://gonerunners.com/training

HKAAA

The Hong Kong Association of Athletics Affiliates (HKAAA) is dedicated to promoting and enhancing athletic performance while organizing both local and international competitions. As the primary organizer of many athletic events in Hong Kong, including the renowned Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, HKAAA plays a key role in the city’s running scene.

In preparation for the Hong Kong Marathon, they offer specialized clinics and training sessions to help runners perform their best. While current courses are fully booked, keep this in mind for future reference or upcoming marathon training opportunities.

HKAAA, 24/F, Guangdong Tours Center, 18 Pennington Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, +852 2177 2600, inquiry@hkaaa.com, https://hkaaa.com/

Hong Kong Sports Clinic

Experience personalized coaching designed to meet your unique goals and needs. Their comprehensive services include:

• Running Optimization
• Injury Management
• Running-Specific Strength Training

With expert guidance, their specialists provide the tools and support you need to stay on track and achieve your running goals for future races!

Hong Kong Sports Clinic, 1/F & 10/F, Li Dong Building, 9 Li Yuen Street East, Central, Hong Kong, +852 3709 2846, Whatsapp: +852 5533 1936, https://hongkongsportsclinic.com/

Tribal Fitness

Tribal Fitness, 3/F, Al-Aqmar House, 30 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, +852 5442 7645, info@tribalfitnesshk.com, https://tribalfitnesshk.com/

Want More? Running Clubs, Sports Centres

If you can't find a gym that suits your interests in prepping for a marathon, why not check out these run clubs and training sessions?

• GO PARK Sports - Affordable training sessions available for the next Hong Kong Marathon. Sessions are guided by Hong Kong's renowned long-distance running coaches and athletes.
  • GO PARK Sports Community Track, 9 Hoi Ying Road, Ma On Shan, Whatsapp: +852 9133 0596, https://goparksports.hk/
• Harbour Runners - A creative run crew that loves to run around the city and hosts weekly runs. They welcome runners of all paces and backgrounds.
  • https://www.instagram.com/harbourrunners/, https://www.facebook.com/HarbourRunners.hk/
• Midnight-Runners - If you happen to be around Victoria Harbour on a Thursday night, you would've definitely seen some of this lot running around pumped with energy. A community, volunteer-led group, they bring running + fitness to a whole another level of fun, and yes, they host long runs to help marathon runners.
  • https://www.midnightrunners.com/cities/hong-kong
• Skechers - They provide a 14-week marathon training program to 20 runners at a time only. So make sure to keep updated with their page. They also host community runs.
  • https://www.skechers.com.hk/
• Wazup Running Club (pictured) - This is a strong and diverse running crew that meets every week and you are encouraged to run at your own pace. They have a strong community that helps its members push each other when trying to reach their running goals. They also have their own merch and are also fueled by The Station.
  • https://www.instagram.com/wazuprunning/, https://wazup.run/