In any major sports competition, the runners are not the only ones racing against time; everyone working behind the scene is also racing against time to make the necessary preparations to ensure a smooth-running and successful event. The annual Hong Kong Marathon owes its success to all the volunteers doing their part while working as a team under strict time constraints.
The Hong Kong Marathon which attracts over 70,000 runners from Hong Kong and around the world is organised by the Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association. Behind the scene workers are made up of members of its affiliated clubs and volunteers comprising students, scouts and the general public. Along it’s 40 kilometer route, helpers perform duties ranging from distribution of runners’ bibs, transport of supplies and setting up of signs, decoration, and water stations along the route, collection and transport of runners’ baggage and the distribution of refreshment packs at the finish.
Well before the first start pistol goes off, everyone working behind the scene has already started their race towards the goal of ensuring the marathon runs smoothly and ends in resounding success.
