10,000 Runners Hit the Streets for Sands China Macao International 10K
Source: news.source.prnewswire_apac
The 2025 Sands China Macao International 10K, held on March 16, attracted nearly 10,000 runners from 40 countries and regions. The event, which promotes the integration of 'tourism + sport', featured new race records set by Kenyan athletes Vincent Kibet Langat and Betty Sigei in the men's and women's 10K races, respectively. The race route included the Sai Van Bridge and the Cotai Strip for the first time, enhancing Macao's sports tourism brand. Sands China also engaged in community inclusivity by involving local NGOs and hosting various complementary activities.
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The event took place on March 16, 2025, with around 10,000 participants.
Runners came from 40 countries and regions.
The race route included the Sai Van Bridge and the Cotai Strip for the first time.
Kenyan athletes Vincent Kibet Langat and Betty Sigei set new race records in the men's and women's 10K races.
Macao athletes Wang Kun and Hoi Long won in their respective categories, with Wang setting a new Macao record.
The event was part of the 'Culture City of East Asia 2025 – Macao, China' programme.
Sands China arranged for 550 participants, including team members and members of four local social service institutions.
The FUNkiest Costume Award was themed 'Ocean Run' to promote marine environment awareness.
Sands China provided food and beverage discounts to participants to support local SMEs and the economy.
