Marathon Charity Programme of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026

Call For Wish Heroes to Run For a Wish

Make-A-Wish Hong Kong is delighted to be one of the selected charitable organisations of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026! With 30 quotas allocated specially for fundraising purposes, all proceeds will be used to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses and support our hospital services.

Every 25 seconds, there is a child who is diagnosed with a critical illness. Serving as a supplement to medical treatment and complementing one another as acknowledged by healthcare professionals, we believe that a Wish Journey – through which a child articulates, refines and realises his/her wish – will bring a transformative impact not just to the child concerned, but also to the child’s family as they tackle some of their most difficult trials in life.

We now invite runners from all walks of life to be our charity runners, or donate to support our Wish Heroes, to make more Wishes come true, and empower children with critical illnesses with hope, strength and happiness.

Allocated Race Quota:

Full Marathon – 3 spaces (Min. Donation Amount: $3,000)
Half Marathon – 6 spaces (Min. Donation Amount $2,500)
10km Race  – 21 spaces (Min. Donation Amount: $2,000)

The charity quotas are served on a first-come, first-served basis.

How to become a Wish Hero

I haven’t got any ballot place

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Step 1: Show your interest
Complete the online form here to submit your interest (URL: https://forms.gle/2xP5GvVzCWzEa7Gr9)
Step 2: Confirmation
Within a week upon submitting the Google form, we will reach out to you to know your preferred donation method, and set up a crowdfunding link
Step 3: Donation
We will provide the details for direct donation or crowdfunding for you. Applicants have to reach the minimum donation amount within 1 week.
Step 4: Registration on HKAAA’s Designated Portal
Upon confirming receipt of your donation, we will forward the designated registration link to you within 1 week.
*Please submit your registration before 14 November 2025. Any late submissions will not be accepted by HKAAA.
Step 5: Enrollment
HKAAA will notify all successful applicants in late November via Email.

Register for a Charity Place

I already have a ballot place

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If you have your own ballot place, why not set up a crowdfunding link for free and invite your friends to support you to grant wishes in 2026?

Setup your Fundraising Page

FAQ

  1. Is it true that all my donations will be donated to Make-A-Wish Hong Kong? 
    Yes.
  2. I have no experience in running a marathon, can I apply to be a Wish Hero? 
    Of Course! The 10km race is a great place to start. We are also arranging training sessions with other Wish Heroes, so you are not alone in this journey.
  3. Why is the application fee for the Marathon Charity Programme of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026 more expensive than the public ballot registration? 
    The Marathon Charity Programme of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026 aims to provide local charitable organisations with the opportunity to raise funds, making it different from public ballot registration. You are not required to pay your registration fee on your own. We encourage you to share your Wish to become a Wish Hero with your friends, teachers and family. We are here to support you by setting up your own fundraising page, so you can crowdfund via social media.
  4. If I have successfully registered for other races, can I still be a Wish Hero? 
    Of Course! We welcome you to join us by setting up your own fundraising page and practising with other Wish Heroes!
  5. Do I have to have once overcome a critical illness or be a parent of a child with critical illnesses in order to be a Wish Hero?
    No. We welcome anyone who wants to run for a wish. If you want to learn more about our work, this is a great opportunity for you to have a closer look.

Coporate Support

With this unique opportunity, we would like to be alongside for this marathon journey with you and other Wish Heroes.

Enquiry

If you have any questions about the Marathon Charity Programme of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong 2026, please reach out to our project lead Venice Lau.

fundraising@makeawish.org.hk
3101 1158 / 5503 9230

For a donation of HK$100 or above, an official receipt can provide for tax deduction purposes. Please email the donation record, receipt name and contact information to for the official receipt.

Funds raised through the Programme will be used for supporting our services for children with critical illnesses in Hong Kong and Macau.