Runners Criticise Poor Arrangements at Hong Kong's First Northern Metropolis Marathon; Water Shortages and Difficult Course Prompt Calls for Organiser to Improve

Hong Kong's first Northern Metropolis Marathon was held on Sunday, with runners criticising poor arrangements, including water shortages, a difficult course and an excessively long walk after the race, and demanding a full review if the organiser holds it again. Experts warned the problems were not confined to the starting stage and urged the organiser to ensure it has the professional capability to hold events of this kind.