Controversy over Arrangements for First Northern Metropolis Marathon
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Hong Kong's first Northern Metropolis Marathon was held on Sunday, and runners afterwards criticised poor arrangements, including a lack of water along the route, a difficult course and an excessively long walk after the race, demanding a full review if the organiser holds the event again. Experts warned that 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. The report did not mention any response from the organiser.
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- 南華早報·香港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.
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