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The 2021 Sands China Macao International 10K, jointly organized by the Sports Bureau and the General Association of Athletics of Macau, will be held on 11 April. Two race categories will be held, namely 10K and Fun Run, with a total of 10,000 places available. Registration starts from 6 March for the 10K race and from 7 March for the Fun Run. A press conference was held today (3 March) by the Organizing Committee to announce the title sponsor, as well as introducing the race details and registration arrangements.
Sands China Ltd. named the Title Sponsor of the Event
At the press conference, the Organizing Committee announced that Sands China Ltd. is the title sponsor for the 2021 Macao International 10K. Dr. Wilfred Wong, President and Executive Director of Sands China Ltd., presented the cheque of sponsorship amount of 8 million patacas to Mr. Pun Weng Kun, President of the Sports Bureau. The press conference was also attended by: President of the General Association of Athletics of Macau, Mr. Ma Iao Hang; Vice-Presidents of the Sports Bureau, Mr. Allen Lau Cho Un and Ms. Christine Lam Lin Kio.
Registration Open to Public from 6 and 7 March
The Fun Run race will start at 7am and the 10K race at 7:30am at the Sai Van Lake Square. The 10K course runs along Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre and Sai Van Bridge, with the finish located inside the Olympic Sport Centre Stadium. 6,000 places are available for the 10K race and 4,000 for the Fun Run. Registration for the two categories will commence on two different days, with registration starting for the 10K starting at 9am on 6 March (Saturday) and for the Fun Run category at 9am on 7 March (Sunday). Participants may register at the event’s website www.macao10k.com or in person at Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion. Online and on-site registration will commence at the same date and time and will be closed immediately when all places are taken.
For online registration, registrants may visit www.macao10k.com to start the registration process. Macao International Marathon account holders must use their existing account to register for this event. Users who have already opened an account but have forgotten their user name and password may reset the password on the event’s website. New registrants who do not have an existing account may open one on the website. Participants should prepare their personal information as well as an electronic copy of their identification document for registration purpose. Visa, Mastercard and China UnionPay are accepted for registration fee payment.
Registrants who opt for on-site registration may proceed to Pavilion B of the Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion from 9am to 6pm on 6 and 7 March and should bring along the completed registration form, a copy of their identification document and the registration fee. For a trouble-free on-site registration, each person may submit a maximum of 15 registration forms each time; cash in Macau patacas or Hong Kong dollars (no exchange rate difference will be refunded) as well as Macau Pass and MPay are accepted.
Measures will be adopted according to the pandemic situation
In order to provide a safe condition for the participants, the Organizing Committee will follow the anti-pandemic guidelines issued by the Health Bureau and request participants to show a proof of valid negative COVID test result on race day. Further details of the arrangement will be announced in due course. In addition, the Organizing Committee will pay close attention to the COVID-19 pandemic situation and will adopt preventive measures according to the guidelines by the Health Bureau.
The Organizing Committee reminds all participants that they must comply with Macao’s Law No. 2/2004 on the Prevention, Control and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, pay attention to and cooperate with the anti-epidemic measures of the Macao SAR Government. By submitting the registration form, participants clearly understand and agree to cooperate with the anti-epidemic measures of the Macao SAR Government. No cancellation or refund will be allowed for confirmed registrations.
The Organizing Committee also advises participants to prepare and practice for the event based on their own physical conditions, and all are encouraged to read the guidelines and regulations carefully. For regulations and details, please visit the official website www.macao10k.com.