At 7:30 a.m. on December 28, with the starting gun, the 2025 Hengqin Life Insurance Hengqin Marathon (hereinafter referred to as the "2025 Hengqin Marathon") started in the Central Park of Hengqin Financial Island. Runners from all over the world gathered in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone (hereinafter referred to as the "Cooperation Zone") in Hengqin to measure this hot land full of vitality and opportunities with their footsteps.

The event continues the classic round-the-island route, starting from the Central Park of Hengqin Financial Island, passing through Hengqin Financial Island, Hengqin Port, Tianmuqin Terrace, Hengqin Culture and Art Center, Mangzhou Wetland Park, Flower Sea Promenade and other Hengqin landmarks and attractions, as well as overlooking the Macao Tower. The track is scenic and flat and open along the way, providing good conditions for the runners to create good results.

After fierce competition, the men's championship of the 2025 Hengqin Marathon was won by Zhu Jialin with a time of 02:25:38, and Cui Jiale and Wan Lei won the runner-up and third place with a time of 02:25:52 and 02:26:43 respectively.

In the women's group, Dong Yunyun took the lead in crossing the line with a time of 02:55:20, followed by Xu Meiling and Yang Ye, who won the runner-up and third place with a time of 02:55:34 and 02:56:49 respectively.

In the half marathon event, the runners also showed good strength. The men's championship was won by Cui Weikang with a time of 01:09:12, and Shi Jilin and Lee Sang-sang won the second and third places with a time of 01:09:22 and 01:13:18 respectively.

In the women's group, Wei Chunhua, who previously won the 2024 Hengqin Marathon women's championship, won the 2025 Hengqin Marathon women's half marathon championship with a time of 01:20:09; He Fang and Lu Jiayi won the runner-up and third place with a time of 01:21:14 and 01:24:00 respectively.

"The overall climb of the Hengqin Marathon track is not high, and it can be called a PB (Personal Best) track in Guangdong." After winning the championship, Wei Chunhua could not hide his joy, "I won the whole marathon championship here in the first half of this year, and this time I won the first half marathon, Hengqin is really my blessed land." She also enthusiastically recommended, "Whether it is a runner who wants to hit a good result or a lover who wants to experience the scenery of the track, you can come to Hengqin to participate." After the game, you can also stroll along the seaside and experience the unique charm of the coastal city. ”

The tide of the Bay Area is rising, Hengqin and Macao are harmonious, and the beautiful picture of the integrated development of Hengqin and Macao is slowly unfolding. As an important platform for promoting Macao's moderate economic diversification and deepening cooperation between Guangdong and Macao, the Co-operation Zone is strengthening exchanges and cooperation with Macao in the field of people's livelihood through sports events. As a large-scale brand sports event in the cooperation zone, the Hengqin Marathon has gradually become an important bridge for residents of Hengqin and Macao to enhance understanding and deepen friendship. This event attracted 16,000 runners, including 679 Macao runners and 340 Hong Kong runners, and like-minded runners ran together, becoming a vivid portrayal of the integration of Hengqin and Macao and the coordinated development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

In order to allow runners to enjoy the efficiency and convenience of "urbanization" between Hengqin and Macao, the organizers of the event have set up a special Macao collection area at the Xinhua Tower in Macau, and provided Macao shuttle bus service on the day of the race to help the runners "clear customs in 1 minute" and go directly to the venue. "Participating in the competition for four consecutive years, I can feel the new changes in Hengqin every time." Macau runner Leung Jun Kit sighed that from the financial island lined with high-rise buildings to the picturesque flower promenade, every scenery on the way made him deeply appreciate the vigorous vitality brought by the integrated development of Hengqin and Macao.

In addition, this competition also customizes exclusive "AI short videos" for all contestants. After the race, participants can download it for free through the official platform, and forever treasure the track memory and personal competitive style of the 2025 Hengqin Marathon and leave good memories.

At 13:45, the last runner arrived at the finish line accompanied by the "Closing Rabbit". The staff has already lined up to welcome them, offering flowers and applause, which is a warm tradition that the Hengqin Marathon has adhered to for many years - not only applauding the winners, but also paying tribute to every runner who persevered to the end and never gave up.

This event was certified as a Class A event by the Chinese Athletics Association, hosted by the Executive Committee of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, undertaken by Zhuhai Huafa Group Co., Ltd. and Nanguang (Group) Co., Ltd., operated by Zhuhai Huafa Sports Operation Management Co., Ltd. and Nanguang Cultural and Creative Industry Co., Ltd., and strongly supported by the Macau Athletics Association.