The race for 2009 took place on 8 February, with the courses for all events remaining the same as the previous year.
About 55,000 people enrolled, among which 51,272 runners turned up (of which 31,000 were of the 10 km event, 7000 in full marathon), breaking previous records.
The prize pool was US$100,000, with the winner getting US$20,000.
Kenyan runner Cyprian Kiogora Mwobi won the full marathon in 2:14:57, setting a new course record.
The women's title was won by Winnie Frida Kwamboka Nyansikera, also Kenyan, in 2:41:25.

The finishing rate this year was 98%.
The injury count was 394, of which 16 were sent to the hospital (including a case due to a temperature), down from 31 in 2008.
5000 runners requested massage due to cramps.
Blind students participated in the 10 km race with escort by their teachers.
The relative humidity that day was high at 60%-85%, making the race less comfortable.
The inclination on the course was also a subject of complaint.

Two runners were found using identical number bibs with the number "4", and this spurred discussion.
The number belonged to the Hong Kong delegate, Lau Kwong-man.
Several days later, his coach, Ng Fai-yeung, admitted that he took one bib (Lau got two bibs for being an invited runner, one in front and one on rear) from Lau, wore it and accompanied Leung Yuen-fan, another teammate, in the race.
The event committee delivered its verdict on 12 February with reference to the scandal, disqualifying Lau and Leung from the race.
The HKAAA has considered holding a disciplinary hearing on the matter.
The race for 2009 took place on 8 February, with the courses for all events remaining the same as the previous year. About 55,000 people enrolled, among which 51,272 runners turned up (of which 31,000 were of the 10 km event, 7000 in full marathon), breaking previous records. The prize pool was US$100,000, with the winner getting US$20,000. Kenyan runner Cyprian Kiogora Mwobi won the full marathon in 2:14:57, setting a new course record. The women's title was won by Winnie Frida Kwamboka Nyansikera, also Kenyan, in 2:41:25.
The finishing rate this year was 98%. The injury count was 394, of which 16 were sent to the hospital (including a case due to a temperature), down from 31 in 2008. 5000 runners requested massage due to cramps. Blind students participated in the 10 km race with escort by their teachers. The relative humidity that day was high at 60%-85%, making the race less comfortable. The inclination on the course was also a subject of complaint.
Two runners were found using identical number bibs with the number "4", and this spurred discussion. The number belonged to the Hong Kong delegate, Lau Kwong-man. Several days later, his coach, Ng Fai-yeung, admitted that he took one bib (Lau got two bibs for being an invited runner, one in front and one on rear) from Lau, wore it and accompanied Leung Yuen-fan, another teammate, in the race. The event committee delivered its verdict on 12 February with reference to the scandal, disqualifying Lau and Leung from the race. The HKAAA has considered holding a disciplinary hearing on the matter.
Hong Kong Marathon