HONG KONG – In a highly anticipated convergence of celebrity and fitness, famed actors Edwin Siu and Priscilla Wong successfully completed the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026 10-kilometer race on Sunday, running alongside cinema icon Chow Yun-Fat. The couple crossed the finish line with the legendary “Fat Gor” and several esteemed veteran performers, highlighting the enduring appeal and community spirit of the city’s premier running event.
The atmosphere was electric as the running group, which also included respected figures such as Kent Cheng and Nina Paw, navigated the course. Siu and Wong, participating in their first marathon event, described the joint achievement as profoundly meaningful, particularly the shared experience of finishing the race together.
Health Transformation Through Consistent Effort
For Priscilla Wong, the 10km feat marked a significant personal health triumph. She openly admitted to considering herself “old, weak, and disabled” in the past, even possessing a doctor’s note in her youth excusing her from mandatory school sports. However, a dedicated four-and-a-half-year commitment to running, largely inspired by Chow Yun-Fat’s running group, has radically improved her physical fitness.
“To complete 10 kilometers today makes me incredibly happy,” Wong stated, while firmly ruling out any immediate plans to attempt the half marathon distance. The actress, who also dismissed suggestions that her improved fitness might prompt thoughts of expanding her family, credited the supportive environment of the group for her transformation.
Intergenerational Camaraderie on the Course
The couple emphasized that the greatest joy of the day was the shared experience with esteemed industry veterans. Wong singled out the remarkable effort of actor Lau Kong, who is approaching his 80th birthday.
“Teacher Lau is nearly 80, and the most important thing is that he was able to complete the race,” she commented. Wong noted that she often trains with the senior actor, observing that he ran particularly fast on Sunday, often cheered on by well-wishers along the route in what felt like an early birthday celebration.
The difficulty for the celebrity cohort was managing the intense public attention. Edwin Siu noted the constant interruptions, describing how Chow Yun-Fat himself was perpetually surrounded by fans seeking photographs, barely able to proceed without being stopped.
The Financial Cost of Fitness
Siu revealed a humorous anecdote about their family’s initial marathon planning. He had considered bringing his young son, affectionately known as “Siu Haha,” to encourage his wife, but ultimatley opted against it. Looking to the future, Siu expressed a genuine hope that his son would eventually join the running collective—a group he jokingly called the “group’s grandson.”
This aspiration, however, came with a playful professional observation. Siu quipped that the “membership fees” for their exclusive, high-profile running group—meaning the social costs, training gear, and time investment—were proving rather expensive, necessitating that he and Wong must continue to work diligently to finance their healthy lifestyle.
The success of these established stars in reaching their 10km goal reinforces the powerful cultural visibility of fitness in Hong Kong. Their participation in the Standard Chartered event not only raised its profile but also provided tangible, relatable examples of how consistent effort, regardless of age or previous limitations, can lead to significant health improvements and personal milestones.
