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Love runs hot in the Hong Kong rain, two lovers get engaged on the sidelines of the marathon. Photo: Felix Wong

In pics: Hong Kong Marathon runners get up, dress up, pound the pavement – and propose marriage on the finishing line

The 20th anniversary of the Hong Kong marathon was a cheery affair - including a marriage proposal on the finish line

Daniel Moss

The South China Morning Post’s photographers were out at points across the route for Hong Kong’s 20th annual marathon to capture all the colour of the event.

Runners wait to start their Hong Kong Marathon attempt. Photo: Felix Wong
Runners brave the cold and rain at the Hong Kong Marathon 2016. Photo: Felix Wong
A dark and rainy start. Photo: Felix Wong
The slick of rain on asphalt provided an atmospheric touch. Photo: Felix Wong
Spiderman finishes his run at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay. Photo: Nora Tam
Good weather for sharks, this fearsome aquatic creature was in his element. Photo: Nora Tam
Photo: Nora Tam
Photo: Felix Wong
Organisers went through boxes of bananas to keep hungry runners’ energy levels up. Photo: Felix Wong
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