[Hong Kong · Trail] CBRE HK50 2026: Marcus Li and Puspa Serma take the titles
At the 50km CBRE HK50 on 17 October, local runner Marcus Li Chun Wing (Peak Hunter) won the men\u2019s race in 5:23:36, while Nepal\u2019s Puspa Serma (Gurkha Blood) took the women\u2019s title in 5:56:20. The race is a key stop on the Action Asia 2026 trail series. (Source: Action Asia Events official page)
[World · Road] Sydney Marathon 2027 ballot closes 19 Oct, results 3 Nov
The ballot for the 29 August 2027 TCS Sydney Marathon closed at 10:00 AEDT on 19 October. Entry was free and not first-come. Results are emailed on 3 November with automatic card charges (A$280 domestic / A$330 international); unsuccessful applicants receive charity and official tour-operator options the same day. (Source: TCS Sydney Marathon official site)
[Japan · Trail] Mt. FUJI 100 2027 priority entry opens 19 Oct, general entry 2 Nov
For the 23-25 April 2027 race, priority entry (top 100 overall in FUJI100mi 2026 plus elites) runs 19 October 12:00 to 15 November 23:59. General and donation entry opens 2 November 12:00 and closes 15 November; ballot results on 1 December, with payment due by 15 December. FUJI100mi entry is JPY 50,000. (Source: organiser press release, 1 Oct)
[South Africa · Road] Cape Town Marathon 2027 charity and tour places sold out
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon (22-23 May 2027) closed its ballot in June; the official site now shows international charity and official tour-operator places are sold out, with both South African and international charity entries gone. The 2027 edition is the event\u2019s first as an Abbott World Marathon Major. (Source: race official site)