Community Comes Out Strong for Sands China Macao International 10K

The 2026 Sands China Macao International 10K drew nearly 10,000 runners from 38 countries and regions to enjoy the 10K race and Fun Run with energy and excitement March 15.

Street performers from Sands China created a festive atmosphere and cheered the runners on throughout the course, which passed by The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao and The Londoner Macao.

In this year’s popular Sands 10K Presents: The FUNkiest Costume Award, runners arrived dressed in the ‘East Meets West Run’ contest theme. It attracted people of various ages and backgrounds, who designed creative costumes showcasing Macao’s unique charm as a crossroads of Chinese and Western cultures. Among 10 winning groups were the Macau Special Olympics runners, who won with the costumes they co-created with Sands Cares Ambassadors during a Sands Cares workshop.

To further expand community connections, Sands China invited Greater Bay Area NGOs, including the Guangzhou Xinyou Mental Disorder Service Association and Special Olympics Hong Kong to participate alongside Bosco Youth Service Network, Macau Special Olympics, and Holy House of Mercy’s Rehabilitation Centre for the Blind, together with Sands China team members. A total of 550 participants took part, embodying mutual care and inclusion in the community and the inclusive concept that “sport knows no boundaries” in promotion of a diverse and cohesive society.

Sands China will continue to work hand in hand with the Macao SAR government and all sectors of society to deliver high‑quality sporting events that promotes “tourism + sports” integration to support Macao’s growth as a ‘City of Sports.’ This will further drive tourism and inject momentum into the diversification of Macao’s economy.