The given table demonstrates the number of individuals taking part in the marathon categories two age groups between 2008 and 2012.
Generally, it is clear that the total of participants experienced an upward trend in every year recorded. In addition, although there was a growth in the number of runner, people aged 18 to 39 years old were more active in joining the marathon than those aged more 40+ old over the period shown.
In the year 2008, runner aged 18 to 39 years old was 1,200 people, which was 400 higher than those aged 40+. The number of participants aged 18 to 39 witnessed a substantial escalation to reach a peak of 1750 people. The figure for people aged more than 40 also followed a similar trend, but to a lesser extent, increasing from 800 to 1050 people.
In term of total participants, total people taking part in the marathon stood at 2000 people in 2008. Following a continuous rise, the number of participants climbed to 2800 people in 2012, corresponding to a significant growth of 40 percent comparing to the year 2000.
