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Smashing race goals as a family is a popular Hong Kong pastime, and often for a good cause. From the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon to the Disneyland 10K Weekend Run, these upcoming marathons, charity walks and fun races are worth signing up for!
It’s never too early to get the kids to take an active interest in fitness. These days, teens increasingly emulate their parents by joining marathons at an early age, and there are plenty of race organisers organising family charity walks and runs as part of their main event to draw in a younger crowd (better still, the proceeds often go towards charity!) Kids love to know that their efforts are helping a good cause which provides extra fuel for the race! Here are some popular upcoming family-friendly walks and runs.
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Hong Kong Cyclothon Family Fun Ride – A race on two wheels!
This event on the sidelines of the 2024 Hong Kong Cyclothon is a fun weekend activity for families. Get your young bikers to ride safely (the roads will be closed on the day) and know that it’s going towards a worthwhile charity.
Hong Kong Cyclothon Family Fun Ride date: Sunday, 13 October 2024
Cycling distance: Circular route along Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui East (approximately 4 kms)
Age eligibility for the family fun ride: One child (6 to 17 years old) to be accompanied by one parent/guardian (18 to 70 years old)
Hong Kong Cyclothon Family Fun registration fee: $100 (full donation to a designated beneficiary)
Hong Kong Cyclothon Family Fun Ride, www.discoverhongkong.com
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Pici Pasta Run 2024 – A fun race for mental health
In its fourth year now, the Pici Pasta Run attracts runners who dash from one Pici location to another – all for a good cause! The event’s registration fees are donated to Mind HK, a locally registered charity, as part of Mental Health Food Week, the city’s annual campaign for raising awareness and funds. Runners are invited in teams of four and encouraged to dress in their wackiest costumes (there are prizes for that too!).
Pici Pasta Run date: Sunday, 20 October 2024
Racing distance: 5 kms or 10kms (Pici Pasta 5km Run starting point: Harbourfront Restaurant & Bar, Causeway Bay, Pici Pasta 10km Run starting point: Pici Kennedy Town; End point: Pici Taikoo Place)
Age eligibility for Pici Pasta Run: No age limit but kids under 12 run without a donation entry
Pici Pasta Run registration fee: $200 (early-bird registration until Sunday, 6 October 2024), $250 for registrations after 7 October 2024
Pici Pasta Run, www.pici.hk/pasta-run
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Hunger Run – Families get together in a race to fight food shortage
Lace up your shoes and get ready to run to fight hunger in Hong Kong! The Hunger Run organised by Foodsport is returning to the Tseung Kwan O Waterfront and aims to raise public awareness and funds to fight poverty and hunger. With very cute names (Lemon Tea Run, Egg Tart Run and French Toast Run) and even cuter prizes (including the award for the funniest dressed person or team!), this family-friendly run is suitable for kids as young as 3 years old!
Hunger Run date: Sunday, 27 October 2024
Run distance: 1 km (Lemon Tea Run), 3kms (Egg Tart Run) and 10 kms (French Toast Run)
Age eligibility for the run: 3 years and above for the Lemon Tea Run, 6 years and above for the Egg Tart Run and 16 years and above for the French Toast Run
Hunger Run registration fee: $280 to $320 per head for the Lemon Tea Run, $320 per head or $600 per 2-member family team for the Egg Tart Run, $320 per head or $1,280 per 4-member team. Registration open till Friday, 13 September 2024. Read rules and register here.
Hong Kong Disneyland 10K Weekend 2024 – Run alongside your favourite characters
Featuring Mickey and friends, Marvel superheroes, and for the first time, the characters from Frozen, this popular family run has many race options for families with tiny tots to those able to complete the 10K run.
Disneyland 10K Weekend Run dates: Saturday, 2 November and Sunday, 3 November, 2024
Race distance and categories: 3 kms, 5 kms and 10 kms
Age eligibility for the Disneyland Run: 3 years and above (Frozen Explorers 3K, Duffy & Friends 3K), 5 years and above (Mickey & Friends Kids Race), 14 years and above (5K Race Group), 16 years and above (10K Race Group)
Disneyland 10K Weekend Run entry fees: $395 (Kids races), $650 (10K run). Register here before Monday, 2 September 2024.
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2024 AVOHK Reservoir Races – Marathon for those whole love Hong Kong’s natural beauty
This series of races is mapped around Hong Kong’s stunning reservoirs, so you’ll be treated to nature at its most picturesque! The first race is around Aberdeen and the second around Tai Tam Reservoir.
Hong Kong Reservoir Race dates: AVOHK Aberdeen Reservoir Race: Saturday, 2 November 2024; AVOHK Tai Tam Reservoir Race: Saturday, 16 November 2024
Race distances: AVOHK Aberdeen Reservoir Race: 12 kms; AVOHK Tai Tam Reservoir Race: 11 kms
Age eligibility for the races: 16 years and up; each age category is at 5-year intervals.
Hong Kong Reservoir Race entry fees: $200, $250; Register here
2024 AVOHK Reservoir Races, www.avohk.org
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HLG Kart Race 2024 – A community fundraising event
The HLG Kart Race started in 2015 as a small community event with 20 young racers, but it has quickly grown to become one of Discovery Bay’s most anticipated races. Kids between 7 and 12 years race down a 16-foot-long ramp, designed by the organisers and sponsors, Harvey Law Group (HLG). In the freestyle category, karters can also build their own karts or bring karts they have purchased (no gas or electric engines allowed). All proceeds go to Heep Hong Society, a charity which provides training and education to children of different disabilities, including those with autism and dyslexia.
HLG Kart Race date: Saturday, 23 November 2024
Karting distance: Along Seabird Lane, Discovery Bay
Age eligibility for the karting race: 7 to 12 years
HLG Kart Race entry fees: $250 per child in the general races (HLG will have karts available for rental for this category). Children who have their own personal karts for use must participate in the freestyle category, for which there is no entry fee. Registrations start end-September.
HLG Kart Race 2024, www.hlgkartrace.com
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Weez Walk 2025 – A charity walk to raise awareness about teen suicide
This charity walk was started by a Hong Kong father whose teenage son tragically took his own life. The Weez Walk is a positive way to increase awareness within the city’s community while raising funds for Kely Support Group that supports youth in Hong Kong. Spread over 62kms of Hong Kong’s coastal trail and spanning over a month, the Weez Walk gives participants a chance to discuss teen mental health and anxiety. You can complete the walk in one go, or split it over six sections (which will probably work better if you’re walking on the weekends with your kids).
Weez Walk 2025 dates: Saturday, 18 January to Sunday, 23 February 2025
Walk distance: Approximately 62kms
Age eligibility for this charity alk: Any age as part of a family team.
Weez Walk 2025 entry fees: Expected to be $375 for an individual, $1,400 for a family (Early-bird discounts will be available when registration opens). Registration starts in October.
Weez Walk 2025, www.weezproject.com
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Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge Half Marathon – Attracting local and international runners
With prize money of US$15,000 for the winner (and up to $1,500 for the leading Hong Kong permanent resident participant in each category, including juniors), this is a highly sought-after annual fixture. Teens can participate in the juniors category.
HKZM Half Marathon date: Sunday, 5 January 2025
HKZM Half Marathon distance: 21.09 kms (half-marathon)
Age eligibility for the half-marathon: 16 to 19 years (Juniors), 20 to 34 years (Seniors), Masters’ categories in 5-year intervals from 35 years and up
HKZM Half Marathon entry fees: $550 (for HKID card holders). Registrations now closed.
Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge Half Marathon, www.hzmb-halfmarathon.com
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Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2025 – Prestigious international marathon in Hong Kong
Attracting marathoners from all over the world, this is a highly sought-after marathon and it’s still open for registration (until the end of the month, details below). There are four competing categories – the full marathon, the half-marathon, the 10km-run and the Wheelchair 10Km race. It has a comprehensive list of charitable organisations so your family can choose one to contribute to.
Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon date: Sunday, 9 February 2025
Marathon categories and distances: 42 kms, 21 kms and 10 kms
Age eligibility for the Hong Kong Marathon: 16 to 19 years (Juniors), 20 to 34 years (Seniors), Masters’ categories in 5-year intervals from 35 years and up
Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon registration fee: $350 (Wheelchair 10km), $420 (10km), $520 (half-marathon), $600 (full marathon).
Registrations open until Friday, 30 August 2024 (Marathon, Half-marathon and 10 K), open until Friday, 22 November 2024 (Wheelchair 10K and Disability Race Registration). Register here
Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2025, www.hkmarathon.com
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Other Marathons, Races And Charity Walks In Hong Kong
- New World Harbour Race 2024 – This swimming race across Victoria Harbour has categories for elite swimmers and students, 12 years and above. This will take place on Sunday, 10 November 2024. www.hkharbourrace.com
- UNICEF Charity Run Half Marathon & 10km – This will take place on Sunday, 12 January 2025. www.run.unicef.org.hk (website under maintenance)
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