RULES
REFUNDS, TRANSFERS and CANCELLATIONS
REFUNDS
All registrations made before 30 November 2025 are eligible to purchase Refund Insurance for HK$200. This offers a no-questions-asked refund of the registration fee (excluding insurance) if requested on or before 31 December 2025. Refunds will be processed and paid within one month of the request.
TRANSFERS
Participants who choose not to purchase the optional refund insurance still have the flexibility to transfer their registration to another individual. A name change can be made for a fee of HK$200, and this option is available any time up until 15 January 2026. This provides a convenient alternative for those unable to participate, allowing someone else to take their place without forfeiting the registration. Please note that all name change requests must be submitted through the official registration system and are subject to confirmation by the race organizers.
CANCELLATIONS
RaceBase reserves the right to cancel any event due to circumstances beyond our control, commonly referred to as an “Act of God.” These may include, but are not limited to:
Extreme weather conditions before or during the event (e.g. typhoons, severe storms, lightning).
Fire danger or active fires near or on the course, including situations resulting in poor air quality.
Other extreme environmental or safety conditions that may threaten participants, volunteers, or staff.
Public health emergencies, including but not limited to the COVID-19 pandemic or future similar outbreaks.
Unforeseen circumstances that make it impossible or unsafe to conduct the race.
Permit cancellations resulting from any of the above conditions or other external factors beyond RaceBase’s control.
In the event of a cancellation, no refunds will be issued for race entries. Additionally, if the race is cancelled after it has started, no partial or full refunds will be provided due to the significant upfront costs involved in planning and delivering such events.
ESSENTIAL RULES
RACE NUMBER
Every participant must display their official run number clearly on the front of their body or hat, ensuring it remains visible at all times. Unofficial runners are not permitted on the course.
RACE ROUTE
Participants must stay on the marked trail at all times. Cutting switchbacks or taking any off-trail shortcuts is prohibited.
ASSISTANCE
Participants are not permitted to receive aid or assistance from their crew or spectators between designated crew-accessible aid stations. Pacers are prohibited from carrying gear or supplies for runners (no muling), and runners may not stash supplies along the trail.
AID STATION
Every runner must check in at all aid stations and depart before the specified cut-off time. Runners who return to an aid station after the cut-off time will be removed from the race. All cut-off times will be strictly enforced without exception.
DROPBAG
On the 50 Mile Event only, runners will be given a baggage tag for a drop bag that will go to CP4 at Fanling. This bag will then be moved to the finish line.
The bag must be collected by the end of the race from the finish line. Any left over bags will be disposed of.
LITTERING
Littering of any kind is prohibited and threatens our continued use of the course. Please respect the natural beauty of our trails and the right of everyone to enjoy them.
CUTOFFS
Cutoff times are non-negotiable.
FINISH LINE BAG
All runners will receive a baggage label for a bag that will be taken from the start lines to the finish line of the relevant race.
The bag must be collected by the end of the race from the finish line. Any left over bags will be disposed of.
MEDICAL TEAM
Medical staff can check any runner’s condition at any point during the event and have the final say on whether the runner can keep going. If a runner refuses to cooperate, they may be disqualified on the spot.
FINISHER
Participants must complete the event within the time limit to be recognized as official finishers of the race.
DNF
Any runner who DNF’s a any checkpoint on the course must leave via their own means from the course.
No transport is provided to those that DNF from any checkpoint.
CREW
Runners are accountable for the behavior of their crews and pacers. All individuals, including crews and pacers, must adhere to the race Rules, which encompass parking, aid, and access guidelines. Failure to comply may result in the disqualification of the runner.
50/50 DNF RULES
DNFING 50 MILES EVENT
Any runner who DNFs the 50-mile race will also be classified as a DNF for the 50/50 event. They may still participate in the 50km race, but they will not be eligible for podium placement.
DNF DURING 50 KILOMETRE EVENT
Any runner who starts the 50km race after completing the 50-mile, but does not finish, will be marked as a DNF for the 50/50 event.
DNFING BEFORE 50 KILOMETRE EVENT
Any runner who chooses to DNS the 50km race will be automatically placed in the 50-mile results. However, they will not be eligible for podium awards in that category.
50 MILE EVENT PACER RULES
EVENT
Runners are allowed a pacer on the 50 Mile event only and they must have an official pacer bib. This bib can be bought when registering for the event.
LOCATION
Runners are allowed to have one pacer at a time accompany them, starting from the aid station at Fanling to the finish line in Tai Po Tau Playground.
CHANGE OF PACER
A change of pacer may be made at the following designated locations:
- Luk Keng
- Bride’s Pool
CHECKPOINTS #2
Pacers may assist their runner with the filling of water bottles or replenishment of supplies at aid stations but may not come into the aid station ahead of their runner, or depart after their runner, in order to speed up the re-fueling process.
DISQUALIFICATIon
All crew and pacers must adhere to race rules and regulations or their runner will be disqualified.
AGE
Pacers must be at least 18 years of age. Exceptions may be requested in advance of the 50 mile event by contacting the Race Director.
MULING
Pacers may not carry water, food, flashlights, shoes, clothing, or other supplies for their runner or provide any other type of mechanical or physical assistance to their runner on the course. Muling is expressly forbidden. Pacers may carry their own supplies and food.
CHECKPOINTS
Pacers must enter and leave each aid station with their runner and must clearly identify themselves to aid station personnel. Pacers may accept aid at aid stations.
FINAL 1 KILOMETRE
Runners are allowed to have more than one person (crew, pacer, friends, family) run with/accompany them at the following designated places (no aid or muling allowed):
Base of Cloudy Hill to the finish line
FINISH SWAG
The pacer will not receive any of the finish line swag.
BIB
Each pacer must wear their bib at all times. The bib will correspond to the runner that they are supporting.
50 KILOMETRE AND 25 KILOMETRE EVENT PACER RULES
PACER
Runners are not allowed a pacer on the 50 Kilometre or 25 Kilometre event.
FINAL 0.5 KILOMETRE
Runners are allowed to have more than one person (crew, , friends, family) run with/accompany them at the following designated places (no aid or muling allowed):
Entry of Shing Fung studios to the finish line.
MANDATORY GEAR
THE 50 MILE RACE
HEADLIGHT
All runners must start with a headlight.
Runners leaving Bride’s Pool after 5pm must have a working head torch.,
EMERGENCY BLANKET
All runners must have an emergency blanket at all times.
WORKING CELLPHONE
All runners must carry a working cellphone which is or can be connected to local telecom networks.
FOOTWEAR
Runners are advised to wear appropriate footwear for trail in Hong Kong with suitable traction.
HYDRATION BOTTLES
Runners are advised to carry hydration bottles or bladder with a capacity of 1.5 litres.
ID OR COPY
For medical and emergency reasons, runners must carry the original or a copy of their ID at all times.
MANDATORY GEAR
THE 50 KILOMETRE RACE
HEADLIGHT
All runners leaving CP6 at Shatin pass after 5pm must wear a headlight.
WORKING CELLPHONE
All runners must carry a working cellphone which is or can be connected to local telecom networks.
FOOTWEAR
Runners are advised to wear appropriate footwear for trail in Hong Kong with suitable traction.
ID OR COPY
For medical and emergency reasons, runners must carry the original or a copy of their ID at all times.
HYDRATION BOTTLES
Runners are advised to carry hydration bottles or bladder with a capacity of 1.5 litres.
MANDATORY GEAR
THE 25 KILOMETRE RACE
WORKING CELLPHONE
All runners must carry a working cellphone which is or can be connected to local telecom networks.
FOOTWEAR
Runners are advised to wear appropriate footwear for trail in Hong Kong with suitable traction.
ID OR COPY
For medical and emergency reasons, runners must carry the original or a copy of their ID at all times.
HYDRATION BOTTLES
Runners are advised to carry hydration bottles or bladder with a capacity of 1 litres.
INSURANCE
The organiser, RaceBase Asia Ltd., has public liability insurance cover. This does not include personal accident insurance for competitors. We recommend that you arrange your own personal accident insurance, ambulance cover and income protection insurance before participating in the Event to cover any unforeseen personal costs you may incur due to ambulance trips, medical expenses or time off work due to injuries sustained whilst participating in the Event.