Message from the chair – July 2024

Dear Members

Enter now – AVOHK’s 1st race of the 2024 5K series (4 races) will be held at Bowen Road on Saturday, 24th August 2024.

For further information and online entry, click here: https://avohk.org/index.php/2024/06/16/avohk-5k-series-2024/

This is an ideal opportunity to support the Club and wear your AVOHK Club vest. There is a full range of age category awards. A big thank you to Freeman Lee for volunteering as Race Director.

2025 AVOHK China Coast Marathon and Half Marathon

The 2025 AVOHK China Coast Marathon and Half Marathon will take place at Sai Kung Country Park on Sunday, 12th January 2025. Online entry will be launched in August. A separate notice will be sent to all Club members.

Please consider supporting the Club by either entering the race or volunteering your time to help support this event. Volunteers can contact chinacoastmarathon@gmail.com. A big thank you to Dave Smith and Catherine Leonard for volunteering as Race Directors.

AVOHK Social Run

When: Wednesday, 7th August 2024, 7pm

Start: Hopewell Centre (BMW showroom) Route: Walk up Wanchai Gap Road, run along Bowen Road eastwards, then along Tai Hang Road towards Fortress Hill Finish: Casual Indian restaurant for drinks and food Distance: About 8km in 50-60 min, social pace Terrain: Paved roads, no torch required Optional: Bring change of clothes and cash for food and drinks afterwards

Contact Frank (9423 5422) or Norman (9249 1452) for further information.

Good Luck Messages

AVOHK wish all the Hong Kong, China athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2024 World Masters Athletics Championships in Gothenburg (13th – 25th August) the very best of luck. We are sure they will all come away with some great memories and maybe a few medals.

Newsletter Highlights

This month’s newsletter includes a report by one of AVOHK’s younger members, Elsdon Ting. Elsdon writes about his experience in competing in the 5,000 metres at the recently held Hong Kong Inter-City athletics meeting, and proudly wearing the AVOHK vest. Well done to Elsdon on winning the silver medal.

Early Date for Your Diary

The AVOHK Christmas Party will be held on Thursday, 12th December 2024, at Museum Cafe8. Further details will be out in the coming months.

Yours in running, Colin Whittington