Author: Colin Whittington

AVOHK Reservoir Series 2026: Full 5 year Masters Age Groups, T-Shirt, Medals, Series Awards and Cash vouchers (Best 2 out of 3 Races)

ONLINE ENTRY : CLICK HERE

Read this Reservoir Series information: CLICK HERE

Race 1 at Aberdeen Reservoir – 0830am Sat 26th Sept 2026 (12km) – Map: CLICK HERE

Race 2 at Tai Tam Reservoir – 0830am Sun 1st Nov 2026 (11km) – Map: CLICK HERE

Race 3 at Shing Mun Reservoir – 0830am Sat 14th Nov 2026 (7km) – Map: CLICK HERE

Race 4 of the 2026 AVOHK 5K Series and the final race in the series was held at South Bay on Sat 12th Sept 2026. 189 runners finished the race, which was held in slightly cooler conditions with a bit of a breeze to assist the runners. Vaibhav Bhoovarahan (MO) led the runners home in 17 mins 6 secs, closely followed by Jayden Liu (MJ15) in 17 mins 10 secs with Atharav Bharambe (MJ15) 3rd in 17 mins 26 secs. Libby Humphreys (M40) led the Ladies home in 19 mins 41 secs, with Colette Whiteoak (L35) 2nd in 20 mins 5 secs and Mary Knapman (L45) 3rd in 20 mins 18 secs. Some great individual masters results. Especially by Susan Ko (L75) who is 80 next year and completed the course in 30 mins 39 secs and Stephen Lau (M75) who has had a brilliant 5k series and finished todays race in 28 mins 29 secs. Thank you to all the runners that turned out and supported the 2026 AVOHK 5k Series. A really big thank you to Freeman Lee the Race Director for putting on a wonderful series (and the coffee today) and a big thank you also to the army of volunteers that came out today and throughout the series to ensure these races could take place.

Just a reminder the 1st AVOHK Reservoir race (3 race series) will be held at Aberdeen Reservoir on Sat 26th Sept 2026. If you are 16 or over please consider signing up. Stunning courses, wonderful Series T-Shirts, Medals, full 5 year masters age groups and overall age group series cash vouchers. ONLINE ENTRY : CLICK HERE

Todays Race Results are below and also the overall Series Results:

4th AVOHK 5K Race Results, South Bay – 12th Sept 2026: CLICK HERE

2026 AVOHK Overall 5K Series Results (Best 3 out of 4 races): CLICK HERE

Thank you to the 179 runners that turned out on a hot and humid Saturday morning. There was a festive feel about the race and we were blessed with the presence of 18 year old Michael Clark, a current British Junior Track and Cross Country International, who has been in town visiting his mum. The men started at 0800 and Michael Clark (MO) made light work of this tricky undulating course and came home in a very fast time of 16 mins 55 secs, with Jayden Liu (MJ15) in 2nd place in 18 mins 31 secs, with Sebastian Cotton (M35) in 3rd place in 18 mins 47 Secs. The Women started at 0805 and Colette Whiteoak (W35) managed to hold off Hannah Bainbridge (W45) to lead the women home in 22 mins 33 secs, with Hannah Bainbridge (W45) 2nd in 22 mins 47 secs and Helene Boursier Neto (W40) 3rd in 24 mins 59 secs. Thank you to all the volunteers that made this race possible. The AVOHK team look forward to seeing you all at the 4th and final race at 8am Sat 12th Sept 2026 at Sandy Bay. The overall series prizes will be presented and there will be post race coffee available for all the runners.

Race 3 Results: CLICK HERE

Overall Results after 3 Races: CLICK HERE

Thank you to the 165 Runners that started Race 2 of the AVOHK 5K Series at Tai Tam Tuk. Jayden Liu (MJ15) led the runners home in a very quick 18 mins 55 secs and the first female home was Colette Whiteoak (W35) in 22 mins 43 secs. Results and Overall after Race 2 are below. Look forward to seeing you all at Blacks Link for Race 3 on Sat 5th Sept 2026. 8am Start

Race 2 Results: CLICK HERE

Overall Results after Race 2: CLICK HERE

On a wet and humid Saturday morning at 8am, 278 runners toed the line on Bowen Road in the first of AVOHK’s 4 race 5K series. Turnout was at a record 85%+ from those that entered. There were 3 starts for today’s race. Ladies first at 8am sharp, with a 5 minute gap to the Juniors, followed by a further 5 minute gap to the men. Feedback was that most runners enjoyed the separate starts and the opportunity to race against their peers. Phil Booth, AVOHK’s official race announcer and starter got the runners on their way. Lau Tsun Ling (MO) was the fastest runner on the day with a very credible 17 mins and 14 secs, with Tsui Chi Kin (M35) 2nd fastest in 17 mins 34 secs and Frederic Vaudaine (M40) 3rd in 17 mins 37 secs. A good warm up for Frederic who will shortly compete in the World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, Korea in the Half Marathon. The fastest lady of the day was Libby Humphreys(W40) and 24th overall in a time of 19 mins 35 secs, 2nd lady was Colette Whiteoak (W35) in 20 Mins 10 secs and 3rd lady was Amie Shuttleworth-Waite (W40)in 21 mins 33 secs. Some wonderful running by the juniors, in particular Atharav Bharambe (M15) who was 10th overall in a time of 18 mins 33 out sprinting his age group rival Jayden Liu Chun Ho (M15) by 1 second. Big shout out to So Yip Sing (M80) our oldest competitor in the race. Some great individual masters results. Well done to all those that turned up today and a big thanks to Race Director, Feeman Lee and all the AVOHK club volunteers and their friends who helped put on this race. See you all in Tai Tam on 22nd August 2026 for race 2.

Race Results: CLICK HERE

Results by Category: Click here

On a damp and cool 9th May 2026 at Bowen Road over 100 runners competed in the annual Malcolm Phillips 5km age graded race. The race is to celebrate Malcolm who passed away 20 years ago. Malcolm was a dedicated member of AVOHK and HKLRRC clubs and gave so much back to our sport. Malcolm’s lovely wife Cindy was on hand to not only present the awards but to also take part in the race. Malcolm would have been so proud of Cindy and AVOHK.

Due to restrictions runners were started in batches of 30 with a three minute interval. In the race itself Heijboer Godefriedus continued with his good form and was the fastest male runner on the day in. an age adjusted time of 15 mins 41 secs closely followed by Nick Forde in 15 mins 52 secs. Wong Kit Shun was the fastest female on the day with an age adjusted time of 17 mins 39 secs followed by Helen Leung in 18 mins 54 secs with Hannah Bainbridge third fastest female in 18 mins 56 secs. Shout out for the oldest on the course 82 year old Bill Purves a legend in the Hong Kong walking circles. Walking the course, Bill recorded an age adjusted time of 28 mins 11 secs.

A big thank you to Race Directors Frank Riehm and David Woo and to the many Club volunteers who made the race such a success. The full results are below:

Results. : CLICK HERE

Fantastic day out at the Road Scholars China Coast Marathon 2026 and Half Marathon – Sunday 11th January 2026

Pictures of the Start & Finish & Prize Presentation are below:

PICTURES: CLICK HERE

MARATHON RESULTS: CLICK HERE

HALF MARATHON RESULTS: CLICK HERE

FOR ALL RESULTS: CLICK HERE

E-Certificate: CLICK HERE