Author: Colin Whittington

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

Thank you to all the runners that turned up bright and early for the final race of the 2025 AVOHK Reservoir Series held at 9am on Sun 9th Nov 2025 at Shing Mun Reservoir. The course is approx 7.6km with some demanding hills in the first 2.8km followed by a long stretch on the sandy winding catchment trail next to Shing Mun Reservoir. Today we were very fortunate to have Olympian (and AVOHK Member) Chris Wardlaw running the race. Chris ran for Australia in the 10km track and Marathon at the 1976 Olympics (Montreal) and the Marathon in the 1980 Olympics (Moscow). Leading the runners home and scoring a well earned victory was Vaibhav Bhoovarahan MO in 34 mins 45 secs, followed by two time winner Christopher Whitehead MO in 2nd place in 35 min 10 secs, with John Cove MO 3rd in 35 mins 35 secs. Leading the ladies home and scoring her well earned second victory in the series was Natasha Douin LO in a speedy 43 mins 4 secs, 2nd lady home was Margaret Chui L60 in 46 mins 35 sec and 3rd lady home was Lau Wai Hin LO in 47 min 1 sec. A big thank you to Phil Booth the Race and Series Director and all the wonderful AVOHK volunteers who made this race and the series happen.

Chris Wardlaw M75, had a good run finishing 40th overall. Chris very kindly agreed to present the overall 2025 Reservoir Series prizes.

Race 3 Shing Mun Results : Click Here

Overall 2025 Reservoir Series Results: Click Here

Here are some photo’s take during the race (Thanks Heidi): Click Here

And some more photo’s here (Thanks Evelyn): Click Here

Thank you to all the runners that turned out for Race 2 of the 2025 AVOHK Reservoir Series that was held at Aberdeen today 26th October 2025. The weather was glorious and as in Race 1 the Women started first at 0900 and the Men were started 3 minutes later. Christopher Whitehead MO led the runners home in a very speedy time on 51 mins 6 secs, followed by Vaibhav Bhoovarahan MO in 52 mins 15 secs and in 3rd place Robin Alam M45 in 52 mins 34 secs. Other mens age group results well worth mentioning was Rob Henderson M55 who was 5th overall in 53 mins 53 secs and 10th overall Eric To M65 in 1hr 2 mins 37 secs. Both winning their age groups. Justyna Rundle M45 led the women in 1hr 9 mins 2 secs and was 25th overall, followed by Mandy Pao W35 in 1hr 10 mins and in 3rd place overall was Yin Ai WO in 1hr 10 mins 18 secs. Outstanding runs by Margaret Chui W60 who was 5th Lady overall in 1hr 13 mins 49 secs and the ageless Susan Ko W75 who was 57th overall in 1hr 35mins 6 secs. A big thank you again to Race Director Phil Booth and the many AVOHK volunteers who made this race happen. Onto Race 3 and the final race of the series, which will be held at 0900 on Sun 9th Nov 2025 at the beautiful Shing Mun Reservoir.

Overall results: Click Here

Click Here to Enter Race 3: 2025 AVOHK Reservoir Series

0900 9th Nov 2025 – Shing Mun Reservoir Map: (Click) Shing Mun Reservoir Map

A last minute request from the authorities to start the runners in Batches. So at 9am on Sun 12th Oct 2025 the Ladies went first and 5 mins later the Men started. The runners made their way up the Hill past Parkview and into the Country Park and returning the same way. The course is estimated to be around 11.5km and challenging. Christopher Whitehead MO led the runners home in a very creditable time of 50 mins 43 secs and the first woman was Susy Walmsley W50 in 59 mins 18 secs. Some other notable results. Young Natasha Douin LO first in her category in 1hr 6 mins and 12 secs, Rod Henderson in the M55 category winner was 4th overall in 54 mins and our 2 ageless stalwarts of AVOHK, Susan Ko W75 winner in 1hr 30mins 34 secs and 87 years old John Fowler M80+ winner in 2hrs 3 mins and 25 secs. A big thank you to Race Director Phil Booth and the team of AVOHK volunteers who made the race a success. See you all at Aberdeen on Sun 26th Oct 2025.

Race Results : Click Here

Race Results by Category: Click Here

On a very hot and humid morning, 235 runners set off for the 3rd race of the 2025 AVOHK 5K Series held over Wan Chai Gap and Black’s Link.. The most difficult of the four races. There is a steep climb after the start, rugged terrain in the middle and 700m of downhill to the finish. Chong See Yeung made light work of the course and came home in a very fast 17.19, with Wong Kai Lok 2nd in 18.54 and Sebastian Cotton M35 3rd in 19.00. Hannah Bainbridge W45 led the ladies home again in 22.35 with Chan Suk Ting W35 2nd lady home in 23.28 and 3rd lady was Amie Shuttleworth W40 just behind in 23.29. Good turnout from the runners and some very impressive performances. A big thank to Race Director Freeman Lee and the AVOHK Committee for putting on a wonderful race. A special shout out and thanks to Vicent and the Medal presentation team.

Click here for Race 3 Results: CLICK HERE

Click here for the Overall Results after Race 3: CLICK HERE