AVOHK Races

Great Road Race organised by AVOHK, “by Runners for Runners” . Race Entry closes 15 December.
Beautiful course on the service roads at High Island Reservoir, Sai Kung. Entries Limited to 400 in Marathon and 600 in Half.
T shirt and souvenir for all finishers. Check the race pages for more information.

If you cannot run in the 2025 please volunteer as a helper. Contact race directors Dave Smith and Catherine Leonard or any AVOHK committee member for more information . chinacoastmarathon@gmail.com

Thank you to all the runners that turned up for today’s Aberdeen reservoir race over approximately 12km. The runners were blessed with glorious weather and near perfect running conditions.

Chris Davies running in the M40 category was in great form and led the runners home in a time of 53 mins 03 secs for a comfortable win. In second place running in the Open category was up and coming youngster Keenan Goddard in a time of 54 mins 14 secs.

Leading the ladies home was Helene Neto W40 category in a time of 1hr 5 mins 21 secs. A great run by Helene who was also 14th overall. 2nd lady home was Karen Tse W35 category in time of 1hr 6 min 56 secs.

Some other notable category winners were:

• Andrew Sewell M55, 7th overall
• Ford Chan M60, 16th overall
• The amazing 86 year old John Fowler in the 80+ category, 53rd overall
• Angel Lan W55, 22nd overall
• The evergreen Evelyn Lim W70, 49th overall

Results can be found here

On the ladies side great category wins by Angel Lan W55, 22nd overall and the evergreen Evelyn Lim W70, 49th overall. Some amazing Masters performances today, well done.

A big thank you to Race Director, Phil Booth and the many volunteers who assisted in the smooth running of the race. A thank you also to Mark Siggers for presenting today’s prizes. Mark was a prolific runner in the 80’s/90’s and is currently on holiday in Hong Kong.

The 2nd Reservoir race at Tai Tam will take place at 9am Sat 16th Nov 2024 this is a new course and is approximately 10km. Online entry is still open. Please encourage your friends to enter.

The AVOHK 5k series dates for 2024 are as follow. Please watch our website or Facebook pages for more details.

24 August 2024 – Bowen Road
7 September 2024 – Tai Tam Reservoir
21 September 2024 – Black’s Link
5 Oct 2024 – South Bay

CLICK HERE to enter

For more details on the race and past results, please see the details on our page here

The China Coast Marathon and Half Marathon, scheduled for January 12, 2025, promises to be an exciting and challenging event for running enthusiasts. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Sai Kung’s coastline, this marathon offers participants an opportunity to showcase their endurance and determination.

Whether tackling the full marathon distance or opting for the half marathon, participants can expect a well-organized event with scenic routes, enthusiastic crowds, and a vibrant atmosphere. As the participants embark on their journey along the coastal roads, they will experience a mix of breathtaking ocean views, cultural landmarks, and the camaraderie of fellow runners.

The China Coast Marathon and Half Marathon on January 12, 2025, promises an unforgettable and exhilarating race experience for all those seeking an adventure on the Chinese coast.

More details to follow.

AVOHK will be hosting 2 reservoir races this year on the dates listed below.

2 November 2024 – Aberdeen (12km)
16 November 2024 – Tai Tam Reservoir (11km)

To enter click here

For more details on the AVOHK reservoir races and past results, please see this link.

As a annual tradition, the 2024 AVOHK Malcolm Phillips age graded 5k was held at Bowen road on 18 May. Perfect weather for a 5km run was on display and the normal Hong Kong humidity stayed clear.

80 runners entered from various age groups which started at 4pm.

The first runner arrived back at 17:55 on the clock which wasn’t fast enough for the age graded 15:09.7 from Michael Capper, the 2024 Malcolm Phillips age graded winner. Sara Modiano won the ladies category with a time of 18:18.2. Well done to the winners!

The winners are:
MEN
1. Michael Capper 15:09.7
2. Govert Heijboer 16:20.6
3. Frank McNamara 16:24.8
3. CHEUNG Wai Lap16:26.3

WOMEN
1. Sara Modiano 0:18:18.2
2. LO Lan Fa, Angel 19:11.7
3. Susan KO 19:38.2

Get the full results here

Video of the race below or on this link

4pm, Saturday, 18^th May 2024
Bowen Road

The Malcolm Phillips Age-Graded 5K will be held on Saturday, 18^th May at 4pm.  The start will be on Bowen Road, at the junction with Bowen Drive and, as in previous years, all results will be graded according to the Age Grade Factor tables at www.world-masters-athletics.com 

Open to runners aged 12 years – 100 years+ on 18^th May!

For more details and to enter, see the link below.

If you have any questions, kindly email malcolmphillips5k@gmail.com 

In the event of a red or black rainstorm or T8 being issued by 12 noon on race day, the event will be cancelled. 

We will attempt to reschedule but there will be no entry fee refund.

ENTRIES CLOSED!

AVOHK entered a men’s Masters Team in the 2024 Hong Kong Cross Country Championships held at Fanling Golf Course on Sunday 25th Feb 2024.  Mark Reeves, David Woo, Timur Tang and Chan Siu Hin made up the team,  AVOHK had not entered a team in these championships for a number of years, so it was good to make a return this year.  Despite the cold weather the team were in high spirits and their positive approach paid off.  

The 10km course consisted of five 2km  laps and was mainly on grass but with some sections on paths and spikes were not required.  With 3 of the 4 team runners to count, David Woo with a very strong run led the team home in 10th position, with Timur Tang in 35th place, Mark Reeves (the teams elder statesman) in 37th position, backed up by Chan Siu Hin.  A great team effort finishing as the 2nd men’s Masters Team.  

AVOHK’s Maurice Szeto  (Hong Kong International athlete from the 1980’s) entered as an individual and showed that he is still at a high level of fitness finishing in the middle of the field.  Well done, Maurice. After the presentation Mark Reeves kindly invited the team back to the Hong Kong Golf Club for some refreshments and to celebrate the team’s success.  

Thanks, Mark.  There was much talk and enthusiasm for returning in 2025 with 2 teams.  The HKAAA should be congratulated for putting on a very well organised event.