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Dear Members,

Final Call – The 2024 Malcolm Phillips age-graded 5K race will take place at 4pm, Saturday, 18th May 2024. The usual start place on Bowen Road. Race entry is still open (minimum age 12). Please click here: www.avohk.org.

Thank you to Co-Race Directors Frank Riehm and David Woo for making the event happen.

A date for your diary. AFCD approval has been received (well done, Catherine and Dave) and the AVOHK 2025 China Coast Marathon and Half Marathon will take place at 8am on Sunday, 12th January 2025. A great opportunity to support our largest Club event of the year by either taking part and wearing your AVOHK Club vest or volunteering. Further details will be sent out in due course. The event email is: chinacoastmarathon@gmail.com.

The 2024 AVOHK 5K series will be held on the following dates:

Race 1 – Bowen Road – 8am, Sat, 24th Aug 2024 Race 2 – Tai Tam Reservoir – 8am, Sat, 7th Sept 2024 Race 3 – Black’s Link – 8am, Sat, 21st Sept 2024 Race 4 – South Bay – 8am, Sat, 5th Oct 2024 (Overall series prize giving)

Thank you to Freeman Lee for volunteering again as the AVOHK 5K series Race Director. Further details including online entry will be out shortly.

In 2024 AVOHK, we will be hosting 2 Reservoir Races.

Race 1 – Aberdeen Reservoir – 9am, Sat, 2nd Nov 2024 Race 2 – Tai Tam Reservoir – 9am, Sat, 16th Nov 2024

AFCD approval has been received for both events and further details will be out in due course. Thank you to Phil Booth for volunteering as Race Director.

A reminder that the 2024 AVOHK AGM will be held at Museum Cafe8 on Thursday, 13th June 2024, starting at 7pm. Official notice will be sent out shortly. Your attendance would be appreciated. The AGM is always followed by a wonderful buffet and a chance to catch up with fellow Club members.

AVOHK SOCIAL RUN – Wednesday, 1st May 2024. Meet 7pm at Hopewell Centre BMW Shop and walk up to Wanchai Gap Road. Start running eastwards on Coombe Road, then on Barker Road passing Victoria Peak. And, down Hatton Road with a finish in Sai Ying Pun with a casual drink and snacks. Around 7km run in ~60 min, easy social pace. Paved roads, no torch required. You may bring change of clothes – and cash for the food and drinks (optional) afterwards. Contact Norman (9249 1452) or Frank (9423 5422) for further information.

This month’s newsletter is a bumper issue, please do take time to read. If you are travelling and competing in events overseas, do consider writing an article about the event and your experience. AVOHK have a number of Masters athletes competing in the Taiwan Masters Athletic Championships this weekend. We wish them well and look forward to reading about their experience.

I draw your attention to the AVOHK Club Vest. If you have not got the latest, please consider buying one. Details in the newsletter or click here: https://avohk.org/index.php/avohk-merchandise/.

Yours in running Colin Whittington

The RUN Race 2023 returns for the first time since 2019! 

This event features an 8km trail race for individuals & family pairs, and a 1.5km kids race!

At RUN, we support vulnerable refugees, particularly women, to build resilience and nurture self-reliance for a more hopeful future. With sport as the springboard and education as the foundation, we help refugees to create a life of safety and dignity, in Hong Kong and beyond.

Our Race is an opportunity for you to experience first-hand the diversity of talents that our participants bring to our community – For many this race represents another challenge on their journey to healing, freedom, and advancement. They each work tirelessly to reach their goals and we are excited to see them test themselves on the trails. If you see them out there, make sure to cheer them on and give them a high-five!

Registration & Race Start: Tai Tam BBQ Area Site 2

8km race: Individual age18+

8km race: Individual Youth (age 11-13)

8km race: Individual Youth (age 14-17)

8km race: Family pairs (1 adult+1 youth)

1.5km kids race: 6-8yrs (accompanied)

1.5km kids race: 9-10yrs (unaccompanied)

Each entry includes a minimum suggested donation. You’re welcome to give more, begin a new monthly donation, or donate on event day. Every donation, no matter the size, helps to support the most vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers in Hong Kong.

**Waiver**

I assume full and complete responsibility for any injury or accident, which may occur while I am traveling to or from the event, during the event, or while I am on the premises of the event. I also am aware of and assume all risks associated with participating in this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, effect of weather, traffic, and conditions of the road. I hereby waive, release and forever discharge the event organizers, sponsors, promoters for all my liabilities, claims, actions, or damages  in any way connected with my participation in this event.

See below for more details

https://runhongkong.kindful.com/e/runs-charity-trail-race-2023