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1. Will there be names printed on the Race BIB?
Yes.
2. What is the estimated temperature range that we can expect for this event?
Like much of the world, weather has become less predictable in Hong Kong in recent years. Historically, mid-December weather could be expected to be relatively low (~50%) humidity and in the 12-25℃ range during the day, with temperatures possibly falling below 10℃ at night on the highest peaks. In recent years, we have seen December days above 25℃ with high humidity, though that is not the most likely case scenario. Rain is infrequent in December, but when it does rain, temperatures on the mountains can be quite chilly. Thunder and lightning are rare. Please check weather forecast before the race and make sure to wear appropriate clothing to protect yourself.
Website of Hong Kong Observatory: https://www.hko.gov.hk/en/index.html
3. When will I know I'm qualified for the race?
For 100 km runners, 100 km relay runners, 55 km runners and 14km runners, you will receive a confirmation after registration (and for 100 km racers after we check your credential). We will also publish a list of race entrants to the website by mid-September once all racer's credentials have been checked and will update this list from time to time as required
4. What is the race pack collection arrangement?
Race pack collection will take place the week before the race at a The North Face shop. Race participants will be informed of pick up location details closer to the race
5. Can I cancel after registration?
Cancellation is not allowed. Cancellation is only permitted with valid reason subject to the organizer’s approval (which will ordinarily be granted provided that we are able to take a qualified substitute from our waiting list). There will be cancellation fee of HKD$100. All cancellation must be submitted prior to 15 November, 2024.
6. Can I get refund if organizer said I am not qualified to the race?
Your application will not proceed out if your credentials are not accepted. Note that race entry credentials are only required for the 100 km race.
7. If I want to sign up as a volunteer, how can I do so?
Please email keith@seyonasia.com. Please provide mobile phone and email contact details and whether you prefer to assist at a checkpoint, do some hiking (forerunning, sweeping, etc.) or both. This year we will offer a stipend to volunteers to cover incidental expenses.
8. What if I haven't entered a 50 km or 100 km race in the past three years? Will you consider other eligibility criteria.
The purpose of the qualification is to insure that those who enter have the experience and fitness to have a good chance of finishing the race without being cut off. 55 km and 100 km race experience is the most direct comparison, but the organisers will also consider other race experience. Obviously, someone who has completed a 100 miler, for example, would be qualified to enter the 100 km race.
We will also consider other races of other distances in assessing qualification and will consider eligibility submissions as well based upon pre-Covid era results.
9. What is the 100Km Team Relay arrangement?
Relay Teams will be given race member bibs in advance for distribution to each team member and a wristband with a timing chip that should be collected at the start venue by the first runner. The wristband will serve as a relay baton to be passed on from one team member to the next at each relay handover zone. It should be returned by the final runner at the finish line.
Team members can track their teammate progress vias various phone app methods, or GPS tracker to make sure they are at the transition checkpoint ahead of the runner with the bracelet. They can begin running as soon as the bracelet handover takes place in the handover zone at the checkpoint.
Teams are responsible for their own transport to the handover zone checkpoints as well for the transport of the runner completing the section back to the finish line or home (unless the runner wishes to wait for the sweeper bus). This will be a test of team race logistics.
10. Can I get credits participating in The North Face 2024 for Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc® (UTMB) of UTMB World Series and International Trail Running Association (iTRA) National League?
Official Finishers of the 100Km or 100Km Relay will earn 4 iTRA points while 55Km official finishers will earn 3 iTRA points.
We are a registered UTMB Index Race. Official Finishers of the 100Km and 55 Km races will also earn their own performance index.
10. Is baggage storage provided at the start/finish?
Yes.
11. How to go/leave Wishing Tree?
Note that parking at the race venue will be very difficult.
Bus Services to Lam Tsuen Well-Wishing Square
Tai Po Market Rail Station -> Bus 64K > Hang Ha Po Bus Stop, Lam Kam Road (Yuen Long bound)
Yuen Long West > Bus 64K > Hang Ha Po Bus Stop, Lam Kam Road (Tai Po bound)
Service Hours : everyday 0540 hr to 00:10 (next day) at approx. 15 minutes interval leaving Bus Terminus in Tai Po and Yuen Long
East Rail Line Train service to Tai Po Market Rail Station
East Rail operates train service from Admiralty to Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau 0530 hr to 0100 hr (next day) daily, however Sheung Shui Station will be the northern terminus after Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau closes 0030hr next day and 2300hr respectively.
Overnight Bus N271
Tai Po Fu Heng -> Hung Hom Railway Station
Operates 0050 hr to 0525 hr, pass through Tai Po Market, Shatin, Kowloon Tong, Yau Ma Tei and Tsimshatsui
Taxis
Green Taxi Stand is outside Tai Po Market Station
Urban Taxis (red taxicabs)：9138 9363
New Territories Taxis (green taxicabs)：6227 7680
12. Any bowl/cup/bottle/cutlery will be provided in check points?
At the CPs as there will not be any cups nor bowls. We will have congee or instant noodles available, please bring your personal cup!
Yes.
2. What is the estimated temperature range that we can expect for this event?
Like much of the world, weather has become less predictable in Hong Kong in recent years. Historically, mid-December weather could be expected to be relatively low (~50%) humidity and in the 12-25℃ range during the day, with temperatures possibly falling below 10℃ at night on the highest peaks. In recent years, we have seen December days above 25℃ with high humidity, though that is not the most likely case scenario. Rain is infrequent in December, but when it does rain, temperatures on the mountains can be quite chilly. Thunder and lightning are rare. Please check weather forecast before the race and make sure to wear appropriate clothing to protect yourself.
Website of Hong Kong Observatory: https://www.hko.gov.hk/en/index.html
3. When will I know I'm qualified for the race?
For 100 km runners, 100 km relay runners, 55 km runners and 14km runners, you will receive a confirmation after registration (and for 100 km racers after we check your credential). We will also publish a list of race entrants to the website by mid-September once all racer's credentials have been checked and will update this list from time to time as required
4. What is the race pack collection arrangement?
Race pack collection will take place the week before the race at a The North Face shop. Race participants will be informed of pick up location details closer to the race
5. Can I cancel after registration?
Cancellation is not allowed. Cancellation is only permitted with valid reason subject to the organizer’s approval (which will ordinarily be granted provided that we are able to take a qualified substitute from our waiting list). There will be cancellation fee of HKD$100. All cancellation must be submitted prior to 15 November, 2024.
6. Can I get refund if organizer said I am not qualified to the race?
Your application will not proceed out if your credentials are not accepted. Note that race entry credentials are only required for the 100 km race.
7. If I want to sign up as a volunteer, how can I do so?
Please email keith@seyonasia.com. Please provide mobile phone and email contact details and whether you prefer to assist at a checkpoint, do some hiking (forerunning, sweeping, etc.) or both. This year we will offer a stipend to volunteers to cover incidental expenses.
8. What if I haven't entered a 50 km or 100 km race in the past three years? Will you consider other eligibility criteria.
The purpose of the qualification is to insure that those who enter have the experience and fitness to have a good chance of finishing the race without being cut off. 55 km and 100 km race experience is the most direct comparison, but the organisers will also consider other race experience. Obviously, someone who has completed a 100 miler, for example, would be qualified to enter the 100 km race.
We will also consider other races of other distances in assessing qualification and will consider eligibility submissions as well based upon pre-Covid era results.
9. What is the 100Km Team Relay arrangement?
Relay Teams will be given race member bibs in advance for distribution to each team member and a wristband with a timing chip that should be collected at the start venue by the first runner. The wristband will serve as a relay baton to be passed on from one team member to the next at each relay handover zone. It should be returned by the final runner at the finish line.
Team members can track their teammate progress vias various phone app methods, or GPS tracker to make sure they are at the transition checkpoint ahead of the runner with the bracelet. They can begin running as soon as the bracelet handover takes place in the handover zone at the checkpoint.
Teams are responsible for their own transport to the handover zone checkpoints as well for the transport of the runner completing the section back to the finish line or home (unless the runner wishes to wait for the sweeper bus). This will be a test of team race logistics.
10. Can I get credits participating in The North Face 2024 for Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc® (UTMB) of UTMB World Series and International Trail Running Association (iTRA) National League?
Official Finishers of the 100Km or 100Km Relay will earn 4 iTRA points while 55Km official finishers will earn 3 iTRA points.
We are a registered UTMB Index Race. Official Finishers of the 100Km and 55 Km races will also earn their own performance index.
10. Is baggage storage provided at the start/finish?
Yes.
11. How to go/leave Wishing Tree?
Note that parking at the race venue will be very difficult.
Bus Services to Lam Tsuen Well-Wishing Square
Tai Po Market Rail Station -> Bus 64K > Hang Ha Po Bus Stop, Lam Kam Road (Yuen Long bound)
Yuen Long West > Bus 64K > Hang Ha Po Bus Stop, Lam Kam Road (Tai Po bound)
Service Hours : everyday 0540 hr to 00:10 (next day) at approx. 15 minutes interval leaving Bus Terminus in Tai Po and Yuen Long
East Rail Line Train service to Tai Po Market Rail Station
East Rail operates train service from Admiralty to Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau 0530 hr to 0100 hr (next day) daily, however Sheung Shui Station will be the northern terminus after Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau closes 0030hr next day and 2300hr respectively.
Overnight Bus N271
Tai Po Fu Heng -> Hung Hom Railway Station
Operates 0050 hr to 0525 hr, pass through Tai Po Market, Shatin, Kowloon Tong, Yau Ma Tei and Tsimshatsui
Taxis
Green Taxi Stand is outside Tai Po Market Station
Urban Taxis (red taxicabs)：9138 9363
New Territories Taxis (green taxicabs)：6227 7680
12. Any bowl/cup/bottle/cutlery will be provided in check points?
At the CPs as there will not be any cups nor bowls. We will have congee or instant noodles available, please bring your personal cup!