Late entries will not be accepted for Cold Half, but race day entries for Cold Plunge may be allowed at a cost of $600 per person.

The Cold Half Marathon Swim is a 15km winter marathon swim on Hong Kong Island from Stanley Main Beach to Deep Water Bay Beach. This is a solo, 2-person, or 3-person (NEW FOR 2025) relay race. 

For those who love swimming in the chill but mind the extreme distance, you can sign up for the 1.5km Cold Plunge race. 

There are wetsuit and non-wetsuit categories for both distances.   Medals and prizes for top 3 category and age-group winners. Your entry also includes professional chip-timing, race swag, post race food, and award ceremony.

*Age Limit & Temperature Rules:

Cold Half 15km Solo = 16+ years Only
Cold Half 15km Relay of 2 or 3 = 14+ years Only. If under 16, MUST wear a wetsuit if water temp is below 20C.

Cold Plunge 1.5km = All U16 swimmers MUST wear a wetsuit if water temp is below 20C。

The event is the only winter swimming event of its kind in Hong Kong and Asia, jointly organised by AVRA and 26 Coaching.