Rules

Enrolment & Qualification

1. Participants need to pay the registration fee when registering, and raise the minimum amount of donation on or before 31^st October 2024 (Thursday) to be eligible to participate. If the team fails to raise the minimum amount of donation before the specific date, will be disqualified from the race. The registration fee and donation will not be refunded.
2. Participants must read the "Contest Rules" carefully. Once the registration is submitted, the participant confirms and agrees to accept all competition rules, terms and arrangements of the race.
3. Age Group of participants shall be calculated as of 2024 (Year of Birth)(eg a person born on 2007 will be considered as age 17).
4. Participants aged below 18 must obtain consent by a parent/guardian.
5. The Organizer will email the participants who reached the minimum amount of donation in early November 2024 to confirm their eligibility for the event. If you have not received it, please email [email protected].
6. Registration fees are not tax-deductible.
7. Registration will not be accepted for those with incomplete information.
8. On-site and late registrations will not be accepted.
9. No refund is allowed after registration is completed. Registration fee paid for duplicate entries will not be refunded and places cannot be transferred to another applicant or race.
10. Anyone who is pregnant or suffering from chronic diseases such as heart disease and high blood pressure should not participate in this event. The organizer reserves the right to disqualify any participant who is unfit to participate in the event if it is informed or suspected.
11. Participants must ensure that they are physically fit to participate in the competition. The organizer or rescue personnel have the right to terminate the participant's qualification to continue the competition based on the participant's physical condition, and the participant shall not object.
12. Participants must report to the race reception at a specific time, participants will be disqualified if fail to arrive on time.
13. If there are emergencies caused by natural disasters or man-made disasters during the event (floods, wildfires, landslides, fallen trees, earthquakes, road damage, fighting, riots, etc.), the event on that day will be suspended or cancelled, participants must seek refuge in a safe place as soon as possible.
14. The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify any person from and nullify his / her result of the race and further to forbid and prohibit such person from participating in future races and events organized by the Organizer if, including but not limited to,:
    1. The participant commits or attempts to commit any act which is in violation of the laws of HKSAR, including the National Security Law and Safeguarding National Security Ordinance;
    2. The participant carries out or attempts to carry out any kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda at the race or other venues or areas relating to the race;
    3. Participant brings any banners, posters, placards, leaflets / publicity, outfits and/or displaying tattoos or materials which are considered abusive, threatening, discriminatory, religious or political;
    4. The participant brings any dangerous goods (i.e. offensive weapons, flammable, explosive agents or materials/objects which obstruct other participants, etc.), which are strictly prohibited, to the race.
15. Participants disqualified due to the above reasons, registration fee and donations are non-refundable .

Event Pack

1. Event pack pick-up will be arranged in early-November 2024, details will be shared in the confirmation email.
2. T-shirt sizes are available on a first-come, first-served basis (based on the order of successful enrolment and payment) while stocks last. The Organizer does not guarantee the provision of T-shirt(s) in any particular size.
3. T-shirt size(s) choice cannot be amended after successful enrolment.
4. All gifts cannot be exchanged for cash.

Weather conditions

1. Please pay special attention to the weather forecast by the Hong Kong Observatory. On the event day at 6am:
   - If tropical cyclone warning signal no.3 or below / an amber rainstorm signal is hoisted - the organizer will inform teams via email whether the race will be held as usual;
   - If tropical cyclone warning signal no.8 or above, or a red or black rainstorm signal is hoisted – the race will be cancelled.
2. If any of the above warnings are posted before the event and the event is cancelled, the registration fee and donations will not be refunded.
3. If the weather is bad during the event, the organizer reserves the right to cancel the ongoing event without rescheduling the event. Registration fees and donations will not be refunded.

Health & Safety Advice

1. Participants should make sure their health conditions are suitable for the activity. In case of any doubts, please seek medical advice in advance.
2. Participants must have a clear understanding of the event details and nature, and be aware that this event requires physical exertion. Participants should ensure that their health condition is suitable for participating in the event. The Organizer advises all participants to be mindful of their personal physical condition and suitability for the activity. If any discomfort arises during the event, please immediately cease the activity and seek assistance from on-site staff.
3. Participants should take protective measures against UV, such as applying sunscreen, wearing caps and drinking water.
4. Any person who is pregnant or with chronic diseases, like heart disease and high blood pressure, should not participate in the event.
5. The Organizer reserves the right to disallow or disqualify any person who is known or suspected to be physically unfit to participate in the event and such person shall accept.
6. Public liability insurance is covered by the Organizer. Participants are responsible for personal accident insurance on their own.
7. Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Organizer from any injury or death suffered by the participant himself / herself or any other persons; and any damage to property as a result of him / her not being physically fit to participate in and complete the race.

Others

1. Participants' personal belongings can be stored in the luggage storage area provided by the organizer. Please do not bring valuables. The Organizer will not be responsible for any damage or loss and will not make any compensation. Once participants use this service, they are assumed to have accepted these terms.
2. Participants understand and agree that participation in the race is voluntary and at the participant’s own risk. Each participant agrees to absolve the Organizer and any sponsor and/or supporting organizations from any and all liabilities arising from bodily injuries, accidents, death or other losses during or caused by travelling to and from the event venue during the event or whatsoever reason.
3. Participants shall indemnify and/or reimburse the Organizer in respect of any additional expenses or costs incurred by the Organizer arising from or in connection with any fault or action or behaviour of such Participants during participation in the race.
4. The Organizer reserves the right to use photos from this event for future promotional purposes.
5. By attending this event, participants consent to the Organizer for the use of image and likeness of the participants in any and all promotional materials and communications produced by the Organizer, without any compensation or further approval required.
6. Personal data of the participants of the race collected will be treated confidentially and will be used for sending receipts and communications.
7. The Organizer reserves the right to amend the program of the rules and regulations. Should there be disputes, the Organizer reserves the right to the final decision and interpretation of the rules and regulations of the race.
8. Should there be disputes of the prizes and positions, the Organizer reserves the right of the final decision.
9. Terms and Conditions are in Chinese and English. In the case of discrepancies between the Chinese and English versions, the English version shall prevail. The Organizer reserves the final right to interpret and amend the Terms and Conditions and the Official Rules and other rules and regulations as it sees fit from time to time.
10. This event is organized and coordinated by RMHCHK, with website support provided by Sportsoho. The content and arrangements of the event are not affiliated with Sportsoho.