UNICEF Charity Run, organized by the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF HK) and supported by the Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates (HKAAA) is not only an annual flagship fundraising event for UNICEF HK, but also the one of largest road-running charity event in Hong Kong, offering Half Marathon, 10km Run, 5km Run and 3km Youth. The Half Marathon and 10km (Challenge) race courses are currently applying for sanction from the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS). Furthermore, Half Marathon, 10km (Challenge) and 5km race courses and results are all recognized by the Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates Limited (HKAAA).

It will be held on 12 January 2025 (Sunday).

Starting the race early in the morning can prevent congesting the road traffic in the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Sunny Bay areas. In addition to ensuring the safety of participants, it will also allow nearby transportation services to resume normal operations as early as possible.

1. 1. Participants of the Half Marathon must take the first bus （Route a）
2. 2. Participants of the 10km Run must take the second one （Route b）
3. 3. Participants of the 5km and 3km Youth may take the last bus （Route c）

No parking space will be available for participants on the event day. Car parks in Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre will not be opened to the public during the event period. There are several temporary road closure and traffic diversion arrangements at Northern Lantau including the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Sunny Bay areas. Participants shall access the event venue by MTR or special bus services.

Participants can consider the car park nearby Sunny Bay Station and travel to event venue by public transport. Parking spaces are subject to availability.

Both are located at the Hong Kong Disneyland Coach Park.

Yes. In order to minimize the disruption to road traffic, there will be a time limit for each race. The time limit will be 2 hours and 45 minutes for the Half Marathon; 1 hour and 30 minutes for the 10km Run; 45 minutes for the 5km Run; and 35 minutes for the 3km Fun Run (Youth). If you cannot finish the race within the time limit, a bus will be arranged to pick you up along the course and take you to the finishing point.

Owing to safety concerns, “Expected Completion Time” will be used to assign starting zone to participants. The starting time of Half Marathon is 5:45am, participant should start the race at the assigned zone, otherwise, no result and certificate of completion will be given.

The aim of this measure is to avoid unnecessary congestions and allow participants to attain their best results. The start time of the 10km Run will be divided into the following sections:

1. 10km Run (Challenge): Personal best time in the last three years is less than 1 hour and 10 minutes

2. 10km Run (Group 1): Personal best time more than 1 hour, 10 minutes and 1 second

Starting time at 7:30 a.m. Participant should start the race at the assigned, otherwise no result and certificate of completion will be given. (Note: Participants with personal best time less than 1 hour and 10 minutes are free to choose which category to join.)

Participation in these races is by invitation only. The purpose of these particular races is to arouse awareness in corporate social responsibilities among business communities, especially in support of UNICEF’s mission of bringing positive changes to vulnerable children and their families in more than 190 countries and territories worldwide.

The Half Marathon Wheelchair Event does not belong to any award-winning categories.

Wheelchairs will be measured and inspected according to the event standard prior to the start of the race at the assembly area and wheelchair participants will be escorted to the starting point by the race officials. Wheelchairs can be re-examined by the officials before or after the race.

It is the responsibility of the participants to ensure that their wheelchairs conform to the requirements listed. The event will not be delayed due to on-site wheelchair adjustments. (Please refer to event website at Event Details and Important Notices or Runner’s Guide for detailed terms and conditions).

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. UNICEF HK reserves the rights to close the enrolment system when the race quota is full without prior notice. Announcement will be made on this event website when the quota is full.

1. 1. 1. A runner’s pack including a race bib (attached with a timing chip), pins and a baggage tag.
      2. A runner’s tee: You will receive a runner’s tee as souvenir and you are encouraged to wear it on the event day to join the fever of running for children. We will try our best to give you the T-shirt that fits you but we cannot guarantee as it is subject to the availability of stock. Please note that T-shirts cannot be returned or exchanged. You may refer to the T-shirt size chart here.
      3. En-route: Drinking water will be provided at designated water stations for Half-Marathon, 10km, 5km and 3km Runs.
      4. Services: Baggage storage at the start and first-aid service at the start, finish and along the course
      5. Upon completion of the race: you will receive an e-certificate of completion with Gun Time and Personal Time in Late February 2025