RACE DETAILS

Latest news (23/9/2019)

Since the firework on 1 October has been cancelled, and to ensure the safety of our runners and officials in view of current social situation, Petzl Firework Run 2019 will be rescheduled.

The race will be held on 26 January 2020 (second day of Lunar New Year). Amendment will be made to the route and start/finish location. Details will be announced in due course.

All race materials, such as race tee and finisher medals, have been ordered. Hence, no refund shall be made after successful registration. Administrative fee for making amendments will be waived for applicants who registered before the rescheduling announcement.

Please accept our apology for any inconvenience caused.

Petzl Firework Run

General Information

Date
2020-01-26

Venue
Braemar Hill

Organizer
Y2Y Orienteering Development and Training Centre

Race bulletin

Entry list

Results

Entry Fee

[13km]
HK$320 (Early bird discount on or before 31/5)
HK$380 (Register on or after 1/6)

[8km/4.5km]
HK$260 (Early bird discount on or before 31/5)
HK$320 (Register on or after 1/6)

Entry fee includes a race tee, a finisher medal (ONLY for runners finish the race within time limit) and the catering at the finish point.

Race Exclusive Windbreaker

HK$280 / Piece (Early bird discount on or before 31/5)
HK$380 / Piece (Purchase on or after 1/6)

Runners may purchase the race exclusive windbreaker with the registration form.

Race Kit Collection

Date
2020-1-17,18,19

Time
1600-2100

Venue
Mountain Services 名峰行
Shop 1, 52–56 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong. (Fortress Hill MTR station exit "A ", turn left walk about 3 minutes)

Awards

All runners finish the race within time limit will receive a finisher medal.

Top 8 runners in each category will receive a trophy and souvenirs from Mountain Services International Ltd.,Petzl Hong Kong Distributor. Details to be annouced soon.

Prize sponsor

Mountain Services 名峰行

Baggage Deposit

1. The organizer will look after the baggage for runners.

2. Every runner will get a plastics bag, a baggage tag with his / her bib number and a cable tie. Please place your bag inside the plastic bag and tie the plastic bag tightly with the baggage tag attached before depositing your baggage.

3. Each runner is entitled to bag deposit once and is limited to deposit one bag.

4. Please retrieve your baggage with your number bib.

5. The organizer has the right to refuse depositing valuable items and oversized bags.

6. Competitors deposit their bags at their own risk. Please do not bring any valuables. The organizer is not responsible for any losses or damages.

Gear

1. Runners are suggested to wear trail running shoes.

2. Wear a watch to keep time. Better with GPS function for after-race evaluation.

3. Vegetation is quite thick in some area. Do lower body protection if needed.

4. You can use a hiking pole but please use it carefully to avoid hurting the others.

5. Runners are strongly advised to bring along a water bottle or bladder and some food.

6. For safety, please bring with a whistle and mobile phone for emergency.

Rules

1. Runners must complete the marked course on foot under their own power.

2. Food and beverages at the check points are reserved for runners only.

3. Number bib must be visible at all times at the front.

4. If you withdraw from the event, you must inform the race officials at the closest checkpoint.

5. If you need first aid help on the course, you should call 53811226 to contact event organizer who will make every effort to retrieve you.

6. Stay on the marked course. Short cuts are strictly prohibited and runners found to be using short cuts will be punished with penalty time or disqualified.

7. Littering is prohibited. Any participant found littering will incur a time penalty at the organizers’ discretion.

8. Breaking any of the rules may incur a time penalty or disqualification. Any such penalties are at the organizers’ discretion and are final.

9. Ensure your own safety and that of others. Be considerate of other trail and road users at all times. Take great care when crossing or running on roads. If another runner is injured or in distress, please assist. The race organizer will gladly deduct from your finishing time any time spent on assisting an injured or distressed fellow runner.

10. Y2Y Orienteering Development and Training Limited has its own public liability insurance. This does not include personal accident of participants. We recommend that you have your own personal accident cover.

11. The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the Event Rules, route and/or other arrangements as they deem appropriate.

Safety Measures

1. Organizer will NOT provide headlamp to runners. Runners are responsible for their own illuminating devices. The Organizer reserve the right to reject runners without proper illuminating devices from entering the race.

2. There are 2 Check Points along the trail. If you feel unwell during the race, you should stop racing and seek for help from the nearest Check Point.

3. The course is rocky, uneven, steep and slippery in places. Please be careful.

4. Please keep your manners, be careful and avoid bumping into people.

5. Please bring enough food and drink. Bring your own water bottle or bladder to take away water from Water Points.

6. If you need first aid help during the race, you should call 53811226 to contact the Event Organizer who will make every effort to retrieve you.

7. The organizer has purchased Public Liability Insurance for the race. Competitors and their parents participate at their own risk. The organizer undertakes no liabilities to any personal injury. Competitors are recommended to purchase suitable insurance.