Double Nine GreenRace - 4 May '25

Siu Ma Shan / Jardine’s Lookout / The Twins / Violet Hill

27K | 1609mD+
15K | 779mD+
5K | 303mD+

Solo, Duo, Family

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Overview

On the Day of the Double Nine, it is a Chinese tradition to climb high. You can take advantage of this holiday and the cooler October weather by getting outside and participating in some trail running. In The GreenRace Double Nine, you can explore the mountainous landscape around Tai Tam Reservoir. There are three different distances to choose from – 5km, 15km and 27km – depending on your level of experience. This event is also the first race in the GreenRace Speed Series, so there will be an exciting race for elite runners aiming for a higher ranking.
27KM
15KM
5KM
Start Time
08:30
09:00
9:30
Time Limit
8hr
4hr
2hr
Climb
1609m
779m
303m
Checkpoint
3
1
Venue
Tai Tam Barbecue Area No. 2

27KM

This route is quite demanding, with a total elevation gain of 1609 metres. The first half is quite easy to run. Runners start at Tai Tam Barbecue Area Site No. 2 and then continue to Quarry Gap and Sir Cecil’s Ride, soon climbing Siu Ma Shan and Jardine’s Lookout to enjoy the views of the Central metropolis and Victoria Harbour.

The second half of the route is where things get tough. The beautiful view of Tai Tam Reservoir may relieve the harshness of the route somewhat. However, the infamous, constant steps of the Twins and Violet Hill will challenge the thighs of all participants. The key to victory is to keep your energy up for the hills.

15KM

This is the original route of Double Nine – a course that offers a fast pace for experienced runners and a gentle challenge for beginners with peaceful natural landscape of the woods, mountains and reservoirs. When you reach the top of mountains, please take a moment to appreciate the stunning scenery of the city landscape on the both sides of Victoria Harbour.

5KM

This is a fast loop in the Tai Tam Country Park area. Participants run along Tai Tam Reservoir Road for 1 km, then make a sharp turn at the end of the dam of Wong Nai Chung Reservoir and take the steps of Tai Tam Country Trail. Then they will reach the top of Violet Hill and going back to Hong Kong Parkview via Wilson Trail. When they hit the road, turn right and run for 650 metres to the finish. The route is safe and easy to run, and children will enjoy running in the woods and on the hilltops.

Registration Fee

Period
Regular
Late Registration
2024-06-13
to 2025-03-31
2025-04-01
to 2025-04-15
27KM – Solo
HK$630
HK$700
15KM – Solo
HK$480
HK$530
15KM – Duo
$480 / runner
$530 / runner
5KM Youth – Solo
HK$300
HK$350
5KM Open – Solo
HK$300
HK$350
5KM Family
$300 / runner
$350 / runner

Age & Eligibility

Age
Categories
Kid
Youth 1
Youth 2
Adult 1
Adult 2
Primes
Perennials
Vintages
Antiques
Age
3-11
12-14
15-18
19-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56-65
66+
27KM – Solo
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
15KM – Solo
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
15KM – Duo
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
5KM Youth – Solo
Y
Y
5KM Open – Solo
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
5KM Family
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

* The top 3 runners of Overall Categories will be awarded with trophies and prizes, while the top 3 runners of each age group will be awarded with winner certificates.
* Unless otherwise stated, participants will compete in their respective age categories on race day

Maps & GPX

27KM

Section 1 Tai Tam Barbecue Area Site No.2 (Start) – Quarry Gap (Checkpoint 1) Distance: 3.3km / Climb: 194m
Tai Tam Barbecue Area Site No.2 > Tai Tam Upper Reservoir > Quarry Gap (Checkpoint 1) 3.3km

Section 2 Quarry Gap (Checkpoint 1) – Hong Kong Parkview (Checkpoint 2) Distance: 11km / Climb: 555m
Quarry Gap (Checkpoint 1) > Mount Parker Road > Sir Cecil’s Ride > Siu Ma Shan > Jardine’s Lookout > Hong Kong Parkview (Checkpoint 2) 14.3km

Section 3 Hong Kong Parkview (Checkpoint 2) – Tai Tam Barbecue Area Site No.2 (Finish) Distance: 12.9km / Climb: 860m
Hong Kong Parkview (Checkpoint 2) > Tsz Lo Lan Shan Path > Tsin Shui Wan Au > Stanley West Catchwater > The Twins > Tsin Shui Wan Au > Violet Hill > Hong Kong Parkview > 27.2km

15KM

Section 1 Tai Tam Barbecue Area No.2 (Start) – Quarry Gap (Checkpoint 1) Distance: 3.3km / Climb: 194m
Tai Tam Barbecue Area No.2 > Tai Tam Upper Reservoir > Quarry Gap (Checkpoint 1) 3.3km

Section 2 Quarry Gap (Checkpoint 1) – Tai Tam Barbecue Area No.2 (Finish) Distance: 11.6km / Climb: 585m
Quarry Gap (Checkpoint 1) > Mount Parker Road > Sir Cecil’s Ride > Siu Ma Shan > Jardine’s Lookout > Hong Kong Parkview > Tai Tam Barbecue Area No.2 (Finish) 14.9km

5KM

Kong Ha Au (Start) – Kong Ha Au (Finish) Distance : 4.6km / Climb: 198m Kong Ha Au BBQ Site > Wu Kau Tang Road > Wu Kau Tang Country Trail > Kong Ha Au BBQ Site (total : 4.6 km)

Cut-Off Times

27KM
M
Location
地點
Close Time
關閘 時間
Limit
限時 (hr)
Dist.
距離 (km)
Next CP
下個 CP (km)
Altitude
海拔 (m)
Highest
最高點 (m)
Ascent
攀升 (m)
Descent
下降 (m)
Avg Pace
平均配速 (min/km)
Start 起點
Tai Tam BBQ Area No.2
大潭燒烤區 2 號場
3.3
238
CP1
Quarry Gap
大風坳
09:30
1
3.3
11
337
337
194
102
CP2
Hong Kong Parkview
陽明山莊
12:30
3
14.3
12.9
282
411
555
603
Finish
終點
Tai Tam BBQ Area No.2
大潭燒烤區 2 號場
16:30
4
27.2
238
413
860
899
15KM
M
Location
地點
Close Time
關閘 時間
Limit
限時 (hr)
Dist.
距離 (km)
Next CP
下個 CP (km)
Altitude
海拔 (m)
Highest
最高點 (m)
Ascent
攀升 (m)
Descent
下降 (m)
Avg Pace
平均配速 (min/km)
Start 起點
Tai Tam BBQ Area No.2
大潭燒烤區 2 號場
3.3
238
CP1
Quarry Gap
大風坳
10:30
1
3.3
11.6
337
337
194
102
Finish
終點
Tai Tam BBQ Area No.2
大潭燒烤區 2 號場
14:00
4
14.4
238
411
585
677
5KM
M
Location
地點
Close Time
關閘 時間
Limit
限時 (hr)
Dist.
距離 (km)
Next CP
下個 CP (km)
Altitude
海拔 (m)
Highest
最高點 (m)
Ascent
攀升 (m)
Descent
下降 (m)
Avg Pace
平均配速 (min/km)
Start 起點
Tai Tam BBQ Area No.2
大潭燒烤區 2 號場
4.1
238
Finish
終點
Tai Tam BBQ Area No.2
大潭燒烤區 2 號場
12:00
2
4.1
238
411
303
303

Food & Beverage

27KM/15KM
5KM
CP Food
Bananas, Oranges, Cherry tomatoes – Salt
N/A
CP Hydration
Coke, Ice lemon water
N/A
Finish Line Food
Iced fruit, Apples, Grapes, Watermelons
Iced fruit, Apples, Grapes, Watermelons
Finish Line Beverages
Ice cold beer, Ice lemon water
Ice cold beer, Ice lemon water

Entitlement & Options

  • Souvenir T-Shirt
  • Runner’s BIB
  • Finisher Medals

Add-ons

  • Coming soon

Transportation

  1. Take bus 1M, 6, 41A, 63, 66, 76 or A17 and get off at bus stop “Wong Nai Chung Reservoir Park” (southbound) or “Tai Tam Reservoir Road, Wong Nai Chung Gap Road” (northbound) . Then walk along Tai Tam Reservoir Road for 1.1 kilometers about 20 minutes.
  2. Take a taxi and get off at the entrance of Hong Kong Parkview, then walk 500 meters along Tai Tam Reservoir Road about 6 minutes.

Prizes

Champion
1st Runner Up
2nd Runner-up
27KM – Solo Men
Trophy
Winner’s Jersey
Trophy
Trophy
27KM – Solo Women
Trophy
Winner’s Jersey
Trophy
Trophy
15KM – Solo Men
Trophy
Winner’s Jersey
Trophy
Trophy
15KM – Solo Women
Trophy
Winner’s Jersey
Trophy
Trophy
15KM – Duo Men
Trophy
Trophy
Trophy
15KM – Duo Women
Trophy
Trophy
Trophy
15KM – Duo Mixed
Trophy
Trophy
Trophy
5KM – Youth – Solo Boys
Trophy
Trophy
Trophy
5KM Youth – Solo Girls
Trophy
Trophy
Trophy
5KM Open – Solo Men
Trophy
Trophy
Trophy
5KM Open – Solo Women
Trophy
Trophy
Trophy
5KM Family
Trophy
Trophy
Trophy

Racepack Collection

TBD

Please visit Gone Running for Race Pack Collection during 2024-10-4 Friday to 2024-10-11 Friday

Mandatory Gear

  • Review all GreenRace Mandatory Items for your particular distance.
  • We may check for mandatory items prior to race start and at check points.
  • Runners found to be inadequately prepared or missing mandatory items will be penalised or disqualified in order to maintain the safety of all competitors.
  • Standard time penalty is 15 mins deducted from the overall finishing time.

Bag Drop

  • We have a secure bag drop tent available on race day
  • We do not provide plastic bags for personal belongings
  • Please bring your own bag to be left at the Start/Finish
  • Fasten the bag tag provided at race pack collection to your personal bag
  • Do not leave any valuables or cash/cards/keys in your drop bag
  • We will not be held responsible for any lost or missing items on race day
  • Lost & Found is located at the Bag Drop tent on race day