GreenRace Pottinger 2024~25
Pottinger Peak / Dragon’s Back / Shek O
Venue : Pottinger Gap
30K | 1226mD+ 
15K | 613mD+ 
5K | 286mD+
Solo, Duo, Family
Register end: 2025-03-13
Details
Overview
The GreenRace Pottinger starts at Pottinger Gap, Shek O. It will be a race full of heart, laughter and sweat, maybe a few tears and ice cold drinks. Don’t let the elevation profile fool you. This is a challenging race, the highlight of which is a rope section up Pottinger Peak. You can compete solo or in a team of up to five people, including our most popular family race category.
| 30KM | 15KM | 5KM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start Time | 08:45 | 08:30 | 09:00 |
| Time Limit | 8hr | 4hr | 2hr |
| Climb | 1226m | 613m | 286m |
| Checkpoint | 3 | 1 | - |
| Venue | Pottinger Gap | ||
30KM
↑ Elevation 1226mD+ 🕑 Start Time 08:45 🏳 Location Pottinger Gap
Pottinger Peak is the easternmost mountain on Hong Kong Island with a clear view. On the summit is a military observation point that cooperated with Devil's Peak Battery and Sai Wan Battery, which defended the eastern waters of Victoria Harbour during World War II. In addition, Dragon’s Back is widely recognised by locals and foreign visitors as the most beautiful hiking trail in Hong Kong.
If participants start at Pottinger Gap, run along the mountain bike trail and climb Dragon’s Back. Spectacular views of the island's eastern waters and mountains await you. They run back to Pottinger Gap, climb Pottinger Peak and then run down to Big Wave Bay Village before finishing at Pottinger Gap.
15KM
↑ Elevation 613mD+ 🕑 Start Time 08:35 🏳 Location Pottinger Gap
Pottinger Peak is the easternmost mountain on Hong Kong Island with a clear view. On the summit is a military observation point that cooperated with Devil's Peak Battery and Sai Wan Battery, which defended the eastern waters of Victoria Harbour during World War II. In addition, Dragon’s Back is widely recognised by locals and foreign visitors as the most beautiful hiking trail in Hong Kong.
If participants start at Pottinger Gap, run along the mountain bike trail and climb Dragon’s Back. Spectacular views of the island's eastern waters and mountains await you. They run back to Pottinger Gap, climb Pottinger Peak and then run down to Big Wave Bay Village before finishing at Pottinger Gap.
5KM
↑ Elevation 286mD+ 🕑 Start Time 09:00 🏳 Location Pottinger Gap
It is a short loop. Runners will start in Pottinger Gap, climb Pottinger Peak immediately, and then run down to Big Wave Bay. They climb the long stairs back to the catchwater and cross the finish line in Pottinger Gap.
Registration
| Early Bird | Regular | Late Registration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period | 2024-06-13 to 2024-08-31 |
2024-09-01 to 2025-01-31 |
2025-02-01 to 2025-03-13 |
| 30KM – Solo | HK$550 | HK$630 | HK$700 |
| 15KM– Solo | HK$440 | HK$480 | HK$530 |
| 15KM – Duo | $440 / runner | $480 / runner | $530 / runner |
| 5KM Youth – Solo | HK$280 | HK$300 | HK$350 |
| 5KM Open – Solo | HK$280 | HK$300 | HK$350 |
| 5KM Family | $280 / runner | $300 / runner | $350 / runner |
Age Category Ranking
| Kid 兒童 6-11 |
Junior 少年 12-14 |
Teenage 青年 15-18 |
Adult 1 成人 1 19-25 |
Adult 2 成人 2 26-35 |
Primes 壯年 1 36-45 |
Perennials 壯年 2 46-55 |
Vintages 先進 56-65 |
Antiques 元老 66+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Open 公開 | ||||||||
| 30KM Solo - Men | - | - | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| 30KM Solo - Women | - | - | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| 15KM Solo - Men | - | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| 15KM Solo - Women | - | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| 15KM Duo - Men | - | 不設年齡組別 / No Age Category | |||||||
| 15KM Duo - Women | - | 不設年齡組別 / No Age Category | |||||||
| 15KM Duo - Mix | - | 不設年齡組別 / No Age Category | |||||||
| Kid 兒童 6-11 |
Junior 少年 12-14 |
Teenage 青年 15-18 |
Adult 1 成人 1 19-25 |
Adult 2 成人 2 26-35 |
Primes 壯年 1 36-45 |
Perennials 壯年 2 46-55 |
Vintages 先進 56-65 |
Antiques 元老 66+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth 青少年 | Open 公開 | ||||||||
| 5KM Solo Youth – Boys | Y | Y | Y | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5KM Solo Youth – Girls | Y | Y | Y | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5KM Open – Men | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||
| 5KM Open – Women | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||
| 5KM Family | 不設年齡要求, 但必須最少有一位參加者年滿 19 歲或以上成年 / No Age Requirement, aleast one participant must be age 19 or above | ||||||||
In each of the above eligible age groups, the first, second and third place participants will receive a certificate of achievement。
Section 1 Pottinger Gap (Start) – Dragon’s Back – Pottinger Gap (Checkpoint 1)
Distance : 10.4km / Climb: 327m
Pottinger Gap > Dragon's Back Mountain Bike Trail > Dragon’s Back > Pottinger Gap (Checkpoint 1) 10.4km
Section 2 Pottinger Gap (Checkpoint 1) – Pottinger Peak – Pottinger Gap (Checkpoint 2)
Distance : 4.3km / Climb: 286m
Pottinger Gap (Checkpoint 1) > Pottinger Peak > Tai Long Wan Village > Pottinger Gap (Checkpoint 2) 14.7 km
Section 3 Pottinger Gap (Checkpoint 2) – Dragon’s Back – Pottinger Gap (Checkpoint 3)
Distance : 10.4km / Climb: 327m
Pottinger Gap (Checkpoint 2) > Dragon's Back Mountain Bike Trail > Dragon’s Back > Pottinger Gap (Checkpoint 3) 10.4km
Section 4 Pottinger Gap (Checkpoint 3) – Pottinger Peak – Pottinger Gap (Finish)
Distance : 4.3km / Climb: 286m
Pottinger Gap (Checkpoint 3) > Pottinger Peak > Tai Long Wan Village > Pottinger Gap (Finish) 29.4 km
Section 1 Pottinger Gap (Start) – Dragon’s Back – Pottinger Gap (Checkpoint 1)
Distance : 10.4km / Climb: 327m
Pottinger Gap > Dragon's Back Mountain Bike Trail > Dragon’s Back > Pottinger Gap (Checkpoint 1) 10.4km
Section 2 Pottinger Gap (Checkpoint 1) – Pottinger Peak – Pottinger Gap (Finish)
Distance : 4.3km / Climb: 286m
Pottinger Gap (Checkpoint 1) > Pottinger Peak > Tai Long Wan Village > Pottinger Gap (Finish) 14.7 km
Pottinger Gap (Checkpoint 1) – Pottinger Peak – Pottinger Gap (Finish)
Distance : 4.3km / Climb: 286m
Pottinger Gap (Checkpoint 1) > Pottinger Peak > Tai Long Wan Village > Pottinger Gap (Finish) 14.7 km
Cut-Off Times
| 30KM | 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 | Pottinger Gap 馬塘坳 |
- | - | - | 10.4 | 198 | - | - | - | - |
| CP1 | Pottinger Gap 馬塘坳 |
11:15 | 2.5 | 10.4 | 4.3 | 198 | 269 | 327 | 327 | 15 |
| CP2 | Pottinger Gap 馬塘坳 |
12:45 | 1.5 | 14.7 | 10.4 | 198 | 289 | 286 | 286 | 17 |
| CP3 | Pottinger Gap 馬塘坳 |
15:15 | 2.5 | 25.1 | 4.3 | 198 | 269 | 327 | 327 | 15 |
| Finish 終點 |
Pottinger Gap 馬塘坳 |
16:45 | 1.5 | 29.4 | - | 198 | 289 | 286 | 286 | 17 |
| 15KM | 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 | Pottinger Gap 馬塘坳 |
- | - | - | 10.4 | 198 | - | - | - | - |
| CP1 | Pottinger Gap 馬塘坳 |
11:00 | 2.5 | 10.4 | 4.3 | 198 | 269 | 327 | 327 | 15 |
| Finish 終點 |
Pottinger Gap 馬塘坳 |
12:30 | 1.5 | 14.7 | - | 198 | 289 | 286 | 286 | 17 |
| 5KM | 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 | Pottinger Gap 馬塘坳 |
- | - | - | 4.3 | 198 | - | - | - | - |
| Finish 終點 |
Pottinger Gap 馬塘坳 |
11:00 | 2 | 4.3 | - | 198 | 289 | 286 | 286 | 27 |
Food & Beverage
| 30KM/15KM | 5KM | |
|---|---|---|
| CP Food | Bananas, Oranges, Cherry tomatoes – Salt | - |
| CP Hydration | Coke, Ice lemon water | - |
| 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 |
Entitlements
- Souvenir T-Shirt
- Runner’s BIB
- Finisher Medals
Add-ons
- Coming soon
Transportation & Access
- Please take Citybus No. 9 bus at Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminal. Get off at “Cape Collinson, Shek O Road”, and then walk 1.7 KM along the catchwater for about 25 minutes.
- It takes about 30 minutes to walk 1.4 KM from Chai Wan MTR Station, via Wan Tsui Road, Lin Shing Road and Chai Wan Chinese Cemetery.
Racepack Collection
Please visit Gone Running for Race Pack Collection during 2025-04-28 Monday to 2025-05-01 Thursday
🏳 3/F, Simsons Commercial Building, 137 Johnston Road, Wanchai.
🕑 11:00am to 8:00pm on weekdays and Saturdays, and 11:00am to 6:00pm on Sundays and most public holidays.
📞 +852 3461 9792
🌐 https://gone.run/
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