TGR Pottinger- 4 Feb '24

Pottinger / Dragon’s Back / Shek O

Venue : Pottinger Gap

30K | 1226mD+
15K | 613mD+
5K | 286mD+

Solo, Team, Family

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Overview

Welcome to our 5th annual TGR Pottinger at Pottinger Gap, Shek O (The race is 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19). We are so happy to launch the race again after 3 years of COVID-19 pandemic. Like the versions before, this will be full of heart, laughter and sweat, possibly a few tears and ice-cold beverages. Don’t let the elevation profile trick you. This is a challenging race, the highlight being a rope section up to Pottinger Peak. Race solo or as a team of up to five, including our most popular family race category. See you at the start line in November!

30K

Pottinger Peak is the eastmost mountain of Hong Kong Island with open views. There is a militarily observation point on the peak to work with Devil’s Peak Battery and Sai Wan Battery defending the east waters of Victoria Harbour during World War II. Furthermore, Dragon’s Back is widely famous by local people and foreign visitors as the most beautiful trail in Hong Kong.

When you start in Pottinger Gap, you run along the biking trail and climb Dragon’s Back. The spectacular view of the east waters and mountains of the island is expected. You will run back to Pottinger Gap, climb Pottinger Peak, and then go down to the village of Tai Long Wan before climbing up the Pottinger Gap as the finish.

As it is the third race of the TGR Speed Series, the participants must run the 15K route twice to complete the 30km tournament.

15K

Pottinger Peak is the eastmost mountain of Hong Kong Island with open views. There is a militarily observation point on the peak to work with Devil’s Peak Battery and Sai Wan Battery defending the east waters of Victoria Harbour during World War II. Furthermore, Dragon’s Back is widely famous by local people and foreign visitors as the most beautiful trail in Hong Kong.

When you start in Pottinger Gap, you run along the biking trail and climb Dragon’s Back. The spectacular view of the east waters and mountains of the island is expected. You will run back to Pottinger Gap, climb Pottinger Peak, and then go down to the village of Tai Long Wan before climbing up the Pottinger Gap as the finish.

As it is the third race of the TGR Speed Series, the participants must run the 15K route twice to complete the 30km tournament.

5K

It is a short loop. Runners will start in Pottinger Gap, climb Pottinger Peak immediately, and then run down to Tai Long Wan. They climb the long stairs back in the village and cross the finish line in Pottinger Gap.

Registration Fee

  • Registration Open Date:  10 Sept 2023
  • Registration Close Date: 18 Nov 2023

Purchase Protection
Refund Policy

Early Bird

Start: 2023-09-10 @12:00AM
End:: 2023-09-25 @11:59PM

Early Bird Registration
Until 25 Sept
Per Runner
30K – Solo
HK$600
15K – Solo
HK$440
5K – Solo
HK$280
5K Family – Captain
HK$560
5K Family – Member
HK$280
5K Team – Captain
HK$280
5K Team – Member
HK$280
Early Bird Registration
Per Runner
30K – Solo
HK$550
15K – Solo / Duo
HK$400
5K – Solo / Family
HK$260

Regular Registration

Start: 2023-09-26 @12:00AM
End: 2023-10-17 @11:59PM

Early Bird Registration
Until 17 Oct
Per Runner
30K – Solo
HK$650
15K – Solo
HK$480
5K – Solo
HK$300
5K Family – Captain
HK$600
5K Family – Member
HK$300
5K Team – Captain
HK$300
5K Team – Member
HK$300

Late Registration

Start: 2023-10-18 @12:00AM
End: 2023-11-18 @11:59PM

Early Bird Registration
Until 18 Nov
Per Runner
30K – Solo
HK$700
15K – Solo
HK$530
5K – Solo
HK$350
5K Family – Captain
HK$700
5K Family – Member
HK$350
5K Team – Captain
HK$350
5K Team – Member
HK$350

Maps & GPX

30K

15K

5K

Cut-Off Times

30K
(1226mD+)
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
08:15
10.4
198
CP1
Pottinger Gap
馬塘坳
10:45
2.75
10.4
4.3
198
269
327
327
15
CP2
Pottinger Gap
馬塘坳
12:00
1.25
14.7
10.4
198
289
286
286
17
CP3
Pottinger Gap
馬塘坳
14:45
2.75
25.1
4.3
198
269
327
327
15
Finish
Pottinger Gap
馬塘坳
16:00
1.25
29.4
198
289
286
286
17
15K
(613mD+)
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
08:45
10.4
198
CP1
Pottinger Gap
馬塘坳
11:15
2.75
10.4
4.3
198
269
327
327
15
Finish
Pottinger Gap
馬塘坳
12:30
1.25
14.7
198
289
286
286
17
7K
(286mD+)
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
09:45
4.3
198
Finish
Pottinger Gap
馬塘坳
11:30
2
4.3
198
289
286
286
27

Entitlements

  • Race Tee
  • Race Jacket
  • Collapsible Cup
  • Tote Bag
  • Foldable Bowl

Prizes

Overall Winners

30K
15K
5K
Champion
Altra Mont Blanc Shoes
Winner Jersey
Altra Lone Peak 7 Shoes
TBA
2nd
Wild Tee
50% Off at Altra
Kickaround Sunglasses
Wild Tee
50% Off at Altra
Kickaround Sunglasses
TBA
3rd
40% Off at Altra
Yamatune Socks
40% Off at Ultra
Yamatune Socks
TBA

Add-ons

  • ALTRA Men’s Mont Blanc (DUSTY OLIVE ) HKS850
  • ALTRA Women’s Mont Blanc (BLACK GREEN) HKS850
  • ALTRA Men’s Lone Peak 7 (RED/ORANGE ) HKS720
  • ALTRA Women’s Lone Peak 7 (DARK RED) HKS720
  • Yamatune 5 Toe Socks – Short Length with Anti-Slip Dots HK$110
  • Yamatune 5 Toe Socks – Middle Length with Anti-Slip Dots HK$110
  • Wild Tee Shadows Tech Women Tank, HK$276
  • Wild Tee Mother of Pearl Tech Women Tank, HK$276
  • Wild Tee Glitch Tech Men’s Singlet, $276
  • Wild Tee Jesse O Tech Men’s Singlet, $276

Transportation & Access

Age Categories

Unless otherwise stated, participants will compete in their respective age categories on race day:

Age
Categories
Junior
少年
12-14
Youth
青年
15.18
Adult 1
成人1
19-25
Adult 2
成人1
26-35
Primes
壯年 1
36-45
Perennials
壯年 2
46-55
Vintages
先進
56-65
Antiques
元老
66+
30K Men
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
30K Women
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
16K Men
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
16K Women
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
5K Family
Y
Y

By joining TGR Trail Running event, participants confirm acceptance of our waiver during registration.

Racepack Collection

Come visit us today at gone.run or at 3/F, Simsons Commercial Building, 137 Johnston Road in Wanchai.

Opening hours are 11:00am to 8:00pm on weekdays and Saturdays, and 11:00am to 6:00pm on Sundays and most public holidays. We are closed for T8 weather warning – please check our Facebook page for updates.

Dates: TBA

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

CP Food & Beverage

30K/16K
5K
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

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.

TRAILME Guidelines

TRAILME is the chosen timing solution for this event, participants will have to use the TRAILME app to time themselves in order to complete the race. The time records presented on TRAILME will be used by the organizer to verify results.

Please read the guidelines carefully to prepare yourself for the event.

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