FAQ - Charity Run

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Run for Volunteering

I. General Information
II. Enrollment and Acceptance
III. Preparation for the Race
IV. Event Day
V. Timing System and Results
VI. Award & Prize Presentation Ceremony

I. General Information

1. How do I get to the Evangel College?
Evangel College is located at No. 7, Chi Shin Street, Tseung Kwan O. We suggest participants to commute by public transportation as follow:

MTR

Tseung Kwan O Station (Exit A2)

2. Will participants of Run and Walk be insured?
AVS will take out Group Personal Accident insurance for participants aged 0 to 85. However, participants should be aware of their own safety. We strongly recommend all participants to check their health condition by qualified medical practitioners before joining either the Run or Walk. We also encourage all participants to cover for their own personal accident insurance at their own expense if needed.

II. Enrollment and Acceptance

3. How much is the enrollment fee for the 10km Charity Run?
We do not charge any enrolment fee but each participant will have to make a minimum donation of HK$300.

4. What is the enrollment procedure?
Please refer to online registration or download enrollment form here

5. Is there a deadline for enrollment?
Enrolment deadline is 27 September 2019 (Friday). Participants are required to enroll and submit minimum donation before the deadline.

6. How do I know my application is accepted?
Participant will receive a confirmation e-mail together with other important information regarding the Run Race if your application is accepted.

7. I wish to compete for the Fundraising Award, when shall I submit my donations?
Donations received on or before 27 September 2019 (Friday) will be counted for the Fundraising Award. Participants are welcome to raise additional funds after the date.

8. Can I donate more than the minimum amount for participation?
You are most welcome to do so! Participants are welcome to raise additional funds even after enrollment, please send us the sponsorship form(s), donation and related donation document(s) (e.g. ATM receipt, bank deposit receipt or crossed cheque) by post or fax on or before 29 November, 2019 for issuance of official receipt.

9. How do I submit the sponsorship information and the donation if I register online?
Participants may download the sponsorship form here,complete and send it together with the donation and related donation document(s) by e-mail, fax or by post to Agency for Volunteer Service.

10. When will the donation receipts be available?
AVS will issue tax-deductible receipt for donation of HK$100 or above to each participant and/or sponsor within 2 months upon receiving the completed sponsorship form(s), donations and related document(s). Participants / contact persons of the Event are requested to kindly help distribute the receipts to individual sponsors.

III. Preparation for the Race

11. When and where do I pick up the runner’s pack?
You will receive the runner’s pack information via e-mail about 3 weeks before the Event.

12. Can I authorize a representative to collect the runner’s pack on my behalf?
Yes. Please complete the “Letter of Authorization” (attached to the Collection Letter) ,bring its original copy (either printed or electronic version) and his/her own Hong Kong ID Card while collection.

13. Can I collect the Runner’s pack by post?
No. Runner’s pack will not be delivered by post.

14. What kind of support will be provided to Runners?
You will be provided with:

Runner's Pack: number bib, safety pins, baggage tag and notes to participants
Water: will be provided at water stations located at the starting point, en route the finishing point. For environmental concern, we encourage all participants to bring reusable bottle for drinking water filling to minimize bottled water consumption. Please use reusable water bottle whenever possible. For any unwanted bottle, please put it into the recycle bin.
Other services: baggage storage and changing room at the starting point; and first-aid stations located at the starting point, en route the finishing point.

15. What should I bring to the Event?
All runners should bring with them their number bib and safety pins. If you would like to store your belongings with us, please bring along Baggage Tag (included in your Runner’s Pack). Please note that NO storage bag will be provided in the baggage area and bring NO valuable items. The organizer is not responsible for the loss or any damage of your baggage stored.

IV. Event Day

16. Do I need to check-in or report to the event officials upon arrival?
No check-in process is required. Just proceed to the starting zone 10 minutes before the Run Race.

17. Where are the water stations?
Please refer to the route map.

V. Timing System and Results

18. Can I get a new Number bib on Event Day if I forget to bring mine?
No number bib will be re-issued on the Event Day.

19. Can I switch number bib with another participant?
No. The number bib is non-transferable since all the participants information has been matched with the number bib before the Run Race. If a non-registered person use the number bib, your result and the user’s result would both be disqualified.

20. Is the split time recorded?
Yes.

21. When and where can I check my Run Race result?
Run Race result will be uploaded to the Event website in November 2019 for participants’ review.

22. Do I still get a Run Race result if I am unable to finish the Run Race within the time limit?
If you were unable to finish the Run Race within the time limit, your result would not be published.

VI. Award & Prize Presentation Ceremony

23. What is the difference between the Official Gun Time and the Chip Time?
Official Gun Time refers to the time from the sound of the starter’s signal to the time when you cross the finish line. Chip Time refers to the time you cross the starting mats at the start line to the time when you cross the finishing mats at the finishing line.

24. Are prizes presented according to the Official Gun Time or the Chip Time?
Prizes are presented according to the Official Gun Time. Chip Time is only for personal reference.

25. When and where will the prize presentation ceremony be held?
The prize presentation ceremony will be held on the Event Day (20 October, 2019) at 10:00am in the Evangel College.

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