| Date: | 22nd November 2025 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 7:30 a.m. |
| Venue: | Wan Chai Golden Bauhinia Square Public Pier to Tsim Sha Tsui Avenue of Stars |
| No. of swimmers: | Approximately 4,000 swimmers |
| Entry Deadline: (Online Application Only) |
2nd September 2025 (Tuesday); 11:59 p.m. |
| Reporting Time*: |
Racing Group
6:45 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Leisure Groups
1st Batch: 6:45 a.m. – 7:15 a.m. |
*Those failing to report will be disqualified
| Racing Groups^ | Leisure Groups | ||
| Men | Women | Men & Women | |
| Event No. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Distance | Approximately
1 km |
Approximately
1 km |
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| Age | 14 or above (Born on or before 31st December 2011) |
12 or above (Born on or before 31st December 2013) |
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| Start Time | Around 7:30 a.m. | Around 7:45 a.m. | |
| Quota | 150 | 150 | 3,700 |
*Applicants failing to do so on or before the application closing date will be considered as forfeiting the submission and their application/participation qualification will be withdrawn without further notice. All fees paid will not be refunded.
(Each swimmer can only apply for one event)
| Racing Groups Men & Women (Event 1 – 2) |
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| Eligibility | |
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| Entry Acceptance Criteria • Faster Swimmers will be accepted to the Race (HKGSA reserves the rights of making final decision) |
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| Local Participants |
Time Trial Exempted
Require to participate in the Time Trial
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| Overseas Participants |
Time Trial Exempted
Require to participate in the Time Trial
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| Remarks | |
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| Leisure Groups Men & Women (Event 3) |
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| Eligibility | |
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| Entry Acceptance Criteria | |
| Local Participants |
Time Trial Exempted
Require to participate in the Time Trial
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| Overseas Participants |
Time Trial Exempted
Require to participate in the Time Trial
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| Remarks | |
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| Leisure Groups | |||
| Venue | Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Swimming Pool | Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Swimming Pool | Hong Kong Sports Institute Swimming Pool |
| Address | 16 Eastern Street North, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong | 16 Eastern Street North, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong | Hong Kong Sports Institute, 25 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin, N.T., Hong Kong |
| Date | 21/9/2025 (Sunday) | 27/9/2025 (Saturday) | 28/9/2025 (Sunday) |
| Time | 09:00 – 17:00 | ||
| Qualifying time | Must complete 1,500m in 45 minutes | ||
| Racing Group (Recommended for experienced and Elite swimmers) |
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| Venue | Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Swimming Pool | Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Swimming Pool | Hong Kong Sports Institute Swimming Pool |
| Address | 16 Eastern Street North, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong | 16 Eastern Street North, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong | Hong Kong Sports Institute, 25 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin, N.T., Hong Kong |
| Date | 21/9/2025 (Sunday) | 27/9/2025 (Saturday) | 28/9/2025 (Sunday) |
| Time | 17:00 – 19:00 | ||
| Qualifying time | Must complete 1,500m in 35 minutes | ||
| Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above/ Black Rainstorm Warning Signal/ ”Extreme Condition” | Time Trial Arrangement |
| Lowered Or Cancelled between 6:00 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. |
Time Trial of that day will be started 3 HOURS after lowered or cancelled |
| Issued and will still be in force after 8:00a.m. |
Time Trial of Leisure Group (AM session: 0900-1300) will be cancelled |
| Lowered Or Cancelled between 8:00 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. |
Time Trial of Leisure Group (PM session: 1300-1700) and Racing Group (1700-1900) will be started 3 HOURS after lowered or cancelled |
| Issued and will still be in force after 12:00 noon |
Time Trial of that day will be cancelled |
| Issued during Time Trial hours | Time Trial to be terminated instantly and cancelled |
| Time Trial Fee: | HK$200 /entry
Payment Method:
Payment must be settled during the online application |
| Entry Fee: | HK$480 /entry
Payment Method – Final Entrant List:
After the announcement of the Final Entrant List, participants shall receive an email for settling the Entry Fee by Online Payment from 21st October 2025 to 3rd November 2025. Payment Method – Waiting List:
After the announcement of the Waiting List, participants shall receive an email for settling the Entry Fee by Online Payment from 7th – 10th November 2025. |
| Racing Groups |
| A race kit including a baggage bag, a race card, a swimmer’s guide, 2 electronic transponders for wrists, 1 electronic transponder for ankle, a designated numbered swim cap, a marker pen and souvenirs will be distributed to each participant. On Race day, participants must mark their race numbers on the left-hand side of their back, both arms and back of their hands with the marker pen provided by HKGSA (For details please refer to the swimmers’ guide). |
| Leisure Group |
| A race kit including a baggage bag, a race card, a swimmer’s guide, 1 electronic transponder for ankle, a designated numbered swim cap, a tow float, a marker pen and souvenirs will be distributed to each participant. On Race day, participants must mark their race numbers on the left-hand side of their back, both arms and back of their hands with the marker pen provided by HKGSA (For details please refer to the swimmers’ guide). |
| Racing Groups Individual Men & Women |
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| Group | Prizes |
| Champion | Trophy, HKD$5,000, Electronic Certificate |
| 1st Runner-up | Trophy, HKD$3,000, Electronic Certificate |
| 2nd Runner-up | Trophy, HKD$2,000, Electronic Certificate |
| 3rd Runner-up | Trophy, HKD$1,000, Electronic Certificate |
| 4th Runner-up | Trophy, HKD$800, Electronic Certificate |
| Leisure Group Individual Men & Women |
| Electronic Certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the Race |
| HKGSA office |
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| Tel: | 2572 8594/ 2572 8524 |
| Email: | harbourrace@hkgswimming.org.hk |
| Address: | Unit L, 9/F, MG Tower, 133 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
| Office Hour: | Monday to Friday: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Closed on Sat, Sun and Public Holidays |
| Victoria Harbour Race Website: | https://www.hkharbourrace.com/ |