To mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will hold "Celebrating the National Day – Harbour Run For Fun" on September 22 (Sunday) to encourage members of the public to wear Chinese costumes, or costumes with elements of National Day, to celebrate the occasion by running.
"Celebrating the National Day – Harbour Run For Fun" is scheduled to be held alongside the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section) and Wan Chai Temporary Promenade in the morning on September 22 for a 5 kilometre run. The quota available for enrolment is 750, and participants must be 14 years old or above. Members of the public can register free of charge. Applicants may enrol through My SmartPLAY App, the SmartPLAY webpage or Smart Self-service Stations on a first-come, first-served basis from 8.30am on August 8 (Thursday).
Each participant will receive a souvenir T-shirt. Participants completing the run will receive a medal and other gifts. Participants are also encouraged to wear Chinese costumes, or costumes with elements of National Day, to compete for the Best Chinese Costume Prize.
The prospectus is available at My SmartPLAY App, the SmartPLAY webpage, District Leisure Services Offices under the LCSD, and leisure venues with SmartPLAY Services.
In addition, an invitation race will be launched on the event day. Various government departments and related organisations will be invited to participate in a 3km run and compete for the Most Outstanding Team Costume Prize to celebrate the National Day with creative costumes and showcase their unity and teamwork.
Apart from the runs, a carnival will also be held from 10am to 1pm on the event day in the vicinity of the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section) and Tamar Park. Admission is free and no reservation is required. Activities include National Day performances, booth games, a pet grooming competition, a photo corner, an exhibition showcasing the achievements of outstanding Hong Kong athletes, a workshop on Chinese culture and arts as well as a park orienteering activity, etc.
For enquiries on "Celebrating the National Day – Harbour Run For Fun" and the carnival, please contact the Wan Chai District Leisure Services Office at 2879 5622 as well as Central and Western District Leisure Services Office at 2853 2566 during office hours respectively.
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