“Beat the Banana!” Charity Run 2013

Organization: World Cancer Research Fund Hong Kong

Details: “Beat the Banana!” Charity Run is a signature event held annually by World Cancer Research Fund Hong Kong (WCRF HK). The Run sees participants chase a life-sized banana with the aim of beating it across the finish line. The event helps promote the importance of physical activity and a healthy diet in reducing the risk of cancer in a fun and light-hearted way.

Background: WCRF HK is a unique charity dedicated to the prevention of cancer through the promotion of healthy diet and nutrition, physical activity and weight management. WCRF HK is committed to providing cancer research and education programmes which expand our understanding of the importance of our food and lifestyle choices in the cancer process.

Duration:
Date: Sunday, 17 March 2013
Venue: Tsimshatsui East Promenade
Category:
6km Elite Race (from 8am)
3km Fun Run (from 9am)
WCRF HK-Wellcome 1km Kids Banana Run (from 10am)

Participating class:
Individual:
Adults
Kids/Students

Team (members can be adults and students):
Family and Friends
Corporation
Schools

Route:
WCRF HK-Wellcome 1km Kids Banana Run:
HK Cultural Centre > Avenue of Stars > InterContinental Hong Kong > Back to HK Cultural Centre

3km Fun Run:
HK Cultural Centre > Avenue of Stars > Tsimshatsui East Promenade > International Mail Centre > Back to HK Cultural Centre

6km Elite Race:
A circular route twice the above 3km route

Places: Places are limited and on a first-come, first served basis

Enrollment Deadline: 31 January 2013 (Early Bird) / 3 March 2013 (Deadline)

Enrollment shortcut: Click Here

Website: Click Here

Nature: Fund Raising

Region: HK

Source of information: World Cancer Research Fund Hong Kong