FAQ
Application & Payment
Q: Can I join the Event on my own?
A: The race is to encourage completion in teams. Please organize a team of 2 to 4 members to participate in the Event.
Q: What do I need to submit so as to complete the application?
A: The following items are required to submit:
1. Application fee
2. Minimum donation
3. Electronic Record Card (ERC) deposit (a separate crossed cheque of HK$200 per team)
4. Original Declaration Form signed by all members of a team (Downloadable from Event Website)
5. Copy of full-time student card (only applicable to full-time student participants)
6. Proof of outstanding performance in other hiking events (only applicable to Elite Teams)
Q: When should I submit the minimum donation?
A: Minimum donation is one of the application requirements. Every participant is required to submit minimum donation together with the application fee on or before the deadline of Early-bird (6 July 2011) or Application (10 August 2011). Application will only be confirmed completed after the Organizer has received all required documents, application fee and minimum donation.
Q: Can I send ONE cheque which includes application fee, minimum donation and ERC deposit?
A: You are recommended to issue one cheque for ERC deposit and another for the other two items (application fee and minimum donation). This will be convenient for returning your cheque for ERC deposit after you have returned the assigned intact ERC at the end of the Event
Q: Can I bank in the ERC deposit instead of sending a cheque to you?
A: Each team is required to issue and post a crossed cheque of HK$200 payable to "The Raleigh International (Hong Kong) Limited" as ERC deposit. This will be convenient for returning you the same cheque for ERC deposit after you have returned the intact ERC at the end of the Event.
Q: Do we need to submit the original copy of the Declaration Form? When?
A: Participants are supposed to submit the original copy of Declaration Form by post to the Organizer on or before Application Deadline (10 August 2011). You may also fax the Form to the Organizer at 30138722 first and then submit the original copy at the Participant Briefing.
Q: How to make sure that application has been successfully completed?
A: Application Confirmation Emails will be sent to every team member within 21 days after receiving all the required documents, fees and minimum donation. Please pay attention to receipt of relevant emails.
Team Detail Amendment
Q: How to amend my team details?
A: Please download an Amendment Form from our Event Website and then return the completed form to the Organizer by fax, email or post.
Q: How much do I need to pay for team detail amendment?
A: It is free of charge if you amend team details before Application Deadline (10 August 2011). An administrative fee of HK$200 will be charged if team detail amendment is made after that date.
Q: When is the deadline for team detail amendment?
A: The deadline is 14 September 2011.
Q: What does team detail amendment include?
A: It includes change of team members (addition / reduction / substitution of team members) and/or change of category or course.
Q: What should I do for any change of team members after 14 September 2011?
A: Any change(s) in team details will be subject to the discretion of the Organizer.
Participant Briefing
Q: Does every team member need to attend participant briefing?
A: Every participant is strongly recommended to attend participant briefing since we will announce rules and regulations as well as distributing event tees on that day. If some of team members are not available, it’d better send at least 1 representative to attend it.
Event Details
Q: Do Whole Course participants need to stay at Check Point 4 (Shatin Pass, Tsz Wan Shan)?
A: No. Participants can determine their own plan.
Q: Is Start Point the same as that of last year?
A: Yes. The location of the Start Point is at Tai Tam Reservoir BBQ Site No.2, which is the same as last year (Grid Reference: KK117 641, near H.K. Parkview)
Q: When will the race start on 15 October 2011?
A: Please refer to the table below:
Course (Category) |
Time to start |
Prohiker - Round Trip Course |
08:00 |
Explorer - Day Course |
09:30 |
Adventurer - Night Course |
21:30 |
Transportation Arrangement
Q: How to get to the Start Point of Whole Course and Day Course?
A: Participants can take the buses that pass Wong Nai Chung Gap to the Registration Venue. Get off at Wong Nai Chung Reservoir Park, get upstairs and walk about 20 minutes to Tai Tam Reservoir BBQ Site No.2. The following bus can pass Wong Nai Chung Reservoir Park:
Citybus: 6, 41A, 76
New World First Bus: 63, 66
Q: How to get to the Start Point of Night Course?
A: Participants can get to the Registration Venue by:
1) No. NR806 Shuttle Mini Bus to Kwun Yam Garden at Ying Fung Lane, Wong Tai Sin; or
2) No. 18 or 18M Mini Bus (besides Exit A, Wong Tai Sin MTR Station) to Fat Chong Temple at Tsz Wan Shan and walk along the Shatin Pass Road for about 30 minutes.
Q: How to leave the Finish Point during mid-night?
A: The Organizer will provide the contact number of 24-hour Taxi Hot Line to participants.
Route Information
Q: Do you have temporary signage at all junctions especially for night course?
A: The Organizer's signage will be found on the route outside AFCD regions where the signage is not clear especially in the urban area. To avoid getting lost, participants are suggested download map notes from the event website and practice the route before the event.
Q: What is the main difference between the event route and the original Wilson Trail?
A: Basically the 2 routes are the same except the following sessions: - Start Point to CP 1 (Start Point is located at Tai Tam Reservoir BBQ Site No.2, then trek along the Tai Tam Reservoir Road and take the Violet Hill Trail. After reaching Violet Hill then go downhill to Hong Kong Parkview)
- CP 1 to CP 2 (Participants will reach Yau Tong MTR station instead of Lam Tin MTR station)
Q: Will the photos of the routes be posted in event website especially at some places where we will get lost easily?
A: Yes, please refer to the Map Notes from event website.
Q: Besides government signage, will there be any Organizer signage along the racing route?
A: Yes, there will be organizer signage with event full name on the route outside AFCD regions where the signage is not clear especially in the urban area. To avoid getting lost, all participants are suggested to download map notes from the event website and practice the route before the event.
Q: Any maps will be provided to participants?
A: As the region covered by the Wilson Trail is very large, no map will be provided during the race. Participants are encouraged to buy maps for different sections of Wilson Trail so as to get familiar with the route.
Q: Is the whole Wilson Trail shown on the map?
A: Yes, we encourage participants to use 1:20,000 countryside maps as junctions and location of distance posts are clearly shown on the map. (Countryside maps covering the whole Wilson Trail include: Hong Kong Island + Sai Kung & Clear Water Bay + North East & Central New Territories)
Q: Where can I buy the maps of Wilson Trail?
A: They are available on hiking shops, bookstores or Map Sales Outlets from Government Survey and Mapping Office.
MTR related
Q: Is there any time limit on taking MTR?
A: No, because the time is counted towards the racing time.
Q: If MTR service is interrupted during the race, will the closing times of each Check Point be delayed?
A: The Organizer will announce the arrangement based on different situation. For any inquiries during the race, the participants are welcome to call the event hotline.
Q: Will I be regarded as violating the regulations if I choose exits other than A1 at Yau Tong MTR Station?
A: No. Participants can use any exit at Yau Tong MTR Station.
Q: Which MTR Station should I take when crossing the harbor? Tai Koo or Quarry Bay Station?
A: It is up to the participants who could choose either one as long as they follow the Wilson Trail to King's Road. The Organizer suggests participants to take MTR from Quarry Bay Station and take the Tseung Kwan O Line to Yau Tong Station.
Q: Can I go to Yau Tong by other means?
A: No. Participants must take MTR to go to Yau Tong.
Check Point- Food
Q: What food will be provided at Check Point?A: Food provided at Check Point including biscuits, bread and fruits, e.g. banana, pear. Water will be provided at each Check Point. However, participants must bring their own water containers as NO bottled water will be distributed this year to save the environment.
Q: Is there any limitation for getting food and water at Check Point?
A: The Check Point staff will distribute the food and water according to the number of participants and the position of Check Point. Please follow the instructions of the staff.
Q: How water will be provided?
A: No bottle water will be provided this year. Participants need to bring their own containers for filling water.
Q: Is there hot water provided at Check Point?
A: Hot water will be provided at Check Point at night. (CP5-FP)
Sub-Check Point
Q: How many Sub-Check Points (SCP) are there?A: There are 2 Sub-Check Points. SCP 1 is set at Cheung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery. SCP 2 is set at Hsien Ku Fung.
Q: Why Sub-Check Points are necessary? Why is there no food and water provided there?
A: Sub-Check Points are set for the safety of participants to assure they go on the right race route.
SCP1 (Devil's Peak): Participants can get food and water supply at Check Point 2 which is not far away.
SCP 2 (Hsien Ku Fung): As it is set at the peak of Hsien Ku Fung, food and water cannot be transported to there. Participants are suggested to get enough supply at Check Point 8 before going up to Pat Sin Leng.
Rules and Regulations
Q: Is torch or headlight using batteries other than AA / AAA allowed?A: NO, only AA or AAA is allowed (except Tornado 156 participants).
Q: Can a back-up Mobile phone be used instead of a back-up battery of the phone?
A: Yes, as long as the mobile is operative throughout the race.
Q: Will pin be provided with the number bibs?
A: Yes
Q: ERC is provided for each member or each team?
A: One for each team.
Q: Is there a specification or size requirement for the equipment of torch?
A: The torch not only provides illumination for participants at night, but also ensures the safety of the participants. It will help the Organizer to locate the participants when they get lost. Therefore, the torch is required to use AA/AAA batteries (except Tornado 156 participants).
Q: Is a torch needed in Day Course?
A: Yes, it is because the closing time of day course is 20:30. In case participants are injured or get lost at night, the torch will help the Organizer to locate them. Torch is a required equipment for all courses.
Q: If my teammate want to quit, can I combine the other teams and then continue with competitions?
A: No. Re-grouping or changing members is not allowed once the registration is done on event days.
Q: Will I be disqualified if I missed the closing time of the Check Point?
A: Yes, it is because the closing time is set according to the general pace of hikers. For the sake of participants' safety, the team will be disqualified if they cannot meet the closing time of the Check Point.
Q: During the competition, can I go out for meals?
A: Yes. But after taking meals, participants must return to the route designated for the race and take note of the closing time of each Check Point.
Q: Can part of the team arrive check point and report first?
A: No, Raleigh Challenge Wilson Trail is a team competition. Teams must register as a whole team.
Arrangement under Adverse Weather
Q: If thunderstorm warning is issued, will the race be cancelled? A: Safety of the participants and staff is the utmost consideration. Participants should keep an eye on the weather report broadcasted on the TV or radio. For any update for event arrangement, please visit the Organizer's website or call the hotline.
Q: Is it a must to wear the participant's tee?
A: No. But participants wearing the participant's tee can be more easily identified by the staff and rescue team during the race.
Q: Will the telephone signal be affected?
A: It depends on your location and the operator that you are using. Signals are relatively poor on parts of the Wilson Trail. For emergency, there are emergency telephones along the trail or you can report to your nearest check point or call 112.
Others
Q: What should I do for any change in team members after 14 September 2011?
A: Any changes in team members will be subject to the discretion of the Organizer..
Q: What should we do if our teammate(s) get hurt?
A: Calm down and report to the nearest check point or call our hotline for help.
Q: Will transport service be provided if participants get hurt during the race or quit?
A: In case of serious injury, we will request for emergency support for appropriate arrangement. If the participant can leave with the partners, sufficient transport information will be provided to participants.
Q: What should we do if we get lost?
A: Throughout the race, participants should pay attention to the distance post number (e.g. W001) and its relative grid reference (e.g. KK121 606) as well as the characteristics of the area. If you get lost, do calm down and call our hotline to report the closest check point or distance post you have passed. Rescue team will be on their way.
Q: What should I do if there's any mountain fire?
A: Participants must first keep calm and go to a safe place for stay. Then please contact the event hotline and report the exact location of mountain fire.
Q: Are participants allowed to invite some friends as support team and provided anything needed during the event?
A: Yes. But due to the limited parking space along the Wilson Trail and some of them will be used by event vehicles, support teams are recommended to use public transport to check points.
Q: Where can supporting vehicles access?
A: SP, CP 2, CP6 and CP 8 require special entry permits for access so supporting vehicles cannot get access to these check points. For other Check Points, supporting vehicles can get access but we do not encourage supporting vehicles as parking space is limited. It is highly recommended that the support team should go to check point by public transport.
Q: Will the Organizer purchase any insurance for participants?
A: The Organizer will purchase personal accident insurance for all participants and staff. We also encourage participants and staff to purchase extra insurance coverage for personal protection.
Q: Will certificates for participants be presented on Event Day?
A: No. The certificate for every participant (who has registered on Event Day) will be posted to the team leaders after the Event.
Q: To whom will Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Participation be issued?
A: Certificate of Completion will be issued to those participants who have completed the Registration on Event Day and completed the race within the designated time according to Event rules and regulations. Certificate of Participation will be issued to those participants who have registered but cannot complete the race within the designated time according to Event rules and regulations.
Q: What will be shown on the Certificates?
A: Team name, member name and course distance will be shown on the Certificate of Participation. Completion time will be added on the Certificate of Completion.
Q: Where should we pick up our luggage in case we cannot finish the course?
A: Luggage can be accessed and picked up at SP, CP4 and FP on event day. The uncollected luggage will be transferred to Raleigh Hong Kong Office after the event for the participants to pick up during office hours.
Q: Can Whole Course participants pick up our luggage at CP 4 (Shatin Pass)?
A: Yes, whole course participants are allowed to pick up and store their luggage at both CP4 and Finish Point.
Q: What do you recommend participants to prepare in the luggage?
A: Please refer to suggested equipments page.
Q: Do we need a teammate to accompany the withdrawn teammate?
A: Yes, it is mainly for safety reason, especially for the injured participant or participant who does not feel well. The team has to call the event hotline in case of withdrawn.
Q: Is there any medical support?
A: First-aid services will be provided at designated Check Points by Auxiliary Medical Service. Please refer to the event website for details. All check points will have basic first aid support as well.