Sowers Action Challenging 12 Hours 2023

Safety Guidelines

1, Event Information

  • Latest information: please visit the event webpage (https://c12hrs.sowers.hk/)
  • Event cancellation: This event will not be postponed but may be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions or other safety concerns. No refund of the application fee or donation will be made.

2, Pre-event Preparation

  • Train regularly; familiarize with the competition route.
  • Pay attention to your own safety as well as the risks and consequences of strenuous physical exercise; take out suitable insurance if desired.
  • Advise your relatives about this competition event.

3, Gears recommended

  • Clothing and footwear: comfortable and suitable for hiking and trail running.
  • Essential items: bib; mobile phone; water container of 1L or more; sun block; sun hat; torch or headlamp if necessary; hiking stick and a small amount of cash.
  • Suggested items: Protective tools to prevent muscle, ligament and joint injury.

4, Things to Note During the Event

  • Warm-up and cool down exercises before and after the hike, and during rest breaks.
  • Keep hydrated, replenish regularly at check points and water stations.
  • Take suitable rest breaks; if you feel unwell, do not force yourself to continue.
  • Do not take shortcuts.
  • Do not waste water or food
  • Adhere strictly to the country park rules and regulations and take care of the countryside; take your rubbish with you.
  • Be aware of macaques / monkeys.

5, Event Etiquette

  • On narrower stretches of the route, please give way to faster participants.
  • Do not scramble, or push other participants.
  • Maintain a clean and quiet environment to avoid disturbing passers-by and local residents.

6, Adverse weather arrangements

A. At 06:00 a.m. on the day of the event:

  • Typhoon Signal No. 1 or Amber rainstorm warning: The event will proceed as planned.
  • Typhoon Signal No.3 or higher / Red/Black rainstorm warning / Thunderstorm warning: The event will be cancelled and an announcement will be made on the event Facebook page.

B. During the event:

  • Light rain / Typhoon Signal No. 1 or Amber rainstorm warning: The event will continue as planned.
  • Typhoon Signal No.3 / Red rainstorm warning / Thunderstorm warning: The event will be cancelled and an announcement will be made on the event Facebook page. Participants on course will be notified at check points and water stations.
  • Typhoon Signal No.8 / Black rainstorm warning: The event will be terminated immediately and an announcement will be made on the event Facebook page. Participants on course will be notified at check points and water stations.