I arrived Hong Kong on 26-Feb. And on 27-Feb, I went down to the Victoria Park to collect the race pack. I arrive around 1pm. There is a BIG sign at the entrance saying that ALL race categories are full.
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For the collection booth, there is no queue at all
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When I was at the booth, because I did not receive my collection letter, I need to go to another booth to obtain a "letter". They basically verify my registration and write it on a piece of paper saying that verification is done.
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The race pack is neatly enclosed in a plastic sling bag.
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The rack pack includes a brochure, a runner's guide, a flyer, the event tee, a blue colour bag for baggage deposit, a medal, a pin, my bib, timing chip and baggage tag.
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The medal is not a finisher's medal. Every participant gets it. It also does not mark which event your participated.
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My bib number is 27865.
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On the other side, in the cement soccer field, workers are busy packing up the finisher's goodie bag. It should include water, banana, pear or something like that.
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Weather forecast is going to be warm and very humid (possibly 95-100% relative humidity). It is going to be a tough race, especially the early 5km uphill climb towards the stonecutter's bridge reaching the highest point at 80m+ above sea level.