13 September Date Set for MTR HONG KONG Race Walking 2015 Enrolment Starts Today

 
 
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HONG KONG, China - May 27, 2015 - PRLog -- Come on out! It’s time to put on the sneakers and get set for MTR HONG KONG Race Walking 2015! As announced today (27 May 2015), the race walking event will be held at Chater Road, Central on 13 September 2015 (Sunday) with enrolment opening today on a first-come first-served basis. MTR Corporation and Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association (HKAAA) has been co-organising the mega event since 2005.

“Hong Kong is one of the world's busiest and most densely populated cities. Yet, for the keen walker, miles of wooded trails, grassy highlands and azure coast lines are never too distant from any doorstep. I would encourage everyone to get outdoors and explore Green Hong Kong on foot. It can be at once exhilarating and relaxing, while bringing health benefits,” said Dr Raymond K F Ch’ien, Chairman of MTR Corporation. “Through staging MTR HONG KONG Race Walking, we hope to encourage everyone to incorporate exercise into their daily lives, while at the same time raising funds to further promote healthy living.”

Similar to previous years, Dr Ch’ien will invite business and public sector leaders to join the friendly MTR Chairman’s Invitational race to demonstrate their commitment to walk more for better health. There will also be races for people of all ages and levels of ability from elite competitors to novices as well as a relay in the Corporate Team Challenge and Inter-School Race Walking Team Competition.

“Race walking is a healthy and enjoyable sport, suitable for people of all ages and levels of fitness. Following today’s enrolment launch, we will hold exhibitions and free clinics across the MTR network to help new and novice race walkers get started with the basic techniques. Top race walkers will again be joining the exciting international elite races this year, giving local race walkers a great opportunity to compete against and gain experience from some of the best in the region,” said Mr Kwan Kee, Chairman of Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association.

Popular local artistes and renowned athletes Ms Olivia Cheng and Mr Alex Fong will again serve as ambassadors for MTR HONG KONG Race Walking 2015.  Enrolment forms for participants can be downloaded from the MTR website: www.mtr.com.hk or the HKAAA website: www.hkaaa.com. They are also available at the Customer Service Centres of 19 MTR stations, Light Rail Tuen Mun Ferry Pier Stop and seven MTR Malls. For more information, please call 2504 8215 during office hours.
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