Almost 3,000 swimmers competed in the 2023 Victoria Harbour Race with Japan’s Kaiki Furuhata (14’43.9) winning by a 10th of a second from Taiwan’s Cho Cheng Chi. In the women’s race, Japan’s Hanao Kato came home first in 15’46.3.
The 1km course runs from the Golden Bauhinia Square Public Pier in Wan Chai across the harbour to the finish at the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Full results can be found here
Cross Harbour Race 2023
Date: 12 November, 2023
Venue: Victoria Harbour
Tickets: Free
After a two-year hiatus, the Victoria Cross-habour Race returns on 12 December. The Hong Kong China Swimming Association (HKGSA) have limited this year’s race to 1,500 swimmers – who have to be fully vaccinated and provide a negative test result within 48 hours of the event.
This year’s race takes a new route. Starting at the Golden Bauhinia Square Public Pier in Wanchai swimmers will traverse the beautiful Victoria Harbour and emerge at the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui.
HKGSA President Mr Ronnie Wong said: “The Harbour Race is back, overcoming the pandemic. With this year’s new route, swimmers will be able to enjoy the beautiful Victoria Harbour view from a new perspective. We look forward to giving everyone an even more enjoyable experience with our new arrangements.”
The race comprises two groups, Racing and Leisure, and registration is open till 22 November.
Cross-harbour Race 2021
Date: 12 December, 2021
Venue: Victoria Harbour
Tickets: Online registration is open until 22 November at www.hkharbourrace.com
The sixth Victoria Harbour Race takes place on the 16th October from Lei Yue Mun Sam Ka Tsuen Public Pier to Quarry Bay Park Public Pier.
The race comprises two groups, Racing and Leisure, which have respective quotas of 600 and 2,400 swimmers. There are seven categories in the Racing Group: Youth (aged 12 to 16), Open A (aged 17 to 34), Open B (aged 35 to 49), Open C (aged 50 or above), International (aged 14 or above), the Invitation Cup and the School category. The Leisure Group is open to all eligible swimmers aged 12 or above.
Online entry registration starts at www.hkharbourrace.com on the 8th June with the number of entries increased to 3000 this year.
Victoria Harbour Race 2016
Date: 8:30am, 16 October, 2016
Venue: Victoria Harbour
Tickets: Online registration starts on 8 June 2016 at www.hkharbourrace.com
Cross-harbour Race 2021
Date: 12 December, 2021
Venue: Victoria Harbour
Tickets: Online registration is open until 22 November at www.hkharbourrace.com
