2026 Hong Kong SUP Long Distance Race

Last Update: 26 / 5 / 2026

Race Introduction

Join the 2026 Hong Kong SUP Long Distance Race — an official championship event organised by the Hong Kong, China Surf and Standup Paddle Association, Hong Kong’s national governing body for stand-up paddleboarding. On Sunday, 28 June 2026, paddlers from across the city will line up at Sha Ha, Sai Kung for one of the year’s signature races.

The 18 km course starts and finishes at Sha Ha Beach, and loops right around Kau Sai Chau — the largest island off the Sai Kung Peninsula and a featured island of the UNESCO Global Geopark of Hong Kong. Paddlers follow its full, largely undeveloped coastline entirely from the water: past Hong Kong’s only public golf course on the northern shore; around the southern tip, where the historic Kau Sai fishing village and its 19th-century Hung Shing Temple — a restoration honoured with a UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award — look out over the sea; and along the rugged north-western shore, where a prehistoric rock carving, one of the island’s two declared monuments, lies all but unreachable except by sea. Few cities in the world let you race a championship event through a UN-recognised natural wonder.

Whether you’re chasing a podium finish, building your endurance, or paddling your first official race — this is your stage. Every finisher takes home:

An official race jersey assigned by the Association
A finisher medal
Annual ranking points that count toward the Association’s year-end standings
The chance to race alongside Hong Kong’s strongest paddlers in a stunning, UN-recognised natural setting

Six categories make sure there’s a start line for everyone — Men’s & Women’s Open (no age limit), Adult (35 or above), and Youth (8–17).

Registration closes Wednesday, 17 June 2026 — secure your spot, train hard, and prepare for an exceptional day of racing.

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Race Details

Race Date

28/06/2026 (Sunday)

Location

Sai Kung, Sha Ha

Race Categories

Men’s Open (no age restriction)

Women’s Open (no age restriction)

Men’s Adult (aged 35 or above)

Women’s Adult (aged 35 or above)

Men’s Youth (aged 8–17)

Women’s Youth (aged 8–17)

Race Events

18 km Long Distance Race (All groups)

Race Format

All participants will compete in a single race. Rankings are determined by finishing time.

Board Restriction

14ft or below, hard or inflatable board

Race Venue

Sha Ha Beach

Sai Kung, Sha Ha

Fees & Rental

Registration Fee

$ 200 / head

Includes race registration, race jersey, medal, finisher medal, Speedo drawstring bag, and partner discount coupons (every athlete).

Uniform Size

Race Schedule

TBA

Race Route

18 km — a full loop around Kau Sai Chau, starting and finishing at Sha Ha Beach, Sai Kung.

Awards

Gold, silver, and bronze medals, as well as finisher medals. Top 3 finishers in each category also receive a Speedo water bottle.

Race Registration

Deadline

17/06/2026

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2026 Hong Kong SUP Long Distance Race
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Safety Guidelines

1.
All participants must wear personal buoyancy aids/ leash during the race, otherwise result in disqualification.
(Personal buoyancy aids include life jackets, inflatable purses, inflatable vests, etc.)

2.
Follow the instructions of the safety boat

Adverse Weather Arrangement

1.
The race will be cancelled / reschedule if tropical cyclone warning signal no.3 or above or if a red or black rainstorm signal is hoisted by Hong Kong Observatory at 5:30 am on race day.

2.
Therefore, participants of the race are highly recommended to check the weather forecast on the night before the competition or at 5:30 am on race day.

3.
The race organizer is not responsible to inform participants that the race is cancelled due to the aforementioned weather condition.

Health and Safety Advices

1.
Participants are advised to take appropriate measures against sunburn and hypothermia/hyperthermia by applying sunscreen and wearing appropriate clothing.

2.
Keep your body hydrated by drinking non-alcoholic/caffeine-free beverage to recover the water lost during the race.

Insurance

1.
Public liability is covered by the organizer, and participants can insure themselves if they feel necessary.

Participant Notices

1.
Participants must read the ‘Rules and Regulations carefully. Participants who completed the registration process agreed to abide by the Rules and Regulations of the race that they signed up for.

2.
Paddlers are responsible that their health condition is suitable to take part in the race. In cases of doubt, please seek medical advice before entering the race.

3.
Once the entry is accepted, the entry fee and submitted materials are non-refundable & non-transferable under any circumstances. Repeated entries to the same race will be counted as a single entry. The extra entry fee is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another applicant or race. Also, the submitted materials will not be returned.

4.
All prizes are not redeemable for cash.

Rules and Regulations

1.
All participants must register for their race entry at the registry 30 mins before the race start time published in the official race run-down. Failure to comply shall result in disqualification from the race.

2.
All participants must wear their race jerseys assigned by HKSURFSUP during the race. A leash or Personal Floating Device is mandatory and must be worn during the race.

3.
Entry categories and bibs are non-transferable. Violation will result in disqualification and no refund of the entry fee will be entertained.

4.
Participants may use their own SUP board, paddle, and PFD for the race, provided they meet the requirements set by HKSURFSUP.

5.
Participants will be disqualified if they do not start at the designated race category and start time assigned by the organizer. No result and finisher medals will be issued to those participants.

6.
The Chief Judge will announce three start commands (one minute, thirty seconds, and ten seconds) before the start of the race. If any racer makes a false start on the first start, the race will be restarted. If another false start was made by any racer afterward, that racer will be directly disqualified from the race.

7.
All races will start with a beach start. All participants should use a single-blade paddle and should be in a standing position on their board during the race.

8.
All participants are not allowed to take more than 5 strokes while lying, kneeling, or sitting on their board during the race.

9.
All participants should note the hand signals to be used during an emergency. Hold up and wave your paddle or put both hands up (for emergency) to signal the race official / safety staff if help is required in case of injury, illness, or distressing situation.

10.
For a category with less than 4 participants to take part, HKSURFSUP reserves the right to cancel the race.

11.
HKSURFSUP committee reserves the right to check the identification of any participants.

12.
HKSURFSUP committee reserves the right to refuse entry into any races at its sole discretion.

13.
Any participant who severely contravenes the rules and regulations of the disciplinary code will be disqualified, and are not entitled to any prize and awards.

14.
HKSURFSUP has the final decision on race results and will not accept any dispute or appeal of the race results at any time.

15.
All participants grant permission to the organizer or its agent to use any photographs, videos, or any other record of the event for any lawful purpose including advertisement.

16.
If any accident or injury occurred during the race, the organizer will provide assistance immediately and may suspend or cancel the event to conduct rescue operation.