Introduction

Since our founding in 1981, WWF-Hong Kong has expanded our mission to build a future in which humans thrive in harmony with nature, as we work to transform Hong Kong into Asia’s most sustainable city.

Up to 100 million sharks and rays are killed every year. In 2021, almost 2,000 tonnes of shark fins from 60 countries were imported into Hong Kong.

Globally, over 37% of sharks and rays are threatened with extinction. The Oceanic whitetip shark and the Scalloped hammerhead are both trade-controlled species that have been found in imported shark fins; both species are also listed as “Critically Endangered” by the IUCN and have experienced significant respective population declines of 95% and 97%. The high volume of fins traded in Hong Kong is a persistent threat to the survival of sharks in the wild. We need your help to protect sharks and rays.

Show your support for shark conservation by registering for SHARKATHON 2022!
Event period: 1 December 2022 – 31 January 2023
Event requirements: Accrue the designated distance by running or walking; OR you can choose to “draw” a shark-shaped pattern via a GPS-based fitness application (optional), then upload the records to Run2gather’s Website or application during the event period.
Location: Anywhere in the world
Distance: 5km
Registration fee: HK$280 (Registration fee will be put towards WWF’s conservation work. A tax-deductible receipt will also be provided in April 2023.)
* For groups of over 10 applicants, for example, schools, organisations or teams, please send a Whatsapp message to Run2gather at 9015 2140 to receive a 10% discount.
Registration period: 1 December 2022 – 31 January 2023 (23:59)
Record upload period: 1 December 2022 – 1 February  2023 (23:59)

If you wish to upload a new record, you must delete any old records first.

Fundraising period: 1 December 2022 – 15 February 2023 (23:59)
Medals and finisher pack delivery: Eligible finishers will be informed by email individually and will be able to pick up their medal and finisher packs around the end of February 2023.

SHARKATHON awards:

  • The Most Creative Shark-shaped Pattern Route
    The top 3 participants judged to have made the most creative shark pattern route will receive Broadway Circuit HK$200 Cinema Gift Card.
  • The Highest Fundraising Amount
    The top 3 participants that brings in the highest total donation amount will receive Broadway Circuit HK$200 Cinema Gift Card.
  • The Most Popular Participant
    The top 3 participants with the highest number of sponsors will receive Broadway Circuit HK$200 Cinema Gift Card.
  • The Highest Total Mileage
    The top 3 participants who accrues the highest total mileage will receive Broadway Circuit HK$200 Cinema Gift Card.

Shark Pattern Route Reference (optional)

Get creative and plan your own shark route run – you can do it anywhere at any time during the event period!

Participants who complete the race will receive several finisher souvenirs

  • WWF x Din-dong finisher medal (with customised engraved text) – one medal
  • WWF x Din-dong special edition event t-shirt – one shirt
  • WWF limited edition shark caps (available to the first 300 participants)
  • Broadway Circuit HK$25 off regular-priced ticket via website/ app
  • Himalaya Salt sports candy (15 grams)
  • AYYYA hand sanitiser (5 cc)
  • Finisher e-certificate (electronic version only, participants need to download and print it themselves)

Size guide for event tees:

Additional products

Great White shark 33cm - $188
Handmade
No Harmful dyes
All products are tested following EN71 part 1,2,3
WWF Vacuum Bottle 350ml - $198

304 grade stainless steel
Keep liquid warm 4-6hrs
Reduce to use single plastic
Wetland clipart

WWF Matching Game - $118

WWF games & puzzles are designed to educate while having fun
All use FSC materials, designed to last and made at ICTI certified factories
Matching game, a memory challenge
Players 2-4
Age 3+

Delivery and Pick-up arrangement

  1. Participant can choose (A) Deliver by SF Express, or (B) Self-collection at R2 designated Pick-up point, and it is free of charge.
  2. For choosing (A) Deliver by SF Express, participant is required to pay the delivery charge upon receiving the pack. If choosing SF station/EF Locker as the delivery address, please fill-in the respective location code of the Station/ EF-Locker.
  3. Participant is required to pay for courier charge of SF Express if participant failed to pick up the medal and finisher pack within the mandated period; R2 will send the medal & finisher pack to the “Delivery Address” provided and participant is required to pay for the delivery charge.
  4. Please look up here for the location code of the Station/ EF-Locker.

Rules

Participant must use the Apps designated by Run2gather to record the running record and Upload the record or screen capture to Run2gather’s website; R2 will disqualify for who failed to upload within the mandated period or the uploaded distance is insufficient. Participant must use the Apps designated by Run2gather to record the running record Press here for designated or approved Apps.
  1. Complete your race distance, either in one session or in a multi-run session and upload the run record onto Run2gather’s website or application before 1 February 2023 (23:59)
  2. Also enter the engraving text that you wish to have on the completion medal.
  3. Non-refundable, non-transferable quota, non-changeable name on medal, size of event tee and additional product(s) after successful payment.
  4. No awards will be given to participants who do not finish. As this online run event relies on self-reporting, Run2gather will check the uploaded run records regularly. If any false or non-genuine records are identified, Run2gather will exercise its discretion by disqualifying the participant and/or suspending the user account.
  5. Fundraising period will last until 15 February 2023 (23:59).
  6. Delivery and pick up of medals and finisher packs will be arranged in early March 2023.