Become a guide runner for visually impaired athletes at Hong Kong Network for the Promotion of Inclusive Society Fearless Dragon Running Team, serving as their "eyes" to help them navigate road hazards and obstacles while enjoying the beautiful scenery and the joy of running together!
Volunteers will guide and accompany visually impaired athletes during 5 trainings and participate in the Kerry Hong Kong Streetathon 10K (challenge) race.
Register Now! It will be a meaningful running experience you'll never forget!
Program Schedule
1.Guide Runner Training (5 sessions)
Dates: 27 Aug, 3, 17, 24 Sep , 5 Nov (Wednesday)
*If unable to attend the scheduled training sessions, you may make appointment with your visually impaired runner for make-up training arrangements.
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
Venue: Admiralty Waterfront
Training Content:
1. Communication Skills with Visually Impaired Persons
2. Guide Running Techniques
3. Blindfold Experience
4. Basic Sign Language
2.Streetathon 10K Challenge Race
Date: November 23 (Sun)
Time: 9:30 - 11:30
Venue: Tseung Kwan O > Kwun Tong
*Volunteers must attend the Streetathon 10K Challenge Race.
Guide Runner Responsibilities: Guide and accompany visually impaired athletes during 5 trainings and participate in the Kerry Hong Kong Streetathon 10K (challenge) race.
Guide Runner Requirements:
- Fluent Cantonese Speaker
- Able to run 1 km in under 8 minutes and are confident in completing a 10km race
- Able to participate in the scheduled trainings and final race
Runners Matching: Volunteers will be matched with 1 visually impaired runner with similar height and running pace, so that both can synchronize more easily
About Hong Kong Network for the Promotion of Inclusive Society Fearless Dragon Running Team
Fearless Dragon is a long-distance running team composed of blind and deaf athletes. The team has been active promoting inclusive running where members support and encourage one another regardless of abilities.
Enquiries: WhatsApp Us at +85264178002.
- This event is for full-time employees only.
- Successful applicants will have a free quota at the 10K Challenge Race at the Hong Kong Kerry Streetathon 2025.
-If you receive the Streetathon registration form issued by the company's HR department, please be sure to complete it and make a dual registration on this website. (Both forms must be filled out and submitted.)
- Upon completing the mandatory trainings, volunteers are welcome to join the Fearless Dragon Running Team's weekly practice sessions held every Tuesday, based on your own availability.
- If the number of registrants exceeds the quota (12 volunteers), priority will be given to those attending all sessions.
- Registration deadline: 19 Jun 2025 (Thu)