Charity Events | So Walk & Run 2026

[Important Notice: Open Registration of "So Walk 2026"]

SideBySide’s annual flagship event, “So Walk & Run”, originally scheduled for 3 October 2026, was postponed due to inclement weather. We sincerely thank you for your kind patience and understanding! Following coordination with our event partners, we are pleased to announce that the event has been rescheduled for Saturday, 16 January 2027. The venue, routes, and exciting event line-up will remain unchanged.
This significant event aims to enhance public awareness of social services while raising vital funds for our crime prevention and social rehabilitation services.
The event features a 3.5 km Charity Walk and a 5 km Charity Run, offering participants the opportunity to stay active while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need. In addition, a vibrant carnival will be held at the venue, featuring interactive educational game booths and family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy a fun and impactful day together.
Public registration is now reopened, with the deadline extended to Wednesday, 16 December 2026. We warmly invite your generous support to walk side by side with the underprivileged, bringing hope and positive change to the marginalized individuals in our community.
Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact our Branding & Communications Division at (852) 2527 4018 or via email at bcd@sidebyside.org.hk.

Title Sponsor

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About So Walk & Run 2026

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The Chinese character "甦" (pronunciation: So) is formed from the words "更生," symbolising awakening and rebirth. "So Walk" represents the journey of individuals in recovery as they rise from their mistakes and embark on a new path. Through "So Walk," we offer understanding and unwavering support to those on the challenging road to social reintegration so that they can they can belong.

Organised by SideBySide and fully supported by The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club, this event will take place on Saturday, 16th January 2027, in the morning at The Clearwater Bay Marina Club.

Through the joy of sport, we aim to unite various sectors of the community to support the vulnerable and strengthen our connections. Fund raised will be used for the development of crime prevention education and social rehabilitation services.

Theme

This year’s theme is “Retro Steps, New Paths”，Participants will be guided to look back on the service journey of the Society as it has grown together with Hong Kong society.

Event Route

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Event Details

Date: Saturday, 16th January 2027

Venue: The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club

5 km Charity Run

Conducted on a specially designed course

Individual and team categories are available, and participants are welcome to compete for awards

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3.5 km Charity Walk – “Memory Corridor”

The walking route features four challenge stations. Through mini games, the stations showcase the Society’s service development over the years and connect with distinctive characteristics of different eras in Hong Kong

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Participants can take on the role of “Time Collectors”, collecting four meaningful stickers or flash cards symbolising different eras of Hong Kong and the Society after completing the games.

Chill Zone Carnival

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The venue will feature educational interactive booths and family-friendly activities. Suitable for people of all ages to enjoy together and share a joyful time

A fundraising leaderboard has been specially introduced this year to encourage donors to mobilize friends and family to donate and support the cause together.

To recognise the generous support of donors, Top Fundraising Awards will be presented in the following categories:

Individual Category
Group Category

Registration Information:

People from all walks of life are warmly invited to participate. Whether you take on the running challenge or enjoy a leisurely walk, every step you take supports rehabilitation services and helps build an inclusive and harmonious society.

*Registration closes on 16 December 2026.

Participants are required to read the following event information carefully:

In Association With:

Firmly committed to giving back to the community, The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club has been actively engaging in different charitable initiatives. Through its Community Outreach and Charity Programme, the Club has organized and participated in a variety of social caring, sport promotion and wellness projects and events, extending support to the needy from different walks of life.

Since 2010, The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club has fully supported charity walk events, successfully attracting over a thousand participants each year. Clearwater Bay will again support “So Walk & Run 2026”, assisting SideBySide in fundraising efforts.

Acknowledgement:

Title Sponsor

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Diamond Sponsor