7 Hong Kong Run Clubs You Need To Know

With the weather cooling ever so slightly – it’s the perfect time to prep for the start of running season. From OGs Harbour Runners and Midnight Runners, these run clubs top our list. Lace up those trainers!

A favourite pastime in Hong Kong year-round, despite sweltering summers and torrential rain, our city has caught the running bug big time. With an array of excellent trails, ranging from mountain side where you’ll be rewarded with stunning views, to harbourfront loops offering glittering skyline vistas, the diverse range of clubs are as varied as the backdrops you’ll traverse. Best of all, joining a group is a fantastic opportunity to socialise – and source of motivation!

Read More: The Best Hong Kong Running Trails For Jogging

Hong Kong Trail Runners — Get your sweat on against the best views in town

Ideal for outdoorsy types seeking to escape the concrete jungle, Hong Kong Trail Runners organise regular runs in picturesque locales spanning Lion’s Rock to Black’s Link. Suitable for everyone from beginners to professionals, you’re promised a stunning panorama as you pick up the pace. The group is passionate about boosting awareness about trail running and conservation so the feel-good factor is sky high!

Hong Kong Trail Runners www.trahk.org

Hong Kong Ladies Road Runners Club — Women power since 1979

Founded by Greta Young and a keen group of lady runners in 1979 with the aim to encourage women to pound the pavement, the Hong Kong Ladies Road Runners Club (HKLRRC) is close to our hearts at Sassy. The HKLRRC staged the city’s first women’s only race in 1980 with its inaugural Nike Ladies Race. Today, men and young people are welcome to join their Wednesday track training, Thursday fitness classes and Saturday social runs, suitable for all levels!

Hong Kong Ladies Road Runners Club, hklrrc.org.hk

Wazup Running Club — Connect with a family-founded crew

Founded by five brothers and two cousins in 2019, Wazup Running Club was formed pre-pandemic as a way to build a community of like-minded runners who could challenge themselves while sharing meaningful experiences. Today they have expanded with a packed schedule of weekly runs (Track Tuesday, Urban Wednesday, Trail Saturday and LSR Sunday), and even their own merch and coffee shop!

Wazup Running Club, www.instagram.com/wazuprunning

Harbour Runners — A diverse and inclusive community

Created in 2010 as a way for burnt out execs to bust stress, Harbour Runners evolved into a diverse group who continue to band together through their community of likeminded Hong Kongers. Open to all backgrounds, industries and skill levels, this inclusive bunch share a love of exploring the city through running. Its initial routes hugged the city’s iconic harbour, but are now more widespread, featuring different landscapes of the city we call home.

Harbour Runners, www.instagram.com/harbourrunners

Midnight Runners — Running club with a global presence spanning 15 cities

Don’t be fooled by the name, runs with this club don’t actually take place in the wee hours! They start at 7:30pm every Tuesday from Pier 3 in Central, which at this time of year, provides respite from the stickiness. It’s also ideal for globetrotting runners who can access the club if they happen to be in the 15 cities where they have a presence. Choose from their signature Bootcamp Run, Track Sessions, Long Runs and Party Runs!

Midnight Runners, www.midnightrunners.com

Garmin Run Club — Club affiliated with the GPS-navigation products

If you’re a fan of running cult favourite Garmin GPS-navigation watches, you’ll be in your element joining the Garmin Run Club, which naturally emphasises perfecting form. Garmin coaches will be present to ensure you’re training at top capacity each month with their classes and city runs. Be sure to get in early as the latter event is free and spaces fill up quickly! While training is available to all, Garmin users receive a discount on classes. Sign us up!

Garmin Run Club, www.garmin.com.hk/minisite/grc

The Gone Runners — An extension of popular store Gone Running

One of the more well-known run clubs in Hong Kong, The Gone Runners is a fantastic offshoot of Gone Running, an online retail offering catering to trail, track and road runners. Their Saturday morning social runs offer a wholesome gathering, but serious runners should consider a membership to prep for upcoming races, as this includes online coaching, discounts at their shop and a delicious Fineprint coffee for every 20 kilometres you can prove on the Strava app!

The Gone Runners, gone.run