The JC Fit City Run With Your Heart & Sports Carnival 2026 was held on 7- 8 March 2026, at GO PARK Sai Sha. The event attracted participants from the sports community, education sector, disciplined services, and residents from various districts. They engaged in multiple sports challenges themed around “Red, White, and Blue” and visited the “Hong Kong Nostalgia” themed sports photo spots, enjoying this vibrant local carnival alongside elite athletes. The highlight, “Run With Your Heart,” saw over 250 teams—close to 1,600 participants—compete in a relay race lasting approximately two hours, helping more people understand the benefits of exercise and adopt a healthy lifestyle.
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Organized by the Elite Athlete Charitable Trust and fully supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, “Run With Your Heart” united the goodwill and strength of elite athletes and runners. Through the relay run, it promoted the health benefits of sports and raised funds for the Elite Athlete Charitable Trust to give back to the community across various levels. Founded in 1998, “Run With Your Heart” continues this year as a signature event of the “JC Fit City” initiative, aiming to further encourage the public to incorporate regular exercise into their daily lives and enhance awareness of the advantages of physical activity.
Dr. Malina Ngai Man Lin, Vice President of the Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association, shared: “This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association. Over the past three decades, we have upheld the philosophy of taking from society and giving back to society, uniting the strength of athletes to contribute to the community. Seeing so many elite athletes here today supporting our charity run and carnival, leading by example, and continuing the legacy of love and perseverance deserves our warm applause! ‘Run With Your Heart’ witnesses not only the passing of the torch among Hong Kong’s elite athletes but also a relay of love, persistence, and charity.”
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The JC Fit City – Run With Your Heart featured separate categories: the Competition Team and the Caring Team. Special awards were also presented, such as the Most Creative Costume award, where runners showcased their creativity by wearing outfits with Hong Kong characteristics, adding fun to the relay run.
Beyond the races, the venue featured numerous Hong Kong-style sports game booths and trial classes across various areas of GO PARK Sai Sha, offering free participation for the public to experience the joy and benefits of sports. Those who successfully completed the ultimate challenge even had the chance to win a “Pickleball Set.”
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Additionally, this year’s event introduced a “Doggie Run” for pet owners on the second day. Over two hundred pet owners ran alongside their furry companions at GO PARK Sai Sha, enjoying an energetic outdoor time and concluding the two-day carnival on a high note.
Besides the Doggie Run, various interactive experiences were highly popular. These included pet training demonstrations, pet yoga workshops, and pet health tips booths, allowing owners and their pets to bond in a relaxed environment and explore different possibilities for a healthy lifestyle.
The Doggie Run encouraged pet owners to run side-by-side with their furry friends, sharing quality outdoor time together. To complement the human-pet theme, workshops on pet training and pet yoga were also offered to strengthen the bond between owners and their animals.
The event was attended by various guests, including:
- Mr. Lau Chun, Raistlin, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism
- Ms Cora HO, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Executive Manager, Charities (Sports)
- Mr. Li Ning, JC Fit City Advisory Committee Convenor
- Dr. Malina Ngai Man Lin, Vice President of the Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association
- Mr. CHOW Yat Ming, Joe, PMSM, Commissioner of Police
- Mr Or Chung Yuk, Assistant Director of Immigration (Information Systems)
- Mr. Li Kin Kei, Assistant Commissioner (World Customs Organization) of Customs & Excise
- Mr. Ho Kwok Man, Assistant Commissioner of Correctional Services
- Mr. Ng Sau Kei, Honorary Vice President of the Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association
- Mr. Albert MAN, Chief Executive of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China
- Dr Raymond So, Director of Elite Training Science and Technology, Hong Kong Sports Institute
- Ms. Chan Lim Chee, Amy, Vice President of the Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association
- Mr. Lee Chung Man, Ron, Vice President of the Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association
- Mr. Chau Wai Sheung, Mario, Vice President of the Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association
- Dr. Lee Chi Wo, Daniel, Chairman of the Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association
Elite athletes in attendance included:
- Mr. Tony Wu (Baseball)
- Mr. Cheung Pak Hung (Jump Rope)
- Ms. Crystal Vut (Athletics and Gymnastics)
- Ms. Leanne Szeto (Athletics and Triathlon)
- Ms. Sharlene Wong (Rhythmic Gymnastics)
- Mr. Yuku Yeung (Judo)
- Mr. Hung Chi Heng (Lacrosse)
- Mr. Delong Hung (Triathlon)
- Ms. Nicole Ng Wing Hei (Rowing)
