Q1) I’m a person with ID, Visual Impaired, Hearing Impaired, and Mentally Recovering Runners, can I register for the event by myself?

A1) No. Participants with disabilities and aged 12 or above shall submit registration through their rehabilitation organisations or special schools.

Q2) Do participants have to be accompanied by a pair‑up runner?

A2) Yes. All participants are required to be accompanied by a pair‑up runner. Pair‑up runners must be at least 18 years old on the day of the competition and in good health. Participating organisations must arrange the pairing of runners with participants with disabilities. If there are any difficulties in arranging pair‑up runners, please contact the organisers as soon as possible. For institutions participating under the “Public Education” category, please liaise directly with iRun staff.

Q3) Can my parent or the staff of the rehabilitation organisation be my pair-up runner?

A3) Yes. Please note that the pair-up runner must have attained the age of 18 or above on the event day and in good condition of health.

Q4) If the participant cannot attend the event, can he/she be replaced by someone else?

A5) No.

Q5) If my pair-up runner cannot attend the event, can he/she be replaced by someone else?

A5) Yes. For those who need to change pair-up runners on the event day, the “Updates of Registration Form” of the pair-up runner shall be submitted to the Information Counter on or before 8:45 A.M. on the same day. Otherwise, when such pair wins any prize, the Organiser will only announce the information of the original registered pair.

Q6) How to choose the racing group?

A6)
1. Age limits for all race groups are calculated as of the competition day (10 January 2027).
2. Participants with intellectual disabilities (PID) aged 12 or above may choose to enter either the Challenge Group or the iRun Group, according to their personal ability, training, or past competition results.
3. Participants aged 12 or above who are visually impaired, hearing impaired, or in mental health recovery may choose to enter the 1 km or 3 km iRun Group.
4. Participants aged 6 to 11 may join the 1 km “Family Run” group.
5. The Challenge Group is a 3 km race, divided by gender and age groups. Competitors must complete the race within 30 minutes. Prizes will be awarded in each groups.
6. The iRun Groups (both 1 km or 3 km) has no prizes and is not divided by gender or age. Participants must complete the 3 km race within 60 minutes and the 1 km race within 30 minutes.
7. The Family Run is approximately 1 km. It is not divided by gender and no prizes are awarded. Participants must complete the race within 30 minutes.

Q7) Does the Organiser purchase any form of insurance?

A7) Third-party insurance will be covered. Meanwhile, participants and pair-up runners shall bear their own risk during the event.

Q8) How does the race course be carried out on the road?

A8) The road will be blocked for the event and no vehicle is allowed to drive in. All participants and pair-up runners are advised to pay attention to the designated race course and the instruction of the officials.

Q9) Can I join the race if I have certain types of diseases?

A9) Participants and pair-up runners are advised to have prior consultation from the doctors for medical advices to ensure their health condition is suitable for joining the race.