Buddha You Run started in November, 2015. Po Lin Monastery aims at encouraging people to take up running as part of their everyday life. Running promotes physical fitness and trains one’s mind and will. It also helps runners pursue self-betterment, and generate positive energies for themselves, their friends and families and the community. Broadly speaking running can help lessen the medical burden of the society.
Organizer: Po Lin Monastery
Co-organizer: Ngong Ping 360,Kwoon Chung Bus
Sponsor: BALENO
Event Consultant: Cosmoboys,Activist Association
Date: 5 November 2022 ~ 30 November 2022
Distances (estimate): Trail Run ( 8 KM / 3 KM )
Time Limits: 8 KM – 3 hours
2 KM – 1.5 hours
Starting Points: Ngong Ping Piazza
Assembly Points: Po Lin Monastery Office
(9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.)
Redemption Location: Po Lin Monastery Office
(10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.)
Maximum number of participants: 400 participants for 8 KM
400 participants/teams for 3 KM
Category
8 KM (M / F):Aged 16 or above for individual
3 KM (M / F):All aged for individual
3 KM (Family Group):One kid aged 10 or under and one adult aged 18 or above
3 KM (Three Generation Family Group):1st Generation + 2nd Generation + 3rd Generation (all are family relationship)
Reference chart of the family members
Souvenirs
-All participants will be given a memento T-Shirt.
-50% OFF vegetarian lunch and 20% OFF souvenir will be served to all participants.
-Participant will be awarded a memento medal.
Traffic Arrangements
-Departure:New Lantao Bus to Ngong Ping or Ngong Ping 360 from Tung Chung
-Return:New Lantao Bus to Tung Chung / Tai O / Mui Wo or Ngong Ping 360 to Tung Chung
-Traffic fare is included in application fee
-All participants should choose returned (both ways) traffic arrangements during the registration
-The organizer reserves the rights to confirm final traffic arrangement
-The traffic arrangement of all participants should refer to the time schedule of New Lantao Bus and the opening hours of Ngong Ping 360

Event Pack
Collection Date:21-23 October 2022 (Fri,Sat & Sun)
Collection Time:10:00am to 5:00pm
Collection Venue:Po Lin Monastery Culture and Education Centre
14/F., Cheung Shing Building, No. 1 -3 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon
(Take the lift to 13/F then use staircase to 14/F)


-ID of participant is required upon collection.
-For participant aged below 18, the completed declaration form (see below) of parent or guardian is mandatory.
-Should a representative is collecting the event pack on participant’s behalf, an authorization letter by participant and his/her copied ID are required upon collection.
-For those runners whose are not able to pick up the event packs during the collection days,the event packs can be collected at Po Lin Monastery from 25th October to 4th, November 2022. OR The packs will be collected at Po Lin Monastery on your event day.( Participant need to pay for the outbound fare by themselves)

Event Route

8 KM
Ngong Ping Piazza → Ngong Ping Road → Ngong Ping Fun Walk → Tea Garden → Tung Shan Gate → Nei Lak Shan Country Trail → Tung Shan Gate → Wisdom Path → Tea Garden → Ngong Ping Fun Walk → The Big Buddha** → Ngong Ping Piazza
3 KM
Ngong Ping Piazza → Ngong Ping Road → Ngong Ping Fun Walk → Tea Garden → Wisdom Path → Ngong Ping Fun Walk → The Big Buddha** → Ngong Ping Piazza

Remarks: ** The Big Buddha section opening depends on the progress of the maintenance work and the safety issues on the long staircase.

-Participants should ensure they are physically fit to participate in these event. Experienced trail runners are preferred for 8KM participants
-Participants who take part in Events should report to Po Lin Monastery Office.
-Participants should follow the organizer’s instruction to complete the designated routes and produce the track record after event.
-The participants quota is at the discretion of organizer without any dispute
-Each participant can only take part in one section
-For Family teams, they must start and pass the finishing line together
-For the Three Generation Family Group, the blood-related in the family is necessary to participate the game. Members can be at any age, and one of the team members must be aged 18 or above. For Family teams, members must start and pass the finishing line together
-There will be event pack distribution service during the event date. (Participate need to pay for the outbound fare by themselves)
-The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable once an application is accepted. Category change is not allowed
-The number bib should be pinned at the front of the running vest at visible angle
-Transfer of number bib as well as substitution are prohibited. Violation will result in disqualification
-Organizer cannot guarantee participant’s choices of T-shirt sizes and while stock last
-Luggage storage service will be provided
-Do not bring along valuables. The Organizer will not be responsible for any damage and loss of properties of participants
-All the transportation voucher and souvenirs cannot be redeemed for cash
-Photo taking on the track is not recommended due to bumpy and narrow trails
-Participants should be responsible for their own insurance coverage
-The participant will be disqualified if he/she fails to show up at the assigned time. The returned traffic arrangement will be cancelled as well
-Tung Chung Road and South Lantau Road of Lantau are prohibited zone,. Valid permit is required for motorists who drive into South Lantau
-The Organizer reserves the right on all photos and video of this event for future uses and references
-Should there be any disputes, the event umpire’s decision is final and conclusive. No appeal will be entertained
-The participant is not allowed to start the event when the Red/Black Rainstorm Signal, Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 or above is hoisted 8 hours are issued by the Hong Kong Observatory
-Participants are required to scan the "LeaveHomeSafe" app and follow the vaccination requirements listed in the "Vaccine Pass" to enter the Monastery.
-The Organizer reserves the final right to the changes and interpretation of events regulations
-Any changes or contingent measures for the event announced by the Organizer and posted on the Po Lin Monastery web page shall prevail. In the case of information changes of the event, the information posted on Po Lin Monastery and buddhayourun webpage by organizer shall prevail
Registration
Category & Fee
8KM : $180
3KM : $180
3KM Family Group : $240 (Team)
3KM Three Generation Family Group : $280 (Team)

Date:2 Aug 2022 12:00 PM (Registration will be closed when quota is filled up)
Payment:Online Credit Card
Method:Online Registration Form
Registration is closed
Tel.: 2985 5248
Email: [email protected]
Address: Po Lin Monastery Ngong Ping Lantau
Facebook Page: Buddha You Run 佛你跑