SOAR Explorer Trail Running Community (ETRC)

Looking for a new goal to stay active, challenge yourself, and explore Hong Kong’s beautiful trails with fellow HKUST students? Join HKUST SOAR ETRC to build confidence, stamina, and connection through shared trail experiences.

This year, SOAR ETRC works toward the Victoria 162 H25 Race on 14 Mar 2027 — a 25 km journey across Hong Kong Island with an 8-hour limit that you can finish even by walking! If 25 km still feels too far after training, choose a 10 km self-directed race instead. Either way, you grow at your own pace — one step, one trail at a time.

 

Through 5-month progressive training led by professional coaches and a supportive community, you will build trail skills, stamina, and confidence.

 

What You'll Experience:

  • Trail running training for all fitness levels
  • Outdoor sessions on scenic Hong Kong trails
  • Skills in safety, pacing, gear, fueling, uphill/downhill techniques, and race prep
  • A supportive community of fellow SOAR Explorers
  • Space to grow at your own pace
  • Final race: Victoria 162 H25 OR a 10 km self-directed race

All levels welcome — no running experience needed. Just bring curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to take the next step!

Program Dates

Check here for schedule details 

Apply Now

Sign up here by 16 Sep (Wed)
Enquiry: cpjourney@ust.hk


Remarks:


1. Successful registrants will receive confirmation via email.

2. This is a HMAW1905-recognized program in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. You must attend each session in full (miss no more than 10 mins) to get the corresponding hours for the program. Attendance will be uploaded at the end of each term.

3. To complete the program, you must 1) miss no more than 1 training session and 2) participate the final race. The program costs over HK$2,000 per student and is fully subsidized by the Dean of Students’ Office (DSTO), BUT everything is FREE if you participate in full. If you cannot complete the program in full due to legitimate reasons supported by proof (illness or an exam conflict), DSTO reserves the right to charge you HK$800.