CBRE HK50 Gear Guide: 50K, 24K & 6K Start Plans
CBRE HK50 requires a distance-specific start plan. The 50km and 24km begin at The Peak, while the 6km begins at Wong Nai Chung Gap. Keep the race vest, transport information and finish supplies aligned with your entry instead of sending every runner to the same place.
LECAMO Independent Race Gear Guides. Official sources checked October 1, 2026. Independent editorial guidance; use the organizer’s complete current instructions for your entry.
Edition and route to confirm
The organizer lists October 17, 2026, with 50km, 24km and 6km options on Hong Kong Island. The longer two routes start at The Peak. The 24km finishes at Wong Nai Chung Gap; the 50km continues into additional trail sections before returning there. The 6km starts and finishes at Wong Nai Chung Gap.
Organizer information that changes the load
The mandatory-equipment section specifies at least one litre of hydration-system capacity for 50km and 24km participants, alongside shoes, a visible front bib and HKD200 or equivalent transport payment. The general rules use broader one-litre refill wording without resolving the 6km scope. Confirm the applicable 6km requirement with the organizer rather than asserting an exemption or applying the longer-distance line automatically. This is a selected summary, not the full list.
Build the section-by-section packing plan
The organizer facts and LECAMO’s suggested packing actions are separated below. Suggested actions help you prepare; they do not add new race requirements.
| Decision | Organizer information | Suggested packing action |
|---|---|---|
| 50km departure | Peak start; route continues after Wong Nai Chung Gap | Keep the onward food and water plan ready at that checkpoint |
| 24km departure | Peak start; finish at Wong Nai Chung Gap | Separate start transport from finish collection |
| 6km departure | Wong Nai Chung Gap start and finish | Confirm its own kit scope and start time |
| 24km opening table | Peel Rise at 10.2km, then 14.7km to finish | Choose the load from your expected time on both legs |
Prepare the handoff or refill before race day
Write the entered distance on your start card and bag label. For the 24km, the published table’s longer second leg deserves a separate refill decision at Peel Rise. For the 50km, do not treat the shorter race’s finish as the end of your supply needs. The same place can be a finish for one runner and a resupply point for another.
Test the vest with this race’s complete load
Test bottle access with the bib worn in the required position and your actual transport payment method available. Fill the containers to the load you intend to start with. If you plan to add water for a longer leg, repeat the fit check at that greater load before race day rather than judging the vest only with partly filled flasks.
ROOT5 is listed with 5L storage and two included 500ml soft flasks, giving one litre of container capacity. That describes the product configuration; it does not establish that the full race kit fits or that the carried water is sufficient. Compare your complete list with the current ROOT5 listing, then run with the filled load before choosing it for this entry.
Common preparation questions
Where does the 6km start?
The current page places it at Wong Nai Chung Gap, while the 50km and 24km start at The Peak.
Does the one-litre equipment line clearly include the 6km?
That line names 50km and 24km, but the general rules are broader. Confirm the 6km requirement directly rather than assuming.
Continue your packing plan
choose the required container capacity; prepare supplies for the correct finish. Browse the Hong Kong race gear directory and the series hub for other events.