Middle Island Challenge
3.8km/1.5km/400m Open Water Swim Race
Date: 24th MAY 2026 (Sunday)
Venue : Deep Water Bay Beach, Hong Kong
The Middle Island Challenge (MIC) is an iconic open water swim race held at Deep Water Bay on the southern side of Hong Kong Island. With its golden sands and crystal-clear waters, Deep Water Bay provides a stunning and welcoming setting for swimmers of all abilities—from beginners to elites.
The event features three distances: a full 3.8 km loop around Middle Island, plus shorter 1.5 km and 400 m races. We prioritize a friendly, inclusive racing atmosphere in one of Hong Kong's most scenic coastal locations, giving participants the unique opportunity to swim around the famous Middle Island! Swimmers who participate in all three races will receive a special souvenir. Triple crown trophy will be award to the swimmer who participates in all three races with the lowest cumulative times across 3 races.
熨波洲渡海泳賽
3.8km/1.5km/400m 公開水域游泳比賽
Date: 2026 年 5 月 24 日（星期日）
Venue : 香港深水灣沙灘
熨波洲渡海泳賽是一項適合各種能力泳手的公開水域游泳比賽，於香港島南面的深水灣舉行。這裡擁有金色沙灘和清澈海水，提供優美動人的海岸環境。
比賽設有三個距離：環繞熨波洲一圈的3.8公里、 1.5公里及 400米賽事。我們注重愉快友善的競賽氣氛，歡迎新手至資深泳手參與，在香港最迷人的海灣之一挑戰自我，並親身環泳著名熨波洲！參與全部三項比賽的選手，將獲贈專屬禮品。 三項全能獎盃將頒發給參加全部三項比賽，且累計總用時最少的游泳運動員。
Category 組別:
400m race 賽事:
AG 年齡組別: 8&Under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14,15-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60&over, Male and Female
1.5km race 賽事:
AG 年齡組別: 13&Under, 14-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60&over, Male and Female
3.8km race 賽事:
AG 年齡組別: 15&Under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60&over, Male and Female
Age groups are determined based on a participant's age on race day 年齡組別將會以參賽者與比賽日的年齡計算
Age limit 年齡限制
400m race 賽事: 6 - 75,
1.5km race 賽事: 9 - 75,
3.8km race 賽事: 12 - 75
Applicants beyond the age limit can contact us at enquiry@eventshorizons.com 年齡限制以外年齡限制以外的參賽者請以電郵(enquiry@eventshorizons.com)聯絡我們。
Race Cut Off time 完成時限
400m Race 賽事 : 15 mins 分鐘
1.5km Race 賽事: 50 mins 分鐘
3.8km Race 賽事: 120 mins 分鐘
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1.0km checkpoint , Middle Island Beach, cutoff : 28mins；1.0公里檢查站(熨波洲沙灘）通過時限：28分鐘
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2.5km checkpoint , Inflatable Buoy, cutoff : 75mins ； 2.5公里檢查站 (浮波）通過時限 ： 75分鐘
Schedule 賽程表
24th MAY 2026 (Sunday)
2026 年 5 月 24 日（星期日）
1.5km Race 賽事
6:30 - 7:45 am Registration 登記
7:55 am Race Briefing 賽事簡報
8:00 am Race Start 比賽開始
8:50 am Award ceremony 頒獎典禮
400m Race 賽事
8:00 - 09:00 am Registration 登記
9:25 am Race Briefing 賽事簡報
9:30 am Wave 1 Start 第1波泳手比賽開始
9:45 am Wave 2 Start 第2波泳手比賽開始
10:00 am Wave 3 Start 第3波泳手比賽開始
10:45 am Award ceremony 頒獎典禮
3.8km Race 賽事
9:00 - 10:15 am Registration 登記
10:30 am Race Briefing 賽事簡報
10:40 am Race Start 比賽開始
12:30 pm Award ceremony 頒獎典禮
*Schedule is subject to adjustment. Racers will receive the pre-race email 4 days before race day.
*賽程表可能會作出調整。參賽者將於比賽日前4天獲得電郵通知。
Registration 報名
Registration period 報名期
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Early Bird 早鳥折扣 - until 31st March (Tuesday 23:59)
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Standard 標準收費 - until 4th May (Monday 23:59)
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Late Entry 最後報名 - until 17th May (Sunday 23:59)
Fees 費用
400m race 賽事:
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Early Bird 早鳥折扣: $400
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Standard 標準收費 : $450
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Late entry 最後報名: $500
1.5km race 賽事:
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Early Bird 早鳥折扣: $450
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Standard 標準收費: $500
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Late entry 最後報名: $550
3.8km race 賽事:
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Early Bird 早鳥折扣: $500
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Standard 標準收費: $550
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Late entry 最後報名 : $600
Race Bundle參加多場賽事 :
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Swimmers who sign up for 2 races will receive 10% discount 參加2場賽事的游泳選手將獲得10％的折扣
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Swimmers who sign up for 3 races will receive 15% discount 參加3場賽事的游泳選手將獲得15％的折扣
Swim Clubs /Teams Discount 泳會及團體折扣:
We are offering discounts for bulk registration of 10 or more swimmers. Please contact us at enquiry@eventshorizons.com for further details. 如有10人或以上泳會及團體參加者， 請與我方聯絡 enquiry@eventshorizons.com。
Jaked Safety buoys/Jaked 浮波 (Optional自選) :
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$180 (Order online and collect on race day 在線訂購並在比賽當天取貨 )
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$250 (Purchase on race day比賽當天購買 )
Middle Island Challenge T shirt (Optional自選)
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T Shirt - Ultra light weight, breathable, recycled, quick dry material $180; 超輕量，透氣，快乾，循環物料 $180
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Available for order on or before 8th April 選項只適用於4月8日前報名者
Race Training Preparation 賽前訓練準備(Optional自選)
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Swim faster at the race by attending 4 pool sessions (April 25th, May 2th, 9th, 16th) Saturdays 5-6pm - $500. Pool in Hong Kong Island and will be announced HERE 。
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希望比賽表現更佳，可參加4 堂賽前訓練 (April 25th, May 2th, 9th, 16th) Saturdays 5-6 pm - $500 . 訓練地點於港島區游泳池，地點在此公布。
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Reserved swim lanes; no entry fees required.
Sponsor a low income swimmer 贊助低收入運動員參賽 (Optional自選) :
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Sponsor a domestic helper / low income swimmer to race at a discounted race entry fee of $300:
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贊助一名低收入游泳選手參賽 ($300)
Award 獎牌 / 獎項
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Medals/prizes will be given out to the top 3 participants in each AG category. 組別頭三位泳手將獲獎牌 /獎項。
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Fastest swimmer who breaks the 3.8km overall course records (Male/Female) will be awarded a cash prize. 3.8公里破全埸紀錄之最快男女子泳手可獲現金獎
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Finisher medals and e-certificates will be given to racers who complete the race. 完成賽事的參賽者可獲完成賽事獎牌及電子證書
GOLD / SILVER Swimmer Award
金級泳手/ 銀級泳手獎項
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Swimmers who finish 3.8km within the following times will receive a Chinese Zodiac memorial coin. 3.8公里泳手於以指定時間完成賽事，可獲得蛇年紀念幣一枚
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Gold Swimmer Award : Male finisher within 60mins /Female finisher within 65mins 金級泳手 : 男泳手 於60分鐘內完成 / 女泳手於65分鐘內完成
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Silver Swimmer Award Male finisher within 65mins /Female finisher within 70mins 銀級泳手 : 男泳手 於65分鐘內完成 / 女泳手於70分鐘內完成
Swimmer Awards Archive
往屆得獎泳手名單
TRIPLE CROWN FINISHER / TRIPLE CROWN CHAMPION 三冠完賽選手/三冠王獎
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All participants who complete the 400m, 1.5km, and 3.8km races within their respective cut-off times will receive a Triple Crown Finisher Trophy. 凡參加400米、1.5公里及3.8公里全部三場賽事，並在各項目規定的截止時間內完賽的選手，均可獲得三冠完賽獎項。
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The Triple Crown Champion Trophy will be awarded to the fastest male and female swimmers with the lowest cumulative time across all three races. 參加全部三場比賽且累計總用時最短的男、女游泳運動員，將分別獲得三冠王獎項。累計總用時：400米完賽時間 + 1.5公里完賽時間 + 3.8公里完賽時間。
Souvenir 紀念品
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First 500 swimmers who registered will receive a souvenir 首500名報名者可獲紀念品一份
*Photographs and renderings of medals, trophies, souvenir and memorial coin are for presentation purposes only and may be subject to alteration without prior notice. 獎牌、獎盃、紀念品及紀念幣的照片及渲染圖僅供展示參考之用，實際產品若有所更改，恕不另行通知。
Rules & Regulations 比賽規則
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Participants are required to meet the following cut-off times. 參賽者須於指定時限完成有關賽事。Race Cut Off time 完成時限為：
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400m Race 賽事 : 15 mins 分鐘
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1.5km Race 賽事: 50 mins 分鐘
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3.8km Race 賽事: 120 mins 分鐘
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1.0km checkpoint , Middle Island Beach, cutoff : 28mins . 1.0千米檢查站(熨波洲沙灘）通過時限：28分鐘
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2.5km checkpoint , Inflatable Buoy, cutoff : 75mins , 2.5千米檢查站 (浮波）通過時限 ： 75分鐘
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No one should join the race unless he/she is physically fit, and in excellent health condition. 參賽者需確保具備良好體能及健康狀態， 否則切勿參與此比賽。
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The organiser reserve the right to request participants to provide proof of competence. Failure to do so will not be allowed to participate in the race. 比賽單位可能要求泳手提供 能夠於時限內完成比賽的相關證明， 無法提供相關證明者將不獲參加比賽。
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Participants are required to present copy of identity proof during registration and pre-race notice email. Failure to do so will not be allowed to participate in the event. 參加者活動日登記時需要提供身分證明文件副本和出示比賽通知的電郵。未能提供者將被無法參加活動。
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Participants must obey instructions to kayakers, helpers, and personnel of the race. Failure to do so will not be allowed to participate in the race or will be disqualified.泳手必須遵從艇手及支援人員的所有比賽安排指示。 拒絕遵從者將被取消資格。
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Participants will take full responsibility and safety during the race. 泳手於比賽期間須為自己的安全負上全部責任。
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No swimmer is permitted to use any device that may be an aid to their speed or endurance such as fins, paddles, wetsuits. 泳手於比賽期間不可穿戴任何游泳輔助器具，包括但不限於Wetsuits, fins and paddles。
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SAFETY BUOYS are mandatory during the ENTIRE race. Failure to do so will not be allowed to participate in the race or will be disqualified.安全浮波必須於比賽期間全程戴上。 違者可者被取消資格。
Course Map* 賽程圖*
*Race course are subject to adjustment. Racers will receive the race details 4 days before race day by email. 比賽路程可能會作出調整。參賽者將於比賽日前四天獲得電郵通知。
Race Result Archive 歷屆比賽成績
Event Introduction 影片介紹
Finishers Interviews 參賽者訪問
Historic Moments on Camera 2018-25
3.8KM Race Briefing by Hallock Stuart @43:38
2025 Photo Gallery 相片集
Storage of Personal Belongings 個人物件存放區
Participants can store their personal belongings in the baggage storage area during the race. Race organizers/volunteers have no responsibility for any loss or damage to the personal belongings. 比賽期間，參賽者的個人物件寄存於儲存處, 如有任何遺失及損壞，本會將不負上任何責任。
Facility 設施
Toilet , changing room & shower 洗手間，更衣室和淋浴
Transport 交通
MTR: Take the South Island Line to Ocean Park Station (Exit C), cross Island Road, and walk along the coastal path/promenade (Mill & Chung Path )towards Deep Water Bay (~10–20 minutes scenic walk).
港鐵： 乘搭南港島綫到海洋公園站（C出口），過馬路橫過香島道，沿海岸徑／海濱長廊（Mill & Chung Path）向深水灣方向步行（風景優美，約10–20分鐘）。
Bus : from Central (e.g., Exchange Square Bus Terminus or nearby areas):
Take Citybus routes 6, 6A, 6X, or 260 heading towards Stanley/Repulse Bay.
Get off at the Deep Water Bay stop (along Island Road, near the beach or Hong Kong Country Club).
Journey time: ~20–40 minutes depending on traffic and route (260 is often faster as an express).
巴士：從中環（例如交易廣場巴士總站或附近地區）： 乘搭城巴路線6、6A、6X或260，前往赤柱／淺水灣方向。 於深水灣站（位於香島道，靠近海灘或香港鄉村俱樂部）下車。 車程時間：約20–40分鐘
Mini Bus : Green minibus 40 or 40X towards Stanley/Repulse Bay area.
綠色專線小巴40或40X，前往赤柱／淺水灣方向。
Driving - Limited Public Parking is available at Island Road, Deep Water Bay.
駕車：深水灣香島道有有限的公眾停車位。
FAQ 常見問題
Qn1 ：Can I use my own buoy? Is there any requirement?
Ans1 :All racers must carry a swim buoy for the duration of the race or face disqualification. You may either order a buoy during registration or bring your own. Buoys must be inflatable and a bright, visible colour (e.g., bright yellow or orange).
問1：可否使用自備的浮波，浮波有什麼要求？
答1 - 參賽者於比賽期間必須全程攜帶浮波。浮波可於網上報名時訂購（比賽當日領取），或參賽者自備。自備之浮波必須為充氣式，且顏色須為鮮豔，如鮮黃色或鮮橙色。
Qn 2： Do I need to join a time trial before the race .
Ans 2: No qualifying time trial is required. Racers must ensure they are capable of swimming within the cutoff time. Please read Rules & regulations for details.
問2：比賽是否需要通過水試？
答2：本賽事不設水試（達標試）。參賽者須確保有能力在限時內完成賽事。詳情請了解 比賽規則