Apr 20-22: Green is the New Black Conscious Festival
Singapore eco-organisation Green is the New Black is hosting its first festival in Hong Kong! Taking place at the end of the month, the event kicks off with an “Unconference” on April 20, featuring networking and talks with wellness industry insiders. After that, there’s a two-day festival of talks, screenings, food and an eco-market with more than 70 vendors on April 21-22. The event is free to attend but additional charges apply for certain talks and screenings.
PMQ, 35 Aberdeen St., Central. Registration: greenisthenewblack.asia.
Apr 14: Spartan Sprint
It’s back! Hong Kong’s toughest and dirtiest obstacle race is taking place at an all-new venue. For those out for a bit of fun, the 6k Spartan Sprint features more than 20 obstacles and physical challenges. You’ll have to scale walls, crawl through mud and traverse monkey bars before you can be crowned a true spartan.
Location to be announced. Entry $860-$1,190, depending on category. www.spartanrace.hk.
Apr-Jun: Hack My Age Seminar Series
Learn how to age optimally with this series of six workshops and seminars with Hack My Age. The first session on April 19 aims to clear the confusion around intermittent fasting and time-restricted feeding, teaching you to learn what to eat and how best to nourish your body to slow down aging. Other seminar topics include Secrets to Living Stress-Free (May 3), Movements to Last a Lifetime (May 10) and Sleep Better, Live Longer (May 24).
Tickets $250 from www.eventbrite.hk, or $300 on the door. Alive Wellness 43-55 Wyndham St., Central, hackmyage.com.
Apr 28: The Women’s Five
The Women’s Five is a new women-only, five-week health and wellness programme that culminates in a fun 5k run. For those looking to better themselves, get fit, train hard and make new friends, this is a great value programme that includes meditation and mindfulness booklets, yoga videos and an online 5K run programme. Haven’t signed up for the full programme? No worries, you can still take part in the scenic 5k run through Hong Kong’s country trails.$800 for the full programmer, or $390 per person to join the 5k run only.
May 13: The District Race
Brand new to Hong Kong, The District Race is an urban exploration adventure race that you complete in a team. With cool technology and 80 virtual checkpoints and challenges spread throughout the city, The District Race will tackle your brain as well as your brawn. There’s no set course and no set distance; it is up to you to choose how you explore and collect the points within the two hour time limit.
$450 if you book before Apr 14, $500 after. www.districtrace.com.
