The running along Victoria Harbour near Central is historic and scenic. It’s among the most iconic waterfront paths in the world, with fantastic views of the water, skyline, and surrounding mountains. There are two sections (not connected, but there are plans to possibly do so): Western and Eastern Harbourfront Promenades.
Western Harbourfront Promemade. Also known as the Western Harbourfront Promenade, this is a great bet from Central hotels. Owing to numerous improvements over the years, it’s now possible to run for up to 8 km one-way between Tung Lo Wan Fire Station @Victoria Park Road and the Belcher Bay Promenade in Kennedy Town. The paved path features great views as you pass the Hong Kong Maritime Museum, Observation Wheel, Star Ferry terminal and numerous piers, and the Arts Center. At Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, there’s an indoor public swimming pool. Note: At the Ferry Terminal, it’s possible to run along the paved road — you’ll see other runners there.
Add-On: Paths in Victoria Park @Victoria Park Road.
JJ Lim
Eastern Harbourfront Promenade. Also known as the Quarry Bay Promenade, this paved path starts just west of the east harbor crossing bridge, and runs for about 2.4 km east, terminating just past Aldrich Bay Park. There are great views of the bay. Sites include the Sir Alexander Grantham Memorial and the Law Courts. Access at the western end of path is Quarry Bay MTR, and Shau Kei Wan to the east.
Add-On: Near Quarry Bay, just south of the MTR station, is a series of trails and paths including the Po Luen Path and Sir Cecil’s Ride. More info.
The running along Victoria Harbour near Central is historic and scenic. It’s among the most iconic waterfront paths in the world, with fantastic views of the water, skyline, and surrounding mountains. There are two sections (not connected, but there are plans to possibly do so): Western and Eastern Harbourfront Promenades.
Western Harbourfront Promemade. Also known as the Western Harbourfront Promenade, this is a great bet from Central hotels. Owing to numerous improvements over the years, it’s now possible to run for up to 8 km one-way between Tung Lo Wan Fire Station @Victoria Park Road and the Belcher Bay Promenade in Kennedy Town. The paved path features great views as you pass the Hong Kong Maritime Museum, Observation Wheel, Star Ferry terminal and numerous piers, and the Arts Center. At Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, there’s an indoor public swimming pool. Note: At the Ferry Terminal, it’s possible to run along the paved road — you’ll see other runners there.
Add-On: Paths in Victoria Park @Victoria Park Road.
JJ Lim
Eastern Harbourfront Promenade. Also known as the Quarry Bay Promenade, this paved path starts just west of the east harbor crossing bridge, and runs for about 2.4 km east, terminating just past Aldrich Bay Park. There are great views of the bay. Sites include the Sir Alexander Grantham Memorial and the Law Courts. Access at the western end of path is Quarry Bay MTR, and Shau Kei Wan to the east.
Add-On: Near Quarry Bay, just south of the MTR station, is a series of trails and paths including the Po Luen Path and Sir Cecil’s Ride. More info.
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Essentials
Main promenade path is up to 8 km (5 miles) one-way; Quarry Bay Promenade is 2.4 km (1.5 miles)
Short Run: 51m (168 feet); Long Run: 182m (599 feet)
Depends on route
Multiple MTR stations: Hong Kong, Central, Admiralty, Sheung Wan
The signature run in Hong Kong. Carved out into the side of a hill, this relatively flat, paved path runs about 4k one-way, providing great views of Central and Wanchai just below.
Running around Victoria Peak is one of the top running and tourist highlights of Hong Kong. There are fantastic views all along the 360-degree path. There are many options for running at Victoria Peak.
A wonderful run/walk/hike trail that runs a total of 50 km, consisting of eight ‘sections”, from Victoria Peak to Tai Long Wan. The first two sections, totaling about 5 miles one-way, are the most suitable for runners.
For some green and some track workouts, running the 1.4 km Happy Valley track at the Hong Kong Jockey club is a treat. There are great views of the Hong Kong skyline and the causeway.
Running along Victoria Road provides a nice scenic tour of the western part of Hong Kong Island. It runs abut 3.8 miles one-way from the Kennedy Town MTR stop to Pok Fu Lam Rd. near the Wah Fu estate
On the southwestern side of the island, a pleasant destination with nice falls, the Wah Fu estate, and views of Lamma Island. There are 1–2 km of promenade. Combine with the trails Telegraph Bay.
In East Kowloon, an attractive waterfront run along a promenade from Kwun Tong Public Pier to Kai Tak, the area of the former Hong Kong airport. Terrific water and skyline views! It's 8.5 km out and back.
Wonderful waterfront running in central Kowloon, directly across Victoria Harbour from Central (use ferry or MRT). Nearly 4 km seamless waterfront promenade from the ferry terminal east to Laguna Verde. Great views, sites, & attractions.
This run in interior Kowloon combines several small, scenic city parks: Kowloon Tsai Park, Kowloon Walled City Park, Morse Park, and a couple of parks in Lok Fu. Tree-lined paths & lush vegetation, two running tracks! Good shade option on a hot day.
A variety of running options on Lantau Island: parks & waterfront running near the Airport & Convention Center; beach running at the southern end of the island; and an an extensive network of scenic, hilly trail running options in the interior.
Despite the incredible density, some 40% of Hong Kong is protected parks. There are some spectacular trail running opportunities — the Hong Kong Trail on HKI, and four long-distance trails on other islands and the New Territories.
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Essentials
Main promenade path is up to 8 km (5 miles) one-way; Quarry Bay Promenade is 2.4 km (1.5 miles)
Short Run: 51m (168 feet); Long Run: 182m (599 feet)
Depends on route
Multiple MTR stations: Hong Kong, Central, Admiralty, Sheung Wan
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