Race Introduction

Raleigh Challenge – Wilson Trail

The Raleigh Challenge – Wilson Trail (RCWT) is returning in a new form in 2026! The full physical version of RCWT will be held again on 24 to 25 October 2026. You could choose the challenging Solo Category in all courses, or team up with a partner to join Team of 2 in the full course 80km journey. Believe team spirit and friendship can be enhanced among teammates through training and racing together, the Relay Category is provided for all courses.

The Raleigh Challenge – Wilson Trail (RCWT) was first launched as an internal event in 2000 with the aim to raise funds for Raleigh Hong Kong. Due to the good response from the participants, the event has been open to the public since 2003. The theme of the competition this year is “South to North, City to Wild” which means you will walk through the Southern part of Hong Kong towards its Northern part, and transit between the urban and countryside areas along the race.

The course is based around Wilson Trail, which runs through Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, with a total distance of about 80km for the Whole Course. Apart from challenging themselves with loads of climbing of more than 4000m in cumulative elevation, participants can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the trail including both suburbs and urban areas.

RCWT 2026 has been accredited on both ITRA and UTMB.

Come to join and achieve your ITRA and UTMB Index!

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Fundraising Objectives

The donation raised in the RCWT will be used to support the youth development and environmental conservation activities organized by Raleigh Hong Kong.

Local Voluntary Services

Organizing adventure weekends for youth of non-profit organizations and secondary schools.  Coordinate and participate in social services such as Reef Check organized by Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Crossroads Foundation Donation & Recycling project, the YWCA Tung Chung Run, etc.

Overseas Voluntary Services

Venturers from Hong Kong will take part in 4 to 10 weeks overseas voluntary services and adventure projects. Through completing sustainable projects in remote areas with participants from different countries, races and backgrounds under limited resources and time, the venturers have the opportunities to explore the world as well as themselves.

Regions served include:

• Tanzania, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Nepal, etc

Projects include:

• Community
• Environmental Conservation & Scientific Researches
• Adventure