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HONG KONG, March 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Hong Kong today successfully held its large-scale running and orienteering competition, “On Track to Save 2026”, at the Hong Kong Science Park. The event saw its strongest participation in recent years, with almost 4,000 participants mobilized to support medical-humanitarian action. The popular orienteering competition also returned this year and received an enthusiastic response. The family category alone attracted 149 teams, inspiring the next generation with the spirit of humanitarian aid.
Mr. Chiu Cheuk‑Pong, president of MSF Hong Kongthanked all participants for their support and emphasized that the public plays a vital role in helping the organization provide humanitarian assistance to resource-limited areas and reach people affected by conflict, disease and natural disasters. This support forms the foundation of MSF’s rescue work and its response to urgent medical and humanitarian needs.
“MSF teams around the world are battling deadly infectious diseases, working to contain their spread while treating those infected. Saving lives requires not only speed, but also the resources to provide essential medical care. The support of everyone here today empowers our frontline teams. We hope that all participants will continue to spread their passion for supporting humanitarian aid and remain engaged in the face of the various humanitarian issues and cries being heard around the world,” he declared.
Record number of guests and estimated athletes
This year’s event brought together a host of local athletes, including Hong Kong 10km, half-marathon and marathon record holder Wong Wan-chun; celebrities Yeung Chiu-hoi and Jessica Kan Shuk-yee; and five humanitarian workers from MSF: nurse Mr. Chiu Cheuk-pong, civil engineer Mr. Chu King-hei, Dr. Kandice Ellen Li, Dr. Wilson Li and Dr. Jennifer Tong Wing‑sze.
Wong Wan‑chunwho took part in the Run to Save 10K race for the first time, said: “Humanitarian work shares a lot in common with long-distance running, as both require unwavering perseverance and dedication. I have always admired MSF’s humanitarian work and am happy to support them in person today. I hope other runners can take advantage of this sports for charity event and continue to stay engaged in this organization’s meaningful humanitarian work.
Revived orienteering competition tests participants’ strength, judgment and speed
In addition to the 10km and 3km races, MSF has also relaunched its long-awaited orienteering competition, offering a more demanding course than last year’s experience race. The competition included a family category as well as more demanding individual and team categories. The latter covered a wider racing area stretching from the Pak Shek Kok seaside promenade to Tai Po Road and Cheung Shue Tan Road, testing participants’ endurance and speed. More than a thousand participants embarked on a simulated rescue journey and completed 15 tasks within a set time limit, from transporting medical supplies to taking quizzes on infectious diseases, which deepened their understanding of humanitarian medical work.
Competition theme: Every second counts to save lives
Since 2002, MSF Hong Kong has held an annual orienteering competition, inviting the public to experience the challenging journey that aid workers often face when providing medical care to communities in need. In recent years the event has also incorporated running races alongside orienteering to encourage a wider range of participants to embrace the spirit of humanitarian action. This event, now in its 24th edition, adopts the theme “Every second counts – Run to save lives”, highlighting three potentially fatal diseases that require rapid intervention: cholera, malaria and noma. Through booth games, exhibition installations and event brochures, the competition shows how MSF mobilizes teams and resources as quickly as possible to prevent outbreaks, provide treatment and ultimately save lives.
MSF is committed to maintaining its financial independence, which allows it to provide rapid and impartial humanitarian assistance in complex environments and conflict zones, based solely on medical needs. More than 98% of MSF’s funds come from private donors giving small amounts, and we express our sincere gratitude to all participants and the organizations supporting On Track to Save 2026.
Collyer Logistics is the campaign partner for the competition. Mr Andy Russell, Director of Collyer Logistics, highlighted the importance of MSF’s humanitarian work on the frontline. He said: “The humanitarian medical work carried out by MSF around the world has a real impact, and we are happy to support the organization for more than 10 years. We will continue to support “On Track to Save” for as long as we can put these shoes on!
About MSF
MSF is an independent international medical humanitarian organization. We are committed to providing emergency medical assistance to people affected by armed conflicts, epidemics and natural disasters, as well as those who have been excluded from the health system. MSF will provide assistance only based on people’s needs, regardless of race, religion, gender or politics.
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