Race registration is open for the 6th Annual Cold Half 15 km winter marathon swim race and the 1.5 km Cold Plunge to be held on February 4th 2018.
The Cold Half is a solo race or 2-person relay while the Cold Plunge is held concurrently at Deep Water Bay Beach where both races will finish.
“Hot outdoor showers, a warm-up post-race BBQ, and an award ceremony will be held afterwards at Victoria Recreation Club. The event proudly supports Ocean Recovery Alliance, a Hong Kong based ocean conservation and education charity.
Race registration for Cold Halfers and Cold Plungers is here. For more information, visit Facebook.
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