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Official Rules

  • Upon successful registration and payment, an applicant declares that he/she agrees to and accept these Terms & Conditions, the Official Event Rules and all other rules and regulations which may be adopted by the Organizer from time to time.
  • Each participants aged eleven(11) or younger will be entitled to one kid-exclusive gift.
  • Parental/Legal Guardian consent is required for participants at age below eighteen(18).
  • Free baggage deposit services will be provided by the Organizer for registered participants to deposit their clean clothes (e.g., shirts, pants, socks and shoes). Do not deposit any valuable items, fruits or water.
  • All participating dogs/Pets must be at least five(5) months old and in good health. Female dogs in heat will not be admitted.
  • If a dog/Pet shows any signs of abnormal health on the day of the Event, the Organizer will not be responsible for any accidents or injuries that may occur.
  • Pet Owners must manage their dogs/Pets at all times. All dogs/Pets must be leashed.
  • Clean up the faeces of pets.
  • During the Event period, in case of accidents caused by their pets, Pet Owners are liable to the concerned parties and will be responsible for all medical and other expenses related to the accident.

 

Important Notes

  • Participants must study the rules and regulations listed below carefully. Participants who completed the registration process agreed to be abided by the rules and regulations of the event that has been signed up.
  • A confirmation email will be sent to the participants upon successful registration. If you do not receive the confirmation email after your registration, please contact us by email  skxfriendshipwalk2025@sportsoho.com or call (852) 2117 1650 for assistance.
  • Once the entry is accepted, entry fee are non-refundable & non-transferable under any circumstances. An acknowledgement email will be sent to the registered email address within 10 working days after the Organiser has received the registration. Otherwise, please contact the Organiser immediately.
  • Repeated entries will be counted as a single entry. The extra fee is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another applicant or other race. Also, the submitted form and information will not be returned.
  • Late or on-site enrolment will not be accepted.
  • Incomplete enrolment will not be accepted.
  • The personal information collected in event page will be stored in SPORTSOHO's server and will only be used for contact purposes of this event. The information will be kept strictly confidential and will be destroyed within one month after the relevant purpose is completed. For more details, please visit its privacy statement (https://www.sportsoho.com/mod/sh_zl/policy.php)

 

Walk Kit

  • An email notice regarding collection of the Walk Kit will be sent to the registered participants two weeks before the Event day.
  • Participants show either the printout or electronic version of the notification email to our staff to collect the Walk Kit.
  • All Event participants are required to collect his/her Walk Kit within assigned time period at the designated location specified in the registration confirmation email. Late collection is not allowed. The Organizer reserves the right to revoke participants’ right to collect the Walk Kit without prior notice.
  • The Organizer reserves the right to, without prior notice, not distribute the Walk Kit to registrants who failed to collect their Walk Kit within the assigned pick-up period at the designated location. No Walk Kit will be distributed on the day of Event.
  • ​​The registration fee for this event includes the Plastic Shopping Bag Charging.

 

2.5KM Pet Walk Category Terms & Conditions

Be a considerate pet owner, by bringing your pet to participate in the SKECHERS FRIENDSHIP WALK HONG KONG 2025 (the “Event”), you (“Pet Owners”) are deemed to have read, understood and agreed to follow the rules and regulations below:
 

  • Domesticated pets are permitted to enter the designated Event area. But only domesticated pet dogs are permitted to run on the grounds. All other animals are prohibited to be brought in the Event area, unless with prior written consent from SKECHERS HONG KONG.
  • Each entry of Pet Walk Category will  be entitled to one pet-exclusive gift.
  • Pet(s) are permitted to walk or stay in the designated Event route at the West Kowloon Cultural District (“WKCD”). All dogs/Pets are required to be on leash not longer than 1.5 meters in length. Additionally, dogs/Pets weighing 20kg or above must be securely muzzled and held on a leash.
  • Your Pet(s) should not be left unattended under any circumstances. 
  • Pet Owners should ensure at all times that their Pets are under proper control during the Event period. They shall prevent their Pet(s) from making excessive noise, and are effectively restrained from causing nuisance or danger to others.
  • Pet Owners should keep the environment clean and hygienic at all times. Pet Owners shall immediately clean up any faeces or urine their Pets have deposited and shall provide their own sealed bags, containers and/or tools for proper waste disposal.
  • According to statutory requirements, except for guide dogs & dogs in connection with the exercise of a lawful power, all dogs/Pets are not allowed to enter restaurants or supermarkets. Offenders are liable to prosecution.
  • Pet Owners are solely responsible for any damage or injury caused by their Pet(s) to other persons or pets, the property of WKCD, or any third party.
  • Pet Owners should fully and effectually indemnify SKECHERS HONG KONG from and against all actions, proceedings, claims and demands whatsoever arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection with any damage or injury caused by their Pet(s) and any such act, deed, matter or thing done or omitted as aforesaid and all costs and expenses in connection therewith.
  • SKECHERS HONG KONG is not liable to any Pet Owner or to any person or persons whomsoever whether claiming through, under or in trust for any Pet Owner or otherwise, for or in respect of any act, deed, matter or thing done or omitted in pursuance or purported pursuance of the above rules and regulations.
  • If the above guidelines are violated, or nuisance is caused to other WKCD visitors/Event participants, the staff of SKECHERS HONG KONG and WKCD Facilities Management staff reserve the right to request the Pet Owner(s) to leave Event or WKCD area with their Pets.
  • All participating dogs/Pets must be at least five(5) months old and in good health. Female dogs in heat will not be admitted.
  • If a dog/Pet shows any signs of abnormal health on the day of the Event, the Organizer will not be responsible for any accidents or injuries that may occur.
  • In case of any dispute, SKECHERS HONG KONG will reserve the right to make the final decision.

 

Health and Safety Advice

  • Participants should make sure their health conditions are suitable for the Event. In cases of doubt, please seek medical advice in advance.
  • Participants should understand the event content and nature and participating in the Event requires physical exertion. Participants should be in sound medical condition capable of participating in the Event. The Organizer suggests all participants to monitor their own physical conditions deemed fit and capable for participating in the event. In case you are feeling sick during the Event, you should immediately stop the activity and do seek help from the onsite race officials.
  • Participants should take protective measures against UV, such as applying sunscreen, wearing caps and drinking water.
  • People who are pregnant or with chronic diseases, like heart disease and high blood pressure, are not recommended to participate in the event.
  • The Organizer reserves the right to disallow or disqualify any person who is known or suspected to be physically unfit to participate in the event and such person shall accept.
  • Public liability insurance is covered by the Organizer of the event. Participants are also advised to purchase their own insurance cover if necessary.
  • Participants grant the organiser full and complete permission to utilise my appearance, name, voice and biographical material in connection with the event in any and all manner and media throughout the world in perpetuity, and for any and all publicity and promotional purposes. I/We agree to waive any right of inspection or approval associated thereto.

 

Severe Weather

  • If Typhoon Signal No.8 or above is hoisted at any time from 8:00 am a day before the Event, the Event will be cancelled.
  • If the Red Rainstorm Signal is hoisted at any time from 4:00 am on the Event day, the Event will be cancelled.
  • If the race is cancelled due to the above Inclement Weather/Condition Warnings hoisting, enrollment fee will not be refunded.
  • If the Hong Kong Observatory forecasts inclement weather on the day of the Event with a high likelihood of weather warnings being issued, the Event Director has the right to change the Event route or postpone the Event. The enrollment fee will not be refunded.
  • Please check the weather on the Event day from Hong Kong Observatory (Tel: 1878200).
  • Please stay tuned with the updates on this event website and social media platforms of this event and Sportsoho Media Limited

 

Others

  • If the Event is cancelled due to venue unavailability, the arrangement will be announced on this vent website and social media platforms of this event and Sportsoho Media Limited.
  • Baggage storage will be provided. Please do not bring any valuable items. The Organizer is not responsible for the lost or damage of the baggage stored with us.
  • Should there be any emergencies or assistance needed during the Event, participants shall contact the Event officials at the information centre.
  • All prizes are not redeemable for cash
  • The Organizer reserves the right of all photos of the Event for future uses and references.
  • The Organizer reserves the right to amend or clarify the above race rules.

 

Privacy Policy Statement

  • The personal information collected in SKECHERS Friendship Walk 2025 will be stored in SPORTSOHO's server. The information will be kept strictly confidential and will only be used for contact purposes of this event:

1. Organizing and delivering information about events and activities;

2. Following up and processing application or registration for events and activities;

3. Carrying out surveys, analysis and research and collating statistical information;

4. Facilitating and maintaining communication;

5. Following up and handling complaints and enquiries;

6. Making such disclosures as required by applicable laws, rules and regulations; and

7.Such other purposes as specified in the PICS.

  • The Personal Data provided by you herein will be kept confidential but may be made available, on a need-to-know basis, to the following parties as necessary for any of the purposes stated in the ‘Use of Personal Data’ section above:

1. Any member of the Skechers Hong Kong Limited, our employees and the operating units operated by us;

2. Any agent, contractor or third-party service provider who provides administrative, telecommunications, computer, information technology, payment or other services to us in connection with its operation;

3. Any person under a duty of confidentiality to us, including our accountants, legal advisers or other professional advisers.

 

Languages

The Important Notes are in Chinese and English. In the case of discrepancies between the Chinese and English versions, the Chinese version shall prevail. The Organizer reserves the right to interpret and amend the Important Notes and regulations as it sees fit from time to time.