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FEB 15 LOVE TO RUN Romantic dinner for two on Valentine’s? That’s for wusses. The Valentine’s Day Race from Trail Hub is a trail race starting on Lantau, offering two race routes to choose from. Tough Love is a 14+k course that comes with lots of climbing, but with rewarding views from Lo Yan Shan on the Chi Ma Wan Peninsula. For something with a little less elevation, the 9k Easy Love route heads out along the coast and offers a less strenuous run. Partnerships of all forms are welcome; there’s even a category for mums and dads to get involved with the kids. You’ll find the start and end point of the race at Treasure Island on Pui O Beach. Entry costs $550 per team. thetrailhub.com/valentinesdayrace

FEB 17-24 WELCOME TO WELLNESS WEEK! Hong Kong’s first ever Wellness Week kicks off across the city this month! Love a good sweat sesh, or just looking to get pampered? You’ll find deals and events related to all aspects of health and fitness in a whirlwind week of well-deserved wellness celebration! With more than 25 special offers available, as well as dozens of events to attend, make sure you mark your diaries so you don’t miss out on any of the action. Partners include The Upper House, Kerry Hotel Hong Kong, ClassPass and lululemon. Check the website to browse the rest of the deals! wellnessweek.hk

FEB 15-16 DESIGN DISTRICT Hosted at the West Kowloon Art Park, Freespace Outdoors is a community-focused event packed with entertainment suitable for all ages. Expect free music and dance performances, art installations, a community exercise event, screenings and workshops taking place throughout the weekend - all against the backdrop of Hong Kong’s iconic skyline! Best of all, it’s totally free (exactly what it says on the tin) but registration will be required for selected workshops. Open 2-8pm on Saturday and 2-9pm on Sunday. Freespace Livehouse and Art Park, West Kowloon Cultural District. westkowloon.hk

FEB 21-23 GREEN GATHERING Head down to the plant-powered Vegetarian Food Asia trade show and explore the latest trending superfoods, plant-based meat products, as well as lots of other veggie innovations all under one roof. Learn about the latest developments in the industry through talks, workshops and live demos and come away at the end of the day with some genuine “food for thought.” Free entry (register online before you go). HKCEC, 1 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai, vegfoodasia.com.

FEB 22 FITNESS FIESTA Co-working space The Hive was one of the first in Hong Kong to organise a fully-fledged wellness retreat, and this year it’s back and better than ever! The Hive’s Wellness Retreat features yoga, meditation, fitness classes and workshops, plus healthy food, drinks and products at the marketplace. It’s free to attend, but you’ll need to pay for tickets to specific classes or workshops. As of press time, ticketing information wasn’t yet available, but check online at their Facebook event page for updates on schedule and pricing. 10am- 4pm, The Hive Sheung Wan, 3/F, 33-35 Hillier St., Sheung Wan. More info at bit.ly/2RlP7cD

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MAR 22 OCEAN AND OUT Join this year’s Run for Survival, an annual obstacle race organised by the Ocean Park Conservation Foundation in support of Marine Conservation. Do your best baby shark impression and complete missions and challenges around Pak Shek Kok Promenade to save our marine animals. The obstacle run is suitable for runners of all ages and abilities - the 10km individual Timed Challenge can be completed individually or in a team while beginners or families might prefer the 3k Fun Run. Entry costs $300 for individuals in the 3k distance and $380 for the 10k distance. A minimum donation to the charity is also requested in addition to the registration fee. Pak Shek Kok Promenade, Sha Tin. opcf.org.hk/en/

FEB 4-12 RAGS TO RICHES Want to curate your own conscious wardrobe in 2020? Head on down to the Get Redressed Secondhand Pop-up Shop and get your fill of quality secondhand and sample stock garments donated to the charity through last year’s Get Redressed Clothing Drive. The carefully curated popup will stock a range of men’s, women’s, and children's clothes and accessories from designer, vintage and high street brands in a variety of sizes. Prices start at a wallet-friendly $50, plus you’ll be raising money for a cause dedicated to reducing textile waste. Open daily 10am-9pm. The Annex, 173 Des Voeux Road Central. redress.com.hk

FEB 29 HOLY SNEAKERS, BATMAN! Grab your bat-shorts, because Hong Kong’s first-ever Batman Night Run is taking place at the end of the month! Celebrating 80 years of the beloved DC comic, this 4.3k fun run sees participants dressing up as either Batman, Harley Quinn or The Joker to complete an easy route around West Kowloon. 6-9pm. $480 for kids; $580 for adults. hybridticketing.com

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