Run For Hope 2025

Run for Hope, launched by Alliance in 2021, is an annual online charity run that fosters social responsibility, promotes a healthy lifestyle, and encourages lasting wellness habits. In its fifth edition, the event places a renewed emphasis on uniting social purpose, people, and progress, celebrating the impact we can make together through shared movement and meaningful giving.

From October 1 to December 31, 2025, participants will collectively aim to reach an ambitious target of 20,000 km. For every kilometer completed, Alliance will donate HKD4 to Po Leung Kuk, supporting its vital social welfare programs. That means if we reach our goal, the total donation will be: 20,000 km × HKD4 = HKD80,000

Event Period: 1 Oct – 31 Dec, 2025
Who can join: Everyone is welcome to participate for free

Run for Change

This year’s theme, “Boundless Steps, Bold Breakthroughs,” reflects our belief that every step forward—no matter how small—can lead to meaningful change. By participating, you’ll help uplift vulnerable communities while embracing personal change and growth, both physically and mentally. Participants can track their progress and see the impact of their contributions in real time through the event app.

Event Background 

Run for Hope was launched in 2021 as an internal initiative for Alliance employees and received an overwhelming response, with participants far surpassing the initial goal of 1,000 km. Encouraged by this success, we progressively raised the targets in the following years—3,000 km in 2022 and 15,000 km in 2023—while also opening the event to the public. In 2024, the event goal was further elevated to an ambitious 20,000 km, reflecting the growing enthusiasm and community support.

From 2021 to 2024, Alliance has donated HKD 565,000 to Po Leung Kuk, supporting their vital social welfare services for those in need.

How to Join

1. Run (Team or Individual) 

  • Form a team of no more than 4 people or join individually and run at least 2km each time*
  • Record your result by apps or e-devices
  • Log-in to the event app to submit your result with screenshot and photos

2. Walk  

  • Join the walk as an individual to walk at least 2km each time*
  • Record your result by apps or e-devices
  • Log-in to the event app to submit your result with screenshot and photos
     

    *Accumulation of total daily walking distance is not acceptable
     

 

Join As A Team

You can form a team of <= 4 people to compete for the Team Trophy. As a team leader, you can easily create your team using the “Create A Team” function in the app and share the QR code with other members. The members can use the “Join a Team” function to scan the team leader’s QR code to join the team.

A Fully Digitalized Event

Run for Hope is a fully digitalized event powered by a dedicated mobile app, making participation seamless and interactive. 

Through the app, you can design your own unique avatar, easily submit your running and walking results, and upload photos. The platform also allows users to check real-time runner rankings, track the total distance achieved , and view the equivalent donation amount—all with just a few taps. 

Avatar and New Costumes

Participants can customise their avatars in the event app, with the top 5 runners’ avatars featured on the Runner Ranking page. This year, a new set of costumes is available—unlock a hairband at 30 km and wings at 50 km to level up your avatar’s look as you progress.

Run Speed Challenge

Introducing the all-new 3-Tier Speed Challenge! Push your limits, run like a pro, and earn your color badge. Complete 2 km to unlock your virtual runner shoes in the app and start your journey to the next level.

  • Fresh Green – ≤ 20 mins
  • Active Orange – ≤ 15 mins
  • Master Blue – ≤ 10 mins

Weekly Photo Contest

You can join the Weekly Photo Contest by uploading your run/walk photos to the app. The competition will run for 12 weeks, and all submitted photos will be voted on by app users. The photo with the most Likes each week will win and receive a special gift.

Event Trophies

8 Best Trails and Bonus Star

We will continue to promote the “8 Best Trails”  of Hong Kong in the app this year. It echoes the government’s promotion of Hong Kong as a “City of Nature” by introducing the 8 most popular running and hiking trails in Hong Kong. Participants who explore any of the 8 trails will get one bonus star, and the star will allow them to select special hats for their avatar in the app. 

Run for hope 2023
Check out the trail details

Po Leung Kuk Donation Link

Event App Download