The Race

The Wellcome Team FEAR Junior Challenge is an adventure race for young people aged between 8 and 18.  It is held in Discovery Bay at the end of November every year.

Teams swim, run, mountain bike, coasteer, jump into water and solve puzzles around Discovery Bay.

An important part of the Race is the sponsorship that competitors raise for the charity Youth Outreach.  For the last few years we have been able to give over HK$100,000 to the Charity.

There are three age groups with the following categories:

Juniors (Teams of 3)
Under 9 (aged 8 on the day of the race)
Under 10 (aged 9 on the day of the race)
Under 11 (aged 10 on the day of the race)
 
Intermediates (Teams of 2)
Under 12 (aged 11 on the day of the race)
Under 13 (aged 12 on the day of the race)
 
Seniors (Teams of 2)
Under 14 (aged 13 on the day of the race)
Under 16 (aged 15 or under on the day of the race)
Under 19 (aged 18 or under on the day of the race)

 

  



Equipment

We have a number of mandatory items that participants must wear or carry during the Race:

  • Bike Helmet
  • Lightweight Windproof Jacket
  • Lightweight Back-Pack
  • Water Container with at least 1 litre of drink
  • Food (Snacks and/or sweets)
  • Running shoes
  • Gloves
However we also suggest a few other things to keep you comfortable.  Here are a few suggestions and hints about both the mandatory and recommended equipment for the Race.
 
1.
Running Shoes
These should be comfortable and it is vital that they have good grip.  They will get wet and dirty during the Race.
2.
Sports Socks
We strongly suggest that you wear socks that rise above the ankle.  Trainer socks tend to slip into your running shoes and you will get blisters on your heels.
3.
Cycling Shorts
Close fitting cycling shorts are recommended.  You will get wet during the Race and loose-fitting shorts can cause chaffing.  Do not wear long trousers even it is cold.  They will get wet and you will be extremely uncomfortable
4.
Over-shorts
Some competitors wear a pair of running shorts over the top of their cycling shorts to give them better protection whilst scrambling.  It is very much a personal preference.
5.
Bike Helmet
This is mandatory and the helmet must fit properly.  Participants must wear one at all times during the Race and it must be properly done up.
6.
Gloves
Gloves are also mandatory.  They provide protection for the hands when rock scrambling.  Many competitors wear half-fingered cycling gloves.  You will find them in most good cycling shops.
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Back-pack
A small back-pack with a water reservoir (such as a Camelbak) is the best thing to wear during the Race.  The bag MUST contain at least one litre of water either in a bottle or in a reservoir.  

Bottles of water are OK but they are more cumbersome as you will have to keep stopping to get your drink out!

A lightweight Windproof Jacket is mandatory (it can keep you warm when it is windy and you are wet through).  Put some snacks or sweets in as well to keep your energy levels up during the Race. 
 
TIP: Your bag will get wet so put things in zip-loc bags to keep them dry and don't carry a phone!
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T-shirt
The Race T-shirt will be given to you at the Bike Check.  Girls generally wear a swimsuit or a lycra support top underneath.  Remember you will get wet and you need to stay comfortable.  Cotton tops get heavy and baggy when wet.
 
 
SportsWorld Ltd stocks most of the above items at Room 516, 5th Floor, Block C, Discovery Bay Plaza. - 2914 1323