New World Harbour Race takes place on Sun, Nov 15, 2026 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. The main route is 1 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 15, 2026
- Start
- Hong Kong 🇭🇰
- Distance
- 1 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 6-week plan to New World Harbour Race
The Peak phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The New World Harbour Race takes approximately 4,000 swimmers across Hong Kong's iconic Victoria Harbour from Wan Chai Golden Bauhinia Square Public Pier to Tsim Sha Tsui Avenue of Stars.
What this race demands
The New World Harbour Race demands a sustained, open-water swimming effort across a 1 km distance in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour.
Open-Water Sighting
Navigating a 1 km point-to-point crossing from Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui requires continuous directional sighting without lane lines.
High-Intensity Pace
Covering a short 1 km swimming distance demands maintaining a strong, near-threshold aerobic effort from start to finish.
Your road to race day
Race day at New World Harbour Race is 6 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak3 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is New World Harbour Race?
New World Harbour Race takes place on Sun, Nov 15, 2026 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
How long is New World Harbour Race?
The main route is 1 km.
What does New World Harbour Race demand?
The New World Harbour Race demands a sustained, open-water swimming effort across a 1 km distance in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour.
Who is New World Harbour Race for?
New World Harbour Race is open to all participants.
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