TEST YOUR METTLE
With an estimated 5.5 to nine hours to complete, this 40+ km multi-stage challenge is not for the faint-hearted. It breaks down to approximately 15% running, 13% rock scrambling, 47% mountain biking, 19% ocean kayaking and 6% swimming and ropes. The event attracts international competitors and judges all in aid of the Action Asia Fund, an outdoor adventure-based charity for the disabled. With entry limited to 150 teams of two, most places are already filled. Entry costs $1,900 per team – head over to the website for more details.
What: Action Asia Challenge When: December 15 Where: New Territories How much: $1,900 Enquiries: www.actionasia.com/aae

A CLASS REGATTA
Entries for the Class Regatta Port Shelter have closed but that doesn’t mean you can’t get into the action as a spectator. Over the weekend of December 15 and 16 in the Port Shelter area, two races will be held on the first day and three on the second. Warning signals will be sounded each day at 1:55pm and 10:25am respectively to signal the first race of the day. Classes included are Dragons, Etchells, Flying Fifteens and Impalas.
What: Class Regatta Port Shelter Area When: December 15 and 16 Where: Port Shelter area How much: Entry closed Enquiries: www.rhkyc.org.hk

KING THE SECOND
The second of the five marathons in the King of the Hills Marathon Series looms on December 16. The starting point is at Tai Po Old Market Temple and the finish line is at Bride’s Pool. Two courses, one 14.75 km and the other 36 km, offer half and full marathons and, as with all the other races in the series, it is $160 to apply on the day, and $100 in advance.
What: Tai Po, KOTH Mountain Marathon Series When: December 16 Where: Tai Po How much: $160 (on the day), $100 (in advance) Enquiries: www.seyonasia.com

SUPER WOMEN
It’s the biggest annual tennis tournament in HK and it’s all about the ladies. Nine top names in international tennis will be coming to Victoria Park for the renamed JB Group Classic: Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, Ana Ivanovic, Anna Chakvetadze and others will battle it out as 2008 dawns. All, except Maria Sharapova, will also compete in the doubles competition. Last year proved quite spectacular as defending champion Kim Clijsters defeated the then No 2 Sharapova in the singles final. But with Clijsters now retired, we suppose it is all up for grabs. Tickets for the finals are $680, $580 and $280. Prices vary from day to day according to round as well as by seat location, so see the website for exact details. Call URBTIX on 2734 9009 for tickets.
What: JB Group Classic 2008 When: January 2-5 Where: Victoria Park Tennis Stadium How much: Four day package: $1600, $1300 Enquiries: www.jbgroupclassic.com

BOXING DAY RACE
The HK Ladies Road Runners Club again organizes their annual Boxing Day Race. On the Wednesday that is Boxing Day, starting 10am at the Wanchai Gap Playground, runners will traverse a 4km anti-clockwise lap of Mount Cameron via Black’s Link. There are 8 categories for men and women with prizes going to the top three in each category, and t-shirts for all who take part. Entry is $70 ($60 for HKLRRC members), or $50 for 18 and under ($40 for members). There is a maximum limit of 350 participants. With entry closing soon on December 15, go to the website to fill out the form. Just before the race, at 9:30am, is a Christmas fancy dress competition and also a promise of souvenir gifts for all who race in fancy dress.
What: Boxing Day Race When: December 26 Where: Wan Chai How much: $70, $60, $50, $40 Enquiries: www.hklrrc.org.hk.