Ready, set, go! Pici Pasta Run is returning to Hong Kong’s streets this October. Once again, sports enthusiasts, community member, and pasta lovers are invited to embark on a journey of athleticism, creativity, and charity.
Pici Pasta Run 2024
This year, Pici is partnering with local mental health charity, Mind HK, to make its run part of Mind HK’s Mental Health Food Week. Raising awareness regarding mental health and well-being, this annual event gathers dining destinations across town to raise funds for its cause.
Pici Pasta Run is not about bring the fastest; instead it’s about donning the most imaginative and quirky costumes while having fun on the run. Everyone who finishes the run will receive Pici souvenirs, a medal, as well as a chance to indulge in the restaurant’s delectable pasta creations. The best-costumed teams will also receive exciting prizes, with additional surprises in store.
Early Bird registration is now open. All registration fees will be donated in full to Mind HK, supporting its vital work among communities in Hong Kong. This includes providing free psychological support from Improving Access to Community Therapies (iACT) to individuals in need.
So, gather your team, don the wildest costumes, and lace up your running shoes as you get ready to dash through the streets of Hong Kong for a good cause!
Route details
Two courses are on offer for this year’s Pici Pasta Run and registrations from families, beginners, and seasoned runners are welcomed.
1. 10km course
Registration for the 10km race starts at 8.30am at Pici Kennedy Town. The race will start at 9.30am and end at Pici Taikoo Place in Quarry Bay.
- Location: Pici Kennedy Town, Shops 5-9, G/F, Han Yu Building, 45-55 Cadogan Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong
- Donation entry to Mind HK: $200 (early bird) | $250 (standard)
2. 5km course
Registration for the 5km race will start at 9am at Harbour Fun Restaurant & Bar in Causeway Bay. Runners will end the race at Pici Taikoo Place in Quarry Bay.
- Location: Harbour Fun Restaurant & Bar, Site 1 Water Sports and Recreation Precinct, Hung Hing Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
- Donation entry to Mind HK: $200 (early bird); $250 (standard)
About Pici Pasta Run
Since its inception in 2021, Pici Pasta Run has become a cherished tradition. Each year, runners don creative costumes and dash through the city from one Pici location to another. Once they cross the finish line, participants are treated to a well-deserved feast of the pasta bar’s renowned homemade pasta, complete with refreshing drinks.
