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| Hong Kong has a wealth of countryside within easy reach of the city. It also has a variety of hiking trails ranging from flat mud and concrete paths to unbelievably steep, overgrown, rugged paths climbing seemingly never-ending hills. As a result of this a large trailrunning community has grown up in Hong Kong and many races are very competitive and always alot of fun. Below are some of the most popular events. Please contact us for more information. |
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| LANTAU 2 PEAKS RACE: 06.10.2013 |
| If you like hills you will enjoy this race. Sunset Peak and Lantau Peak are both summited and both feature long sustained climbs and amazing views and scenery. One of the first real tests in trailrunning race season, a good way to see if your summer training has gone well. |
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| RALEIGH CHALLENGE WILSON TRAIL: 25.10.2013 |
| Now in its 14th year, this race follows the Wilson Trail, which is beautiful and rugged. There is a 30km Explorer day course, a 48km Adventurer night course, a 78km Challenger course (the whole trail) and a whopping 156km Prohiker course, with the last two counting for UTMB qualifying. |
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| MOONTREKKER: 2013 |
| This sounds really fun. A race following the amazing trails on Lantau Island. A 40km day course and also a really fun 26km night course. The night course climbs Lantau Peak towards the end. If you get to the top when the sun is rising then expect an unforgettable view. |
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| MSIG HK50: 2013 |
| 23km and 50km routes available. For the long route the first 25km follows the Hong Kong Trail, expect lots of shaded mud contour trails. The second half follows Sir Cecil's Ride which once again features large sections of soft, mud contour trails. Not too many rugged hills in this one, but a nice course. |
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| CHALLENGING 12 HOURS: 2013 |
| The route follows the Wilson Trail stages 3-8 in the new territories and is a tough 42km. The route features some tough climbs, such as the ascent of Tung Yeung Shan and also some concrete contour trails and mud paths. A 10km run is also available. |
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| TRAILWLKER: 2013 |
| The most famous trail race in Hong Kong. The route covers the 100km MacLehose Trail from Sai Kung in the east to Yuen Long in the west. Elite teams take about 12 hours to complete the route but up to 48 hours are allowed. The trail is rugged and technical in places, with many ups and downs. |
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| PATAGONIA NATURE RUN: 2013 |
| 14km and 22km routes available. This race takes place in the remote North West New Territories. The 22km route features amazing shaded, soft mud trails. Technical, fun ups and downs and amazing scenery. I love thi course. For me it is one of the most beautiful, and runnable courses in Hong Kong. |
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| HK TOP 10 RACE 1: 2013 |
| An interesting race series which aims to climb ten of the highest peaks in Hong Kong. The routes in this series are geenrally quite technical, overgrown and interesting. A pure test of trailrunning. This first race is on Lantau and features 6 peaks including Lin Fa Shan, Sunset Peak and Lantau Peak. |
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| MSIG LANTAU 50: 2013 |
| 14km, 27km and 50km routes available. The second race in the MSIG series. This features a more rugged route compared to the HK island series opener, with the more technically challenging and remote trails of Lantau. All courses are a fun experience and good trailrunning test. |
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| CARE ACTION CUP: 2013 |
| Now in its 11th year this features a very beautiful 30km course in Sai Kung country park. A combination of runnable mud / concrete trails and also some technically muddy trails. Also including the magnificent views of the beaches on the Sai Kung Peninsula. |
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| KING OF THE HILLS TAI PO: 2013 |
| All the serious trailrunners in Hong Kong adore this series. 4 races in different areas of the territory and beautiful courses. This race features an amazing course. Highlights include the climb of Cloudy Hill followed by the ridge near Wong Leng and a tough descent. Real trailrunning at its best. |
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| XTE NEW YEAR N.E. MOUNTAIN RACE: 01.01.2013 |
| Don't sit around with a hangover on new years day - go on a nice run instead? 28km and 20km variations available. Both routes the beautiful Pat Sin Leng Range and its surrounding trails (think green and beautiful). The 28km route features the climb of Cloudy Hill - which is always a bonus!! |
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| KING OF THE HILLS SHAM TSENG: 06.01.2013 |
| The half marathon route is very runner friendly, reasonably flat and containing some absolutely beautiful mud trails. The full marathon is decidedly more difficult but also very picturesque and includes the climb of Tai Mo Shan on a lovely hidden trail and also features many amazing mud trails. |
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| HK TOP 10 RACE 2: 13.01.2013 |
| The half marathon route is very runner friendly, reasonably flat and containing some absolutely beautiful mud trails. The full marathon is decidedly more difficult but also very picturesque and includes the climb of Tai Mo Shan on a lovely hidden trail and also features many amazing mud trails. |
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| HONG KONG 100: 19.01.2013 |
| This is a long distance race - 100km. The route is based around the MacLehose Trail but has some interesting detours, such as climbing close to the rugged and remote Sharp Peak and also passing through beautiful Pak Sha O. Individual runners and relay available. |
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| GREEN POWER HIKE: 02.02.2013 |
| This is a long established event which is now in its 19th year. The course follows the 50km long Hong Kong trail. A 25km option is also available. In general the course is relatively technically easy, despite some undulations. Alot of the paths are concrete, but the route, and views, are lovely. |
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| KING OF THE HILLS LANTAU ISLAND: 03.02.2013 |
| The most rugged of the KOTH routes and my favourite. Begins with the climb of Sunset Peak and followed by technical, overgrown, rugged trails down to Tung Chung and then up to Ngong Ping. Then the testing climb of Lantau Peak and a lovely contour trail to end. Full and half routes available. |
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| KING OF THE HILLS HONG KONG: 03.03.2013 |
| The most popular of the King Of The Hills races this route begins and ends at Repulse Bay on Hong Kong Island. The route includes lovely contour trails, the very steep climb of Mount Butler and, for the full marathon runners, a climb of The Twins just before the end. Full and half routes available. |
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| MSIG SAI KUNG50: 09.03.2013 |
| 13km, 26km and 50km routes available. The third and last race in the MSIG series. This features the beautiful, scenic trails of Sai Kung country park. Expect a good mixture of technically challenging and also reasonably easy trails. Map of routes yet to be published so I will confirm this later. |
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| LANTAU 50: 16.03.2013 |
| 50km and 100km routes available. The 50km route is an excellent test of trailrunning ability and endurance. Featuring a rugged, hilly first half and a slightly less technical second half with some lovely contour trails. The 100km is all that plus more. Brutal! Be fit if you wanna run it!! |
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| SEA TO SUMMIT: 31.03.2013 |
| A fun race. As the name suggests the route begins at sea level at Deep Water Bay and winds its way up to the summit, the Peak. 20km and 30km routes are available. The course takes in sections of larger marked trails, such as the Hong Kong Trail, but also contains more technical sections. |
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