Athletic lovers of the outdoors will never be short of snap-worthy moments on Hong Kong's running trails.

Over the last three months the South China Morning Post has been running an Instagram photo contest, asking readers to snap vistas from some of their favourite trails, as part of its Home Run series on the lead up to Hong Kong's marathon.

Exploring mountain peaks, forests and coastal paths, readers and running experts have captured sunrises and sunsets, impressive skies, and breathtaking views of the city or sea.