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Phairat Varasin on his way to finishing the 2018 Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge. He is the first finisher to return to the event. Photo: Lloyd Belcher Visuals

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Could Varasin be HK4TUC’s first double finisher?

25 Jan 2020

Nugo Yamanath Limbu, a Hong Kong-based Nepalese runner taking on the Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge. Photo: Handout

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Nepalese runner seeks freedom on 298km HK4TUC

23 Jan 2020

Milk Li is a Hong Kong ultra runner, taking on the Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge this weekend. Photo: Victoria 162/Daniel Chung

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The incredible rise of HK4TUC runner Li, built for long distances

21 Jan 2020

Qi Min, one of China’s best trail runners, crosses the Gaoligong finish line in first place. Photo: Gaoligong by UTMB

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Gaoligong by UTMB postponed amid coronavirus virus

27 Jan 2020 33

The start line of the 2020 Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge (HK4TUC). Twenty-six runners were still going after the first 24 hours. Photo: PhotoGuava

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Six to eight runners on track to finish HK4TUC

26 Jan 2020 33

Stretch at the end of a run is an easy way to start recovering and avoiding stiffness. Photo: Shutterstock

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What stretches should you do after an ultramarathon?

20 Jan 2020

You Peiquan wins the HK100. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

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China’s You Peiquan and Xiang Fuzhao take HK100

20 Jan 2020

Shen Jiasheng wins the 2019 Hong Kong 100 – who will take the title this year? Photo: HK100

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Watch the HK100 live as the Ultra-Trail World Tour starts

18 Jan 2020

Sabrina Verjee wins the winter Montane Spine Race 2020, having also won the summer version. Photo: Montane Spine Race

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Verjee wins back-to-back winter, summer Spine Race

17 Jan 2020

Jared Hazen is a US ultramarathon runner, who ran the second -fastest time ever at the Western States and is competing in the Hong Kong 100. Photos: Hoka One One

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‘Hungry’ Hazen eyes HK100 win with all or nothing run

17 Jan 2020

Wong Ho-chung celebrates finishing sixth at the UTMB in August. Photo: Ryan Blair

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Trail king Wong loses running award nomination for ‘anti-China’ interview

22 Jan 2020

The Spine Race follows the Pennine Way in the depths of winter. Photo: Jens Johnsson

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Kelly – Barkley’s last finisher – wins Spine Race

16 Jan 2020

A bush fire spreads across New South Wales. Hong Kong runners are trying to raise money as the crisis grows. Photo: 2019 Planet Labs

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Hongkongers to raise money for bush fires with charity run

15 Jan 2020

Lu Yangchun on her way to winning the HK100 2019. Who can take the crown this year? Photo: Adidas TERREX

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Five men and five women to watch at the HK100

14 Jan 2020

Foam rolling is a great way to release muscles and prevent injury. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto

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What are the best foam rollers for runners?

12 Jan 2020

Nicola Kwan is preparing for a race that is only possible in a few places in the world where sailors and trail runners abound. Photo: Candy Photography

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Runners prepare for Hong Kong’s most unique trail race

13 Jan 2020

Hyun Chang Chung running the 9 Dragons. He is gearing up for the 2020 Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge (HK4TUC). Photo: Stanley Wong/9 Dragons Race

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‘Why punish yourself?’ – Banker takes on 298km HK4TUC

10 Jan 2020

Ragna Debats and her family are travelling the world, running ultra-marathons on every continent. Photo: Migu Skyrunner World Series

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World champion Debats starts epic family world tour at HK100

7 Jan 2020

Tsang Fuk-cheung crosses the finish line of the Hong Kong Trail Championships, his third race in just seven days. Photo: Mark Agnew

Hiking and Running

Tsang ‘feels the power’ to win the Trail Championships

4 Jan 2020

The Hong Kong 100 is one of the city’s most competitive ultramarathons. Photo: HK100

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How to taper your training for an ultramarathon

4 Jan 2020

Running on cool, crisp winters days is great fun, but make sure your gloves suit the challenge. Photo: Agence France-Presse

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Best gloves for trail runners

3 Jan 2020

Ruth Croft on her way to winning the OCC, UTMB – whatever your resolution is, make sure you clearly define the goal. Photo: UTMB

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How to nail your trail running New Year’s resolution

31 Dec 2019

Nikki Han lets out a cry after completing her gruelling race. Photo: Alan Li.

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The top trail and ultra running stories of 2019

30 Dec 2019

Freedom, achievement and competition play huge roles in why endurance running remains so popular. Photo: AFP

Health and wellness

Endurance running: it’s just as much work as the office

28 Dec 2019

Editor's Pick

A team of six achieved three world firsts by rowing from South America to Antarctica across the Drake Passage. Photos: Handout

‘10 days feels like a month’: team rows to Antarctica

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20 Jan 2020