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Slovakian Veronika Leng (left) and Vietnam’s Hau Ha won Saturday’s Anta Guanjun Hong Kong 100 race while holding hands. Photo: Handout
Trail running and hiking

Extraordinary end to Anta Guanjun Hong Kong 100 as winners finish hand in hand

Veronika Leng and Hau Ha decide to cross finish line of gruelling race together while Qin Guidu leads the Chinese 1-2-3 in men’s race.

Trail running and hiking

American Hong Kong 100 hopeful on ‘shameful’ US government and mastering Chopin

Trail running and hiking

Anta Guanjun Hong Kong 100: Chinese runner Wu vows ‘no regrets’ in title defence

Marathons

Hong Kong Streetathon organisers sorry for bag collection chaos, promise review

While costumed runners, ‘leaders’ race’ add to merriment, long uphill finish questioned by competitors.

Almost 20,000 runners took part in Kerry Hong Kong Streetathon 2025, marking the 10th anniversary of the charity run. Photo: Karma Lo
Almost 20,000 runners took part in Kerry Hong Kong Streetathon 2025, marking the 10th anniversary of the charity run. Photo: Karma Lo
Trail running and hiking

Hong Kong ultra-marathoner Ferdinand Tsang to sit out TransLantau this year

Last year’s 100km champ needs to ‘let my body rest’ after running at world championships with Tsang Chun-kit, who will run the 25km race.

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Video | This runner attempts 298km ultra-marathon 4 times

Looking back at her four attempts to complete the Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge, Sarah Pemberton shares how she navigates failure.

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Marathons

After Everest and Great Wall, marathon-loving Hongkonger tackles North Pole

Wan Chai resident David Dudek is hoping for lucky No 7 after past attempts were thwarted by Russia, Covid-19 and a collapsing runway.

David Dudek took on the Everest Marathon in 2024 and will finally tackle the sub-zero North Pole Marathon. Photo: Handout
David Dudek took on the Everest Marathon in 2024 and will finally tackle the sub-zero North Pole Marathon. Photo: Handout
Trail running and hiking

Hong Kong’s Wong is fastest woman and beats the men too at Langkawi ultra run

Wong Mei-yan took part because her husband wanted to tackle the 100km course, but while he did not finish, she was the surprise winner.

Trail running and hiking

Athletics bosses dismiss trail runners’ complaints over ‘crazy, dangerous’ race

Officials say racing in May is not unusual and competitors could have just decided not to take part in world championships qualifier.

Trail running and hiking

Makers of Hong Kong hit film ‘Four Trails’ in talks over worldwide distribution

Brothers Robin and Ben Lee plan to get the film, which has pulled in more than US$1.3 million, ‘out as far and as wide as possible’.

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“Four Trails” producer Ben Lee said he wanted to highlight Hong Kong’s greenery and skyline. Photo: Edko Films Ltd
Trail running and hiking

Hong Kong trail runners accuse officials of hosting ‘crazy and dangerous’ race

Association under fire over world championship qualifier, as runners also raise concerns about inadequate GPS tracking and lack of marshals.

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Sunday’s race in Tai Mei Tuk drew criticism. Photo: Handout
Sunday’s race in Tai Mei Tuk drew criticism. Photo: Handout
Oxfam Trailwalker

Hong Kong’s Oxfam Trailwalker set to welcome back elite overseas entrants

‘We hope to have five to 10 elite overseas teams this year,’ official says, with entries poised to open.

Trail running and hiking

Hong Kong Four Trails runner quits rat race, makes spreadsheet for ultra race

Glen Yick, 25, hopes to become youngest ever to complete the 298km Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge – and his document details how.

Trail running and hiking

Hongkonger puts Lunar New Year on hold to run one of world’s hardest trail races

Kimmy Leung is back for a fourth time to try to beat the 60-hour clock in the Hong Kong Four Trail Ultra Challenge.

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Trail runner Kimmy Leung will tackle the Four Trails again this Lunar New Year, and her mum is not happy. Photo: Elson Li
Trail running and hiking

HK100 records smashed in men’s, women’s races with 2 sub-10 hour finishers

On the men’s side, Meng Guangfu defended his 2024 title, while Nepal’s Sunmaya Budha was the No 1 woman.

Men’s HK100 winner Meng Guangfu celebrates after his record-breaking time to seal a second successiv title. Photo: Handout
Men’s HK100 winner Meng Guangfu celebrates after his record-breaking time to seal a second successiv title. Photo: Handout
Trail running and hiking

HK100 ultra-marathon runner hopes her feats after giving birth ‘inspire women’

Veronika Leng won TransLantau 50km the year after having her daughter, and now aims to improve her time in 100km race.

Trail running and hiking

Hong Kong TransLantau by UTMB trail run organisers apologise after complaints

Hundreds of runners in the 50km event went without water, while many slam poor organisation, ‘having to fend for themselves’ during typhoon.

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Oxfam Trailwalker

Hong Kong Oxfam Trailwalker: Jeff Campbell keeps perfect record at 100km race

Rain hits city’s biggest fundraiser for first time on 40th anniversary, while monkeys enjoy ‘all-you-can-eat buffet’ of snacks at checkpoints.

Team 8049, comprising (from left) Alex Neyrinck, Ryan Whelan, Jeff Campbell and Lodewijk Vriens finished first in 11 hours, 42 minutes and 53 seconds. Photo: Edmond So
Team 8049, comprising (from left) Alex Neyrinck, Ryan Whelan, Jeff Campbell and Lodewijk Vriens finished first in 11 hours, 42 minutes and 53 seconds. Photo: Edmond So
Oxfam Trailwalker

Veteran Campbell aims to make it four out of four at Hong Kong Oxfam Trailwalker

The 42-year-old lawyer, who has won twice in the men’s event and once in the mixed-team race, is eyeing top spot again for the November 15 race.

Trail running and hiking

Hong Kong sending 38-strong squad to first Asia-Pacific Trail Running Championships

City’s team will be largest delegation at weekend’s races in South Korea, where runners will go head-to-head over 80km, 40km and 15km.

Trail running and hiking

Explorer who spent two years walking across Africa takes on Hong Kong Moontrekker

Mario Rigby is taking part to advocate for nature and sustainability, and as training for his bid to tackle the world’s seven tallest summits.

Renowned eco-explorer Mario Rigby will take part in the Hong Kong Barclays MoonTrekker 2024 to champion nature conservation. Photo: Sun Yeung
Wellness

How to fuel your body when trail running to avoid health problems

Many trail runners don’t consume enough calories in races, which can lead to long-term health issues. Hong Kong experts advise what to eat.

Vicky Sham runs on a trail in Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong. Photo: Vicky Sham
Vicky Sham runs on a trail in Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong. Photo: Vicky Sham
Trail running and hiking

Hoka guru wants to curb shoe tech advance, as sub-2 hour marathon chase quickens

Brand’s co-founder Nico Mermoud says line could be named in honour of Hong Kong, after regular testing on city’s trails before 2009 launch.

Trail running and hiking

Registration for Hong Kong MoonTrekker overnight trail event opens this weekend

The goals of the hike on October 18 are to reach Lantau Peak while it is still dark to witness the sunrise and to raise funds for the Nature Conservancy.

Trail running and hiking

Oxfam Trailwalker chiefs add new route, target record donations, as race hits 40

This November’s event will be the 40th time the race has taken place since the inaugural edition in 1981, and officials expect all 1,300 team slots to be filled.

Oxfam Trailwalker organisers are expecting 1,300 teams to take part in the 2024 edition of the race. Photo: Dickson Lee
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