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Training guides, course breakdowns, race recaps and the stories behind Hong Kong's most demanding trail races. Written by runners, for runners.

Gear Guide · The 9 Dragons

The 9 Dragons Gear List

The official gear list from the race director. Mandatory kit by distance, the picks that actually finish — shoes, packs, poles, lights, layers, food. Plus a printable race-day checklist.

10 min read · Published June 2026

Trail Guide · Hong Kong

Best HK Trails for Ultra Training

The five Hong Kong trails every ultra runner needs to know — MacLehose, Wilson, the Hong Kong Trail, Lantau Trail and the Nine Dragons ridgeline. Section-by-section, with elevation, water and how to use each for race-specific training.

12 min read · Published June 2026

Training Guide · The 9 Dragons

How to Train for The 9 Dragons

A 20-week build to Hong Kong's hardest under-100-mile race. Elevation, heat, mental preparation and the exact long-run progression that gets you to the Tai Lam start line ready.

15 min read · Updated June 2026

Race Calendar · 2027

Hong Kong Trail Race Calendar 2027

Every trail race, ultra and major run worth pinning to your 2027 calendar — from the Hong Kong 100 in January to TransLantau in November. Dates, distances, registration windows.

8 min read · Updated June 2026