Photo : UTMB / Alexis Berg
TransLantau by UTMB returns to Hong Kong’s Lantau Island on November 13–15, bringing more than 2,000 runners to trails far removed from the city’s familiar skyline.
The weekend features four races, led by TransLantau100: 104km with 4,500 metres of climbing. Saturday’s TransLantau50 covers 45km with 2,500 metres of ascent, followed by the 27km and 15km races on Sunday.
The names to watch
Damien Humbert heads the men’s 100K field by UTMB Index, with Tomáš Hudec, this year’s Zugspitz Ultra Trail 100K winner, among his challengers. In the women’s race, Transgrancanaria 100K winner Tereza Hudcova leads the entries on paper, alongside Switzerland’s Emma Bilham.
Over the shorter distance, Claudio Díaz Castán and Peng Tian are leading men’s contenders. Hong Kong’s Ki Chin Wong, last year’s 100K winner, moves to the 50K, where Britain’s Emma Phipkin is another name to follow.
For a late-season race weekend, the appeal is straightforward: substantial climbing, competitive fields and a different view of Hong Kong.
Race information and updates are available through TransLantau by UTMB.
