Pak Tam Chung, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong · Saturday, January 23, 2027

Hong Kong 100

113 days away

100 km Distance

5,142 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

22.3925° N, 114.3347° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 51 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 30 hours 18:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 100K cut-offs we track. Measured against 216 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, January

Daytime high 20°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 11 h 00 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 53 m. Not a forecast.

Course notes

terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 100 km of trail with 5,142 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 51 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition Past 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 5,142 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 30 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Salomon

Aero Glide 4 Grvl

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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