TransLantau100
An iconic course on the largest island of Hong Kong.
Race Category
Running Stones
3
Finals Access
Distance
100 KM
Elevation Gain
4800 M+
Start Date
Saturday 9th November 2024
Race Start
Mui Wo - 09:00
Max Allowed Race Time
32 Hours
Explore the trails traversing Lantau island.
TransLantau100 by UTMB® traverses 100km of Lantau Island's most picturesque trails, offering a cumulative elevation gain of 4,800 meters. This challenging trail running event requires diligent training to complete the entire route within a 32-hour timeframe. Featuring steep ascents and descents, including the formidable Lantau Peak reaching 934m, participants will face a rigorous and rewarding journey.
The race operates on a semi-self-sufficient basis, with 9 refreshment stations strategically positioned along the route. To register for TransLantau100 by UTMB®, a valid UTMB Index of 20km or above is required.
9
Aid Stations
934
Max Altitude
Mandatory Gear
Athletes must carry the mandatory gear at all times during the race. You should be prepared for random checks on the course, and if you are missing any item you will receive a time penalty and may not be allowed to continue the race.
🎒 Running backpack or similar to carry the mandatory equipment.
💦 WATER MIN. 1L Bottle or bladder
🥜 FOOD RESERVE recommendation: 800kcal (e.g., 2 gels+2 energy bars of 65g each)
🔦 TWO HEADLAMPS with replacement batteries
📱 MOBILE PHONE: numbers of organizer and emergency are printed on your race bib
🌬️ A WINDPROOF JACKET
🔈WHISTLE
🥤 PERSONAL CUP & BOWL (For hot soup & noodle)
🍴 UTENSILS
❄️ SURVIVAL BLANKET recommended 1.3 x 2m
🤕 ADHESIVE ELASTIC BAND for strapping, min. 80cm x 2cm
💰 CASH (MIN. HK$200) for public bus or taxi in case of withdraw. Octopus card is recommended
NOTE: Hiking poles. If you decide to use poles, you must keep them throughout the whole race. It is not allowed to start without poles and recover them up along the way.
Most checkpoints have a public transport access:
🎯 Pui O - assistance not permitted
🎯 Pak Kung Au. Regular buses from/to Tung Chung or Mui Wo.
🎯 Ngong Ping. Easy access by bus from Mui Wo (Bus#2, not frequent), Tung Chung (Bus#23, every 30min in daytime), Tai O (Bus#21, not frequent), then 5min walk.
🎯 Kau Ling Chung - assistance not permitted
🎯 Tai O Fat Ho College - Bus from Mui Wo (Bus#1) or Tung Chung (Bus#11).
🎯 Sham Wut - assistance not permitted
🎯 Shui Hau - Accessible by bus #1/#2 from Mui Wo, from Tung Chung bus #11/#11A/#23, and from Tai O bus #1/#2 to Shui Hau Village, then 2mins walk.
🎯 Pak Mong - assistance not permitted
Dogs and Buffalos
There are three locations you need to be aware of the village dogs 🐕 that could show an aggressive behaviour within their territory, especially at night.
- Ngong Ping
- Tai O village
- Shum Wut
Recommendations:
- Do not run but hike in presence of a barking dog
- Hold a water bottle, if the dog gets too close, you may splash the water on the dog to scare it
- Hold your trekking pole
Water buffalos 🐃 are protected animals on Lantau island. They are generally not aggressive and will slowly move away 🙂. Keep an eye when passing a buffalo who shares the trail with you.