TransLantau120
A legendary ultra challenge set on Hong Kong's largest island.
Race Category
Running Stones
4
Finals Access
From the coastline to the highest summits of Lantau island.
TransLantau120 by UTMB® traverses 126km of the most breathtaking trails within the two country parks of Lantau Island, boasting a cumulative elevation gain of 6,100 meters. This demanding trail running event necessitates thorough preparation to conquer the full course within a 36-hour timeframe. With challenging ascents and descents, including the towering Lantau Peak reaching 934m, participants will face a true test of endurance.
The race operates on a semi-self-sufficient basis, with 11 refreshment stations strategically placed along the route to support participants' needs. Bag drop provided at Tai O Aid Station (62km). To register for TransLantau120 by UTMB®, a valid UTMB Index of 50km or above is required.
12
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, recommend 2L
🥜 FOOD RESERVE recommendation: 800kcal (e.g., 2 gels+2 energy bars of 65g each)
🔦 TWO HEADLAMPS with replacement batteries
📱 SMARTPHONE: HKSOS APP must be installed on your phone. (numbers of organizer for emergency are printed on your race bib)
🌬️ A WATERPROOF JACKET with HOODIE
🔈WHISTLE
🥤 PERSONAL CUP (able to hold hot drinks and food)
❄️ 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.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
☀️ SUNSCREEN
🧢 SAHARA CAP
🍴 UTENSILS
Dropbag
We provide a midpoint dropbag service at Tai O (62KM).
All 120KM runners are required to attach the bag tag that comes with the bib for the dropbag service.
Most checkpoints have a public transport access:
🎯 Aid station: Chi Ma Wan - assistance not permitted
🎯 Aid station: Pui O Long Coast Seasports - assistance not permitted
🎯 Aid Station: Pak Kung Au - Regular buses from/to Tung Chung or Mui Wo.
🎯 Aid station: 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.
🎯 Aid Station: Kau Ling Chung - assistance not permitted
🎯 Aid Station: Tai O Fat Ho Colleage. Bus from Mui Wo (Bus#1) or Tung Chung (Bus#11).
🎯 Aid Station: Sham Wut - assistance not permitted
🎯 Aid Station: Shui Hau Fung Wong Store - Easy access by bus from Mui Wo or Tai O (Bus #1, #2) and from Tung Chung #11, #11A & #23).
🎯 Aid Station: Pak Mong - assistance not permitted
🎯 Aid Station: Discovery Bay - 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.
