TransLantau120
A legendary ultra challenge set on Hong Kong's largest island.
Race Category
Running Stones
Finals Access
From the coastline to the highest summits of Lantau island
TransLantau120 by UTMB® traverses 120km of the most breathtaking trails within the two country parks of Lantau Island, boasting a cumulative elevation gain of 5,700 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.
11
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 pack (or other carrying equipment) intended to carry the mandatory equipment and which must be worn throughout the race.
📱Smartphone with LiveTrail application installed and activated. The runner must be reachable at any time before, during and after the race: keep the phone on, airplane mode is forbidden and could give rise to penalties. An external battery is highly recommended
🥛Personal collapsible cup 15 cl/5oz minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted)
🚰 Sealed, resealable container(s) capable of carrying at least 1 L of water, designed for hydration (plastic bags are prohibited)
🔦 2 functioning torches with spare cells / batteries for each lamp (recommendation: 200 lumens - phones and watches are not accepted).
⛑️ Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum / 55 inches x 80 inches or survival bag
📣 Whistle
🍌 Food Reserve recommendation: 800kcal (e.g., 2 gels + 2 energy bars of 65g each)
🦺Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains/course terrain. The jacket must be made of a waterproof* and breathable** membrane (e.g.. Outdry) *minimum recommended 20 000 Schmerber **RET value recommended minimum of 13
- The jacket must have an integrated hood or one which is attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer
- The seams must be sealed
- The jacket must not have sections of fabric which are not waterproof. Air vents fitted by the manufacturer (under-arm, in the back) are accepted.
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
💰 CASH (HK$200+) and Octopus Card
Drop Bag
All drop bags are required to use the UTMB bag provided. The UTMB bags will be given at race pack pick-up.
Runners of TL120 may leave an additional drop bag for Tai O (62km) aid station)
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 Wat
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.
