Event Overview
| Date | Jan 23-24, 2027 |
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| Location | Hong Kong |
| Format | Fixed-Distance |
| Terrain | Mountain |
| Region | Asia |
| Distance | 100 km |
| Course model | Point-to-point |
| Elevation gain | 5,142 m+ |
| Cutoff | 30 hours |
| Highlights | Hong Kong Country Parks, 5,142 m Climbing |
Course & Terrain
Point-to-point mountain and coastal trail route across Hong Kong's country parks.
Entry & Logistics
| Registration and fees | Check the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms. |
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Why This Race Matters
Hong Kong 100 is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras that still unfold over multiple days. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.
Planning Notes
- Prepare for sleep decisions, weather swings, and aid-station discipline. The distance is only one part of a multi-day fixed-distance race.
- Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
- The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.
Related Preparation
- Open the Fixed-Distance format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- Plan checkpoint arrivals and cutoff buffers
- Build a crew and drop-bag plan
- Build a race-specific gear checklist
Verification & Sources
Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated August 19, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Official Hong Kong 100 site — https://hk100ultra.com/
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 19, 2026.