Event Overview
| Date | Nov 13-14, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Mui Wo, Lantau Island, Hong Kong |
| Format | Fixed-Distance |
| Terrain | Mountain |
| Region | Asia |
| Distance / duration | 104 km |
| Course model | Loop |
| Edition note | TransLantau100 registration was still open on October 20, 2026; the TL50, TL25 and TL15 are sold out. Transfers to another runner closed four weeks before bib distribution opens on November 6. The race header gives 104 km and 4,500 m+, the official aid-station table 102.8 km and 4,640 m, and the event concept page 103 km. UTMB Live listed TransLantau as “coming soon” on October 20; its 2026 tracking page was not yet published. |
| Elevation gain | 4,500 m+ (4,640 m in the aid-station table) |
| Elevation loss | 4,641 m (aid-station table) |
| Cutoff | 27 hours (finish by 10:30 PM Saturday). Time barriers: Tai O (km 40.2) 5:15 AM, Ham Tin (km 66.5) 12:45 PM, Mui Wo checkpoint (km 85.2) 6:00 PM and Discovery Bay (km 94.0) 8:45 PM, all on Saturday. |
| Start | 7:30 PM Friday at Mui Wo River Silver Garden |
| Highlights | Night Start in Mui Wo, Tai O and Big Buddha |
TransLantau by UTMB 100K-category winners
Winners of the race that UTMB tracks under the same race ID as the 2026 TransLantau100, with the distance and climb UTMB recorded each year.
| Year | Race | Distance and climb | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TransLantau80 | 79 km, 3,900 m | John Ray Onifa (Philippines), 7:59:20 | Ki Chun Wong (Hong Kong), 10:46:44 |
| 2024 | TransLantau100 | 96 km, 4,500 m | Fuk Cheung Tsang (Hong Kong), 12:02:16 | Aurore Dacier de Biasi (France), 13:02:15 |
| 2023 | TransLantau100 | 100 km, 5,100 m | Guangfu Meng (China), 12:03:32 | Eszter Csillag (Hungary), 13:50:58 |
In 2025 this race was run as the TransLantau80. From 2023 to 2025 the event also had a longer 100M-category race (TransLantau140 at 129 km in 2023, TransLantau120 at 126 km in 2024 and 116 km in 2025), which is not on the 2026 program.
Sources: UTMB Index: 2025 TransLantau80 results; UTMB Index: 2024 TransLantau100 results; UTMB Index: 2023 TransLantau100 results; UTMB Index: 2025 TransLantau120 results; UTMB Index: 2023 TransLantau140 results.
Course & Terrain
A loop from Mui Wo through Lantau Island’s two country parks: west via Pak Kung Au, Shui Hau and Shek Pik to the fishing village of Tai O, up to Ngong Ping, then back east via Ham Tin, Chi Ma Wan, Mui Wo and Discovery Bay to the finish in Mui Wo. The event also has the TL50 (45 km, Saturday), TL25 (27 km, Sunday) and TL15 (15 km, Sunday).
Key course features to know before comparing this race:
- Tai O fishing village
- Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery at Ngong Ping
- Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan, 934 m)
- Coastal trails past Ham Tin and Chi Ma Wan
The organizer says about 80% of the event’s distance is on trails across two country parks, with steep climbs and descents. Village dogs at Ngong Ping and Tai O can be aggressive at night, and water buffalo and feral cattle share the trails.
Entry & Logistics
| Registration and fees | Check the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms. |
|---|---|
| Qualification | No qualifier and no lottery: entry is first come, first served. Runners with a valid UTMB Index had a 48-hour priority window from April 14 with an early-bird price. Minimum age 18. The fee is HK$2,300 (HK$2,150 early bird) plus an 8% administration fee. |
| Support model | Ten aid stations. Tai O, Ham Tin, the Mui Wo checkpoint and the finish serve hot food; the two Pak Kung Au stops are drinks only. Aid stations refill water and sports drink but give no disposable cups, so a cup of at least 15 cl is mandatory. |
| Crew / pacers | Support is allowed only at the tolerated checkpoints, which the aid-station table lists as Shui Hau, Shek Pik, Tai O, Ngong Ping, Ham Tin, Chi Ma Wan, Mui Wo and Discovery Bay. One assistant per runner. No pacers. |
| Drop bags | All drop bags must use the UTMB bag given at pack pick-up. TL100 runners may leave one extra bag for the Ngong Ping aid station (about km 50). |
| Logistics note | From Hong Kong International Airport a blue Lantau taxi to Mui Wo takes about 30 minutes (around HK$180, cash or Octopus card). From Central Pier 6 the ferry to Mui Wo takes 35 to 55 minutes, and bus 3M from Tung Chung takes about 45 minutes. Most aid stations can be reached by Lantau bus or taxi. |
Why This Race Matters
TransLantau by UTMB is the UTMB World Series event in Hong Kong. The TransLantau100 is its longest race in 2026, sits in the UTMB 100K category and awards 3 Running Stones, and UTMB says the top three men and women in each World Series 50K, 100K and 100M race win a place at the Finals. The UTMB Index lists TransLantau 100 km races in March 2018 and 2019; the event has run in November as TransLantau by UTMB since 2022.
Historical benchmark notes in the directory record (verify current records with the linked official sources):
- No comparable course record: the 100K-category race ran 100 km in 2023, 96 km in 2024 and 79 km in 2025. See the winners table below.
Preparing for a Race Like TransLantau by UTMB
The fixed-distance race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:
- Walking strategy for ultramarathons: When and how to walk by terrain, effort and cutoffs.
- Crew and aid-station strategy: Crew tables, aid stops, drop bags and runner preferences.
- Hydration and sodium for ultramarathons: Fluid, sodium, thirst, sweat rate and hyponatremia risk.
- Tapering for ultramarathons: Plan the taper and race week around your own recovery.
Best Fit
- Runners who want a Hong Kong 100K with a full night section
- Crews who can follow by bus and ferry
Planning Notes
- 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.
- Two working torches with spare batteries, a hooded waterproof jacket and a mid-layer are mandatory.
- Village dogs at Ngong Ping and Tai O; walk, do not run, past a barking dog.
- Lantau’s blue taxis cannot leave the island; change to a red urban taxi at Tung Chung.
Event FAQs
When does TransLantau 100 start in 2026?
The TransLantau100 starts at 7:30 PM on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Mui Wo River Silver Garden on Lantau Island. Runners have 27 hours, until 10:30 PM Saturday, to finish back in Mui Wo.
Can I still enter TransLantau 2026?
On October 20, 2026, the TransLantau100 was still open for registration, while the 50, 25 and 15 km races were sold out. Entry is first come, first served with no lottery. The fee is HK$2,300 plus an 8% administration fee.
Who is in the 2026 TransLantau100 elite field?
The organizer’s elite list on October 20 included Tomáš Hudec of the Czech Republic, Zhengqiang Xiong of China and 2024 winner Fuk Cheung Tsang of Hong Kong among the men, and Tereza Hudcova of the Czech Republic and Emma Bilham of Switzerland among the women. The list can change before race day.
Is there a TransLantau 120 or 140 in 2026?
No. The 2026 program has four races: TransLantau100, 50, 25 and 15. From 2023 to 2025 the event also had a longer race, the TransLantau140 (129 km in 2023) and then the TransLantau120 (126 km in 2024 and 116 km in 2025), so the 104 km TransLantau100 is now the longest.
Related Preparation
- Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
- 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 October 20, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Official TransLantau100 race page and aid-station table — https://translantau.utmb.world/races/tl100
- Official event homepage with race list and registration status — https://translantau.utmb.world/
- Official registration rules and fees — https://translantau.utmb.world/races-runners/runners/registration
- Official regulations — https://translantau.utmb.world/races-runners/other-information/regulation
- Official event concept — https://translantau.utmb.world/discover/the-event/concept
- Official access and transport information — https://translantau.utmb.world/discover/transportation/access
- Official 2026 elite list — https://translantau.utmb.world/races-runners/elite-list
- UTMB Live upcoming events (TransLantau listed as coming soon) — https://live.utmb.world/
- Official results — https://utmb.world/utmb-index/races/1673.translantaubyutmbtranslantau100.2026
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: October 20, 2026.