The annual highlight of Hong Kong’s trail running scene — the Hong Kong 100 Ultra Trail Race — will officially kick off on January 18, 2014, at the Sai Kung Peninsula in Hong Kong. As the first leg of the 2014 Ultra-Trail du Monde Tour (UTWT), this year’s Hong Kong 100 has attracted significant attention. The professional outdoor brand KAILAS has become the designated technical partner for this year’s event, providing professional outdoor gear and technical support throughout the race.
Hong Kong 100km Trail Run (Image source: Tsai Ing-wen's Weibo)
This year’s Hong Kong 100km boasts an impressive lineup of elite runners, including champions from the 2010 UTMB, 2004 UTMB, and the 2012 Tor des Géants, as well as top European and American athletes. Meanwhile, the mainland Chinese contingent will also exceed 500 participants, ensuring even fiercer competition.
As the designated technical partner, KAILAS not only provides professional apparel and equipment for the race and staff but has also organized a team of its own employees to compete. They will join outstanding trail runners and enthusiasts from around the world on the course of the Hong Kong 100 Ultra Trail Race, taking on the challenge of pushing their physical and mental limits. KAILAS’s professional gear will offer them strong support, helping them experience the thrill of this exhilarating trail running event.
The starting point of the Hong Kong 100km race is at the MacLehose Trail in Mai Po, Sai Kung Peninsula, with the final stretch descending from Tai Mo Shan, the highest peak in Hong Kong. The entire course features an accumulated elevation gain of over 4,500 meters and passes through various scenic areas, including pristine beaches, dense forests, and steep mountain trails. All participants will have the chance to enjoy some of Hong Kong’s most stunning natural landscapes. By participating in and supporting this trail running event, KAILAS hopes to share the passion and experience of trail running with more outdoor enthusiasts through a professional race and high-quality products, encouraging more people to try trail running, challenge themselves, and experience the joy of nature.
Come and join the Hong Kong 100, wearing the specially designed trail running apparel made by KAILAS for this event, and enjoy the endless fun of trail running with KAILAS.
For more up-to-date information, please visit the official KAILAS website: www.kailas.com.cn or follow KAILAS’s official Weibo: http://weibo.com/kailas