We are delighted to announce that T8 has extended its support for the Asia Trail Master Championship series for Season IX, which is scheduled to run until mid-September 2024. T8 is credited as our official apparel partner.

The Hong Kong-based brand has entered the trail running market in Asia by storm over the past couple of years - and as such certainly lives up to its name. T8 refers to the typhoon or hurricane wind signal used by the Hong Kong Observatory to warn for a gale or storm from one of the four quadrants.

Founded by trail runners Mark Green and the 2019 ATM Champion John Ellis, T8 has been supporting ATM since 2019 and nowadays its stand-out logo is omnipresent in the Asian trail scene. In particular, the Sherpa Shorts and the T8 Commandos - the anti-chaffing underwear that started it all - have become many runners’s favourite. Combined with a fun and clean image, and an excellent team of trail performers, both competitively and media-wise, the brand keeps on growing.

In ATM Season IX, T8 will also continue its support for young trail running talents in Asia. The T8 Talent Fund will see runners from less-privileged areas receive an opportunity to shine and make themselves known by competing in one or more ATM points races. Hopefully, that may even result in qualification for their country team in the ATM Championship Finals. Nepal’s Rashila Tamang, the new female ATM Champion, is perhaps the greatest example of what the T8 Talent Fund can mean for someone.

‘T8 is very happy to continue its support for the Asia Trail Master series for the new season,” says David Longo, International Manager of T8. “In addition, we are looking forward to launching some new and exciting products in 2024.”

You can check out all the T8 products easily via their website and e-store linked below. Have a look at the new neck cooler, which is a very handy accessory in South East Asia, especially.

T8 milestones:

The Sherpa Shorts

Road, trail or mountain, these lightweight shorts will carry all your gear. Ditch the backpack and just run.

• Carries all your essentials - phone, water, gels, rain jacket - and more!

• Hyper-stretch mesh holds up to 2L or 1kg with minimal bounce

• Four pockets to stay organised

• Super lightweight 78gsm fabric with 4-way stretch

• Durable water repellent coating

• Reflective detailing for safer night-time running

• 6" in-seam and high side slit for extra mobility

• Comes in a reusable water resistant pouch

Sherpas are designed with no inner liner so pair with our T8 Commando V2 running underwear for a super comfy, guaranteed chafe-free running experience.

Note that we have recently standardised our sizing so please double check your waist size against the dropdown menu above. Runners looking for a "racing fit" (tighter waist and less bounce) should consider going half a size smaller.

• Composition - shorts (80% nylon, 20% elastane), waistband (77% nylon, 23% spandex) and mesh (68% nylon, 32% lycra).

The T8 Commando

Trail runners and ultra runners  in South East Asia need running gear that is crazy lightweight for minimal heat insulation, extra wicking and quick drying, plus super breathable for maximum air flow. The answer of T8 is the T8 Commando underwear: Ultralight, supercool, chafe-free - "so light you'll forget it's there". It's built for the worst conditions - category T8 typhoons - but also great for everyday casual wear.

Features

• ~ Super comfortable Italian fabric

• ~ Ultra lightweight at under 40 grams

• ~ Highly breathable and wicking

• ~ Minimal stride resistance

• ~ Guaranteed chafe-free

Great underwear starts with material and the T8 Commando features an environmentally sustainable Italian-made fabric. It's feather-light at only 85gsm, weighing less than half of the major brands.

The polyamide-elastane weave is super soft for an amazingly luxurious feel, while also providing a three dimensional stretch with minimal resistance and maximum airflow. It's highly breathable and holds very little moisture, keeping you dry and comfortable all day.

The T8 Commando also features thoughtful design. Flat stretch seams are positioned away from high risk areas (including the coccyx), with a six inch in-seam to protect the sensitive inner thighs. A double front panel provides extra support for your bits, while seam washing instructions are printed to avoid any chafing risk. 

Each T8 Commando comes in a reusable water resistant phone case, perfect for protecting your other valuables when out running, and which saves on wasted packaging. We care about the environment!

The Commando has been extensively tested in tropical Hong Kong conditions and is guaranteed chafe-free. If you experience any chafing in these pants, send us a photo and we'll refund you 100%, no questions asked!

T8 will be supporting selected events on the ATM race calendar with vouchers for podium placers and lucky draws, as well as the top ranked runners at the end of the 2018 ATM Championship. 

WEBSITE & SHOP LINK : https://t8.run

Iced Tees

Run cool with our dual fabric Iced Tees. The super lightweight 37.5® fabric is triggered by sweat vapor to provide the ultimate cooling for hot weather running, while the hyper stretch side panels offer incredible ventilation and comfort.

• Super lightweight 90gsm panels with 37.5® cooling technology

• Stretch mesh sides for free movement and fresh air flow

• Low profile flatlock seams minimise chafing

• Reflective elements help you run safe at night

• Composition: 91% Cocona White, 9% polyester

Rashila Tamang and John Ray Onifa, the reigning ATM Champions are both proudly supported by T8

We are delighted to announce that T8 has extended AND upgraded its support of the Asia Trail Master Championship series for 2023 as our official apparel partner. The Hong Kong-based brand has entered the trail running market in Southeast Asia by storm over the past couple of years - and as such certainly lives up to its name. T8 refers to the typhoon or hurricane wind signal used by the Hong Kong Observatory to warn for a gale or storm from one of the four quadrants.

Founded by trail runners Mark Green and the 2019 ATM Champion John Ellis, T8 has been supporting ATM since 2019 and nowadays their logo is omnipresent in the Asian trail scene. In particular, the Sherpa Shorts and the T8 Commandos - the anti-chaffing underwear that started it all - have become many runners’s favourite. Combined with a fun and clean image, and an excellent team of trail performers, both competitively and media-wise, the brand keeps on growing. In the ATM Season VIII, T8 will also increase its support for young trail running talents in Asia. The T8 Talent Fund will see runners from less-privileged areas receive an opportunity to shine and make themselves known by competing in one or more ATM points races. Hopefully, that may even result in qualification for their country team in the ATM Championship Finals in December.

You can check out all the T8 products easily via their website and e-store linked below. Have a look at the new neck cooler, which is a very handy accessory in South East Asia, especially.

The Sherpa Shorts

Road, trail or mountain, these lightweight men's shorts will carry all your gear. Ditch the backpack and just run.

• Carries all your essentials - phone, water, gels, rain jacket - and more!

• Hyper-stretch mesh holds up to 2L or 1kg with minimal bounce

• Four pockets to stay organised

• Super lightweight 78gsm fabric with 4-way stretch

• Durable water repellent coating

• Reflective detailing for safer night-time running

• 6" in-seam and high side slit for extra mobility

• Comes in a reusable water resistant pouch

Sherpas are designed with no inner liner so pair with our T8 Commando V2 men's running underwear for a super comfy, guaranteed chafe-free running experience. Bundle and use discount code 15FOR2 for 15% off - and both come with our 30-day satisfaction guarantee! Women's version coming soon...

Note that we have recently standardised our sizing so please double check your waist size against the dropdown menu above. Runners looking for a "racing fit" (tighter waist and less bounce) should consider going half a size smaller.

• Composition - shorts (80% nylon, 20% elastane), waistband (77% nylon, 23% spandex) and mesh (68% nylon, 32% lycra).

* While colloquially known as elite mountaineer guides, Sherpas are more accurately a major ethnic group in the eastern regions of Nepal. We believe in giving back so 1% of Sherpa Short sales will be donated to the Himalayan Trust Nepal to support their fabulous work. HTN was established in 1960 by Sir Edmund Hillary and provides holistic community-led sustainable development in the Solukhumbu district, with a particular focus on healthcare, education and earthquake rebuilding.

The T8 Commando

Trail runners and ultra runners  in South East Asia need running gear that is crazy lightweight for minimal heat insulation, extra wicking and quick drying, plus super breathable for maximum air flow. The answer of T8 is the T8 Commando underwear: Ultralight, supercool, chafe-free - "so light you'll forget it's there". It's built for the worst conditions - category T8 typhoons - but also great for everyday casual wear.

Features

• ~ Super comfortable Italian fabric

• ~ Ultra lightweight at under 40 grams

• ~ Highly breathable and wicking

• ~ Minimal stride resistance

• ~ Guaranteed chafe-free

Great underwear starts with material and the T8 Commando features an environmentally sustainable Italian-made fabric. It's feather-light at only 85gsm, weighing less than half of the major brands.

The polyamide-elastane weave is super soft for an amazingly luxurious feel, while also providing a three dimensional stretch with minimal resistance and maximum airflow. It's highly breathable and holds very little moisture, keeping you dry and comfortable all day.

The T8 Commando also features thoughtful design. Flat stretch seams are positioned away from high risk areas (including the coccyx), with a six inch in-seam to protect the sensitive inner thighs. A double front panel provides extra support for your bits, while seam washing instructions are printed to avoid any chafing risk. 

Each T8 Commando comes in a reusable water resistant phone case, perfect for protecting your other valuables when out running, and which saves on wasted packaging. We care about the environment!

The Commando has been extensively tested in tropical Hong Kong conditions and is guaranteed chafe-free. If you experience any chafing in these pants, send us a photo and we'll refund you 100%, no questions asked!

T8 will be supporting selected events on the ATM race calendar with vouchers for podium placers and lucky draws, as well as the top ranked runners at the end of the 2018 ATM Championship. 

WEBSITE & SHOP LINK : https://t8.run

The online registrations for The 7 Missions team running challenge from 11-17 January 2021 are open. Each of the 7 days has its own distance, time and/or elevation objective, but Sunday’s final Mission, the full marathon of 42.2km, of course demands respect. We are happy to announce that T8 will be motivating all of you to complete that 7th Mission in style!

T8 offers prizes to the best three performing teams in the three categories (male, female, mixed), but will also reward random others with prizes coming out of a lucky draw among all participating runners in the T8 Marathon on Sunday, 17 January 2021.

As announced last week, on every day of the 7 Missions everyone can run wherever he or she likes. As long as the day’s Mission requirements are met. In the case of the T8 Marathon that means minimum three of your four team members need to run 42.2 kilometres. In fact, given it is the longest distance of the whole week, those looking to do well in the Mountain Goat Trophy by-competition can score a lot of elevation gain on this seventh and last mission.

As you prepare for the T8 Marathon, why not take a look at all the T8 gear that will aid you on your longest run, such as the Commando underwear, the Sherpa Shorts and the BOCO Truckers. Everything with specific designs for men and for women. In fact, if you need an appropriate face mask to run outdoors in your area, T8 also has a highly recommended facemask in store. Check it all out! Don’t forget, T8 was co-founded by the reigning Asia Trail Master Champion John Ellis. Can a young brand offer better credentials?

Reigning ATM Champion John Ellis is co-founder of the T8 brand

It is a true pleasure to announce the launching of a new Youth Classification under the Asia Trail Master umbrella effective immediately. T8 - the meanwhile famous brand from our current male and female champions John Ellis and Veronika Vadovicova - approached us with the idea early this year to stimulate and develop young running talent to engage in trail running competitions. The T8 Youth ATM Trophy has been set-up for runners under the age of 29 (U29), which means runners who are born on or after 1 January 1992.

The male and female runners who score the most ATM Championship points under the abovementioned age restriction will be crowned as the “T8 Youth ATM Champion” and receive a cash prize of USD 500,- after the final Asia Trail Master points race of the 2020 season on 19 December. In addition, a T8 voucher prize with a value of USD 200,- will be added into the mix!

The current Asia Trail Master Championship points system will be used for the T8 Youth ATM Trophy. Essentially, it means the ATM ranking will be filtered by age to produce the U29 ranking.

Runners who meet the age criteria are kindly requested to flag their date of birth to info@asiatrailmaster.com , as not all event time-keeping providers enter this information when they send us the race results.

By creating more incentives for young and talented Asian runners to train and compete, we hope to contribute to the further development of our beloved sport throughout Asia.

Asia Trail Master is very grateful to the T8 team for coming up with this great proposal and we are happy to make this happen!