The 9 Dragons Ultra (HKG)
Introduction
Legend goes that Kowloon was named in the year 1278 by the boy Emperor Bing, of the Southern Song Dynasty. Noticing the eight hills of Kowloon (Kowloon Peak, Tung Shan, Tate's Cairn, Temple Hill, Unicorn Ridge, Lion Rock, Beacon Hill, Crow's Nest), the emperor was pleased to name them the “Eight Dragons”—but a quick-witted courtier pointed out that the emperor was a dragon himself, making it nine dragons.
The 9 Dragons Ultra enters its 4th edition in 2020 with a growing reputation as one of Hong Kong’s most challenging trail events. The 50/50 stage race is unique in the territory - and in Asia Trail Master - and is considered ultra tough. No surprise this is the Hong Kong SuperTrail, with bonus ATM Championship points for all finishers. New in 2020 is that not the 50 miles, but Sunday’s 50km single stage race is the second ATM Championship points race. The 50/50 for ultra endurance runners, the 50k for the fast legs among the trail crowd!
Event website
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International gateway
Fly to Hong Kong International Airport, and use public transport to reach the event venues. Check the event website for logistical details.
Running back in time
