Translantau™ by UTMB®Lantau Island, Hong Kong🇭🇰
About Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026
Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026 is a trail race held from Fri, Nov 13, 2026 to Sun, Nov 15, 2026 in Lantau Island, Hong Kong; the start is at 19:30.
Registration is taken on the official site; no deadline has been announced. Dates, registration windows and fees on this page are refreshed every morning by scanning federation, timing and organiser sites; registration always happens on the official race site.
Someone running 30 km a week needs 24 weeks, about 5.5 months, to prepare for the 104K course of Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026; that start day was Fri, May 29, 2026, so the window has passed with 4 weeks left to the race.
Courses
| Course | Distance | Elevation Gain | Km-effort | Course file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104K | 104 km | 4500 m D+ | 149 | GPX |
| 45K | 45 km | 2500 m D+ | 70 | GPX |
| 27K | 27 km | 1100 m D+ | 38 | GPX |
| 15K | 15 km | 500 m D+ | 20 | GPX |
There are 4 courses: 104K (4500 m D+); 45K (2500 m D+); 27K (1100 m D+); 15K (500 m D+).
Course map and elevation profile
What the weather is usually like here
- Over the last 5 years this week typically ran 21°C to 25°C here, with a high of 28°C and a low of 16°C.
- 29% of those days saw rain. A real forecast lands about two weeks out and will appear here then.
- Typical daily maximum wind was 19 km/h (a light breeze), with 35 km/h the highest value in the sample.
- Sunrise 06:35, sunset 17:41.
The race is more than two weeks out, so these are averages of recent years for the same week, not a forecast. A real forecast appears here closer to the day.
Race briefing
104K course102 km · 4458 m gain · 29% uphill · 10 aid stations
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 102 km with 4458 m of climbing, 44 m per km. The course sits between -4 m and 892 m of altitude. 47% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-11 km · Start → Pak Kung Au 1: 471 m up / 137 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 11-17 km · Pak Kung Au 1 → Shui Hau: 66 m up / 390 m down; the stretch descends.
- 17-23 km · Shui Hau → Shek Pik: 223 m up / 168 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 23-40 km · Shek Pik → Tai O: 636 m up / 703 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 40-50 km · Tai O → Ngong Ping: 695 m up / 264 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 50-56 km · Ngong Ping → Pak Kung Au 2: 482 m up / 562 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 56-67 km · Pak Kung Au 2 → Ham Tin: 292 m up / 620 m down; the stretch descends.
- 67-79 km · Ham Tin → Chi Ma Wan: 541 m up / 566 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 79-85 km · Chi Ma Wan → Mui Wo CP: 182 m up / 176 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 85-94 km · Mui Wo CP → Discovery Bay: 467 m up / 386 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 94-102 km · Discovery Bay → Finish: 403 m up / 486 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
The race climbs from the gun: 245 m over the first 5 km. Do not chase the crowd, the two minutes you win here get taken back with interest.
The backbone of the course runs from km 41 to km 53: net 883 m over 12 km at 8% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 57% on the GPX trace, 1156 m of climbing in total with 273 m given back. Heaviest kilometres: km 52 303 m, km 42 152 m, km 53 136 m, km 49 107 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The late climb from km 94 to km 95: 439 m over 1.8 km at 24% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 45% on the GPX trace. By the time you start it, about 89% of the day's climbing is behind you. Running is not on the menu at this grade; settle into a hike from the bottom and load the poles, short steps.
The longest descent starts at km 53 and loses 870 m by km 68 at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 34% on the GPX trace. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 13 averages 44% on the GPX trace over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.
The last 6 km drop 453 m first and then climb 18 m. Empty your legs on the descent and that final rise takes the payment.
A steep pitch starts within about 1.4 km of Shui Hau; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
The leg from Shek Pik to Tai O is long and unsupported: 17 km and 636 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Shek Pik with full capacity.
You reach the climb after Tai O with about 703 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.6 km of Tai O; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.3 km of Mui Wo CP; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
- The organiser lists 104 km; the published GPX measures 102 km. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
- This course reaches 892 m. At the high-point coordinate, the same week historically ran 15°C to 20°C. Typical daily maximum wind was 20 km/h, reaching 36 km/h in the sample. This is climate history, not the race-day forecast; keep the shell accessible if race week looks similar.
- Poles are strongly recommended for this profile. The course averages 44 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 12 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
- The route passes the start area 2 times, but the loops differ; the later section is ground you have not seen.
- At km 84.1 you pass right by the finish area with 17.7 km still to go; the noise there breaks more races than the climbs do.
- Km 56.3 to 57.8 is the same ground you covered at km 9.4; note your pace on the first pass and use it as the yardstick on the second.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
Key decision points
Shek Pikkm 23
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 17 km with 666 m of climbing.
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 17 km. Leave with full capacity.
Tai Okm 40
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- The heaviest leg is next: 9.5 km with 703 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 9h 45m after the start.
Ngong Pingkm 50
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 5.9 km with 469 m of climbing.
- A 57% pitch starts about 1.8 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
Ham Tinkm 67
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 12 km with 563 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 17h 15m after the start.
Mui Wo CPkm 85
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 8.8 km with 408 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 22h 30m after the start.
Discovery Baykm 94
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 8.9 km with 493 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 25h 15m after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Shek Pik (km 23) to Tai O (km 40): 17 km, with 666 m of climbing in between. Top up at Shek Pik and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Drinks only, no food, at Pak Kung Au 1 (km 11) and Pak Kung Au 2 (km 56). Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
- Hot food is served at Tai O (km 40) and Ham Tin (km 67) and 1 more. If your stomach and race plan call for it, make this a deliberate 3-5 minute stop; do not sit down simply because hot food is available. Restart gently and let your stomach settle before lifting the effort.
- Food is available at Shui Hau (km 17) and Shek Pik (km 23) and 3 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
- Drop bag at Ngong Ping (km 50). Write down the equipment and food you expect to replace before the race so the decision is already made when you arrive.
- Crew support is permitted only at Mui Wo Start (km 0), Shui Hau (km 17), Shek Pik (km 23), Tai O (km 40), Ngong Ping (km 50), Ham Tin (km 67), Chi Ma Wan (km 79), Mui Wo CP (km 85), Discovery Bay (km 94), and Mui Wo Finish (km 103). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
- The last aid station is Discovery Bay (km 94), leaving 10 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
- The heaviest leg runs from Tai O (km 40) to Ngong Ping (km 50): 10 km with 703 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- Medical support is available at Mui Wo Start (km 0), Shui Hau (km 17), Shek Pik (km 23), Tai O (km 40), Ngong Ping (km 50), Ham Tin (km 67), Chi Ma Wan (km 79), Mui Wo CP (km 85), Discovery Bay (km 94), and Mui Wo Finish (km 103). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- About 2 km after Ngong Ping (km 50), a roughly 250 m section averaging 57% begins. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
- Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Start to Tai O (km 40): the official time budget is 9h 45m for 40 km and 1396 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
Official cut-off ladder
| Leg | Distance | D+ | Official time budget | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start → Tai Opasses Pak Kung Au 1, Shui Hau, Shek Pik, which has no time limit | 40 km | 1396 m | 9h 45m | start + 9h 45m |
| Tai O → Ham Tinpasses Ngong Ping, Pak Kung Au 2, which has no time limit | 26 km | 1469 m | 7h 30m | start + 17h 15m |
| Ham Tin → Mui Wo CPpasses Chi Ma Wan, which has no time limit | 19 km | 723 m | 5h 15m | start + 22h 30m |
| Mui Wo CP → Discovery Bay | 8.8 km | 467 m | 2h 45m | start + 25h 15m |
Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Crew | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mui Wo StartDrop bag | 0 | — | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Pak Kung Au 1 | 11 | 11 | Drinks | No | No | — |
| Shui Hau | 17 | 6.5 | Food | Yes | Yes | — |
| Shek Pik | 23 | 6.1 | Food | Yes | Yes | — |
| Tai O | 40 | 17 | Hot food | Yes | Yes | Saturday 05:15 |
| Ngong PingDrop bag | 50 | 9.5 | Food | Yes | Yes | — |
| Pak Kung Au 2 | 56 | 5.9 | Drinks | No | No | — |
| Ham Tin | 67 | 11 | Hot food | Yes | Yes | Saturday 12:45 |
| Chi Ma Wan | 79 | 12 | Food | Yes | Yes | — |
| Mui Wo CP | 85 | 6.7 | Hot food | Yes | Yes | Saturday 18:00 |
| Discovery Bay | 94 | 8.8 | Food | Yes | Yes | Saturday 20:45 |
| Mui Wo FinishDrop bag | 103 | 8.8 | Hot food | Yes | Yes | — |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
Plan your cutoffs for this course
45K course44 km · 2005 m gain · 31% uphill · 4 aid stations
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 44 km with 2005 m of climbing, 45 m per km. The course sits between -3 m and 455 m of altitude. 49% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-7.1 km · Start → Ham Tin: 299 m up / 293 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 7.1-20 km · Ham Tin → Chi Ma Wan: 614 m up / 596 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 20-26 km · Chi Ma Wan → Mui Wo CP: 189 m up / 216 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 26-35 km · Mui Wo CP → Discovery Bay: 416 m up / 407 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 35-44 km · Discovery Bay → Finish: 487 m up / 495 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
The race climbs from the gun: 128 m over the first 3.5 km. Do not chase the crowd, the two minutes you win here get taken back with interest.
The longest drag runs from km 0 to km 5: net 249 m over 4.4 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 18%, 299 m of climbing in total with 50 m given back. Kilometre by kilometre: km 1 25 m, km 3 51 m, km 4 132 m, km 5 83 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The backbone of the course runs from km 35 to km 38: 441 m over 2.1 km at 21% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 43% on the GPX trace. Kilometre by kilometre: km 36 60 m, km 37 219 m, km 38 186 m. By the time you start it, about 76% of the day's climbing is behind you. Running is not on the menu at this grade; settle into a hike from the bottom and load the poles, short steps.
The longest descent starts at km 38 and loses 439 m by km 43 at 8% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 21%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 5 averages 27% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.
The last 5.3 km drop 339 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.3 km of Ham Tin; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
The leg from Ham Tin to Chi Ma Wan is long and unsupported: 12 km and 614 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Ham Tin with full capacity.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.7 km of Chi Ma Wan; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.3 km of Mui Wo CP; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.3 km of Discovery Bay; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
- The organiser lists 45 km; the published GPX measures 44.1 km. The organiser lists 2500 m of climbing; the published GPX measures 2005 m. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
- This course reaches 455 m. At the high-point coordinate, the same week historically ran 18°C to 23°C. Typical daily maximum wind was 19 km/h, reaching 35 km/h in the sample. This is climate history, not the race-day forecast; keep the shell accessible if race week looks similar.
- Sunset is 17:41, 8 hours 41 minutes after the gun. If your target time is longer than that, carry a headtorch whether or not the rules demand one.
- Consider bringing poles. The course averages 45 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 4.4 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
- The route passes the start area 2 times, but the loops differ; the later section is ground you have not seen.
- At km 25.8 you pass right by the finish area with 18.3 km still to go; the noise there breaks more races than the climbs do.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
Key decision points
Ham Tinkm 7.1
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- The heaviest leg is next: 12 km with 632 m of climbing.
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 12 km. Leave with full capacity.
Mui Wo CPkm 26
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 9.1 km with 434 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 7h after the start.
Discovery Baykm 35
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 9.2 km with 505 m of climbing.
- A 43% pitch starts about 0.5 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
- Cut-off: 9h 30m after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Ham Tin (km 7) to Chi Ma Wan (km 20): 12 km, with 632 m of climbing in between. Top up at Ham Tin and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Food is available at Ham Tin (km 7) and Chi Ma Wan (km 20) and 2 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
- Crew support is permitted only at Mui Wo Start (km 0), Ham Tin (km 7), Chi Ma Wan (km 20), Mui Wo CP (km 26), Discovery Bay (km 35), and Mui Wo Finish (km 45). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
- The last aid station is Discovery Bay (km 35), leaving 10 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
- Another heavy leg runs from Discovery Bay (km 35) to Mui Wo Finish (km 45): 9 km with 505 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- Medical support is available at Mui Wo Start (km 0), Ham Tin (km 7), Chi Ma Wan (km 20), Mui Wo CP (km 26), Discovery Bay (km 35), and Mui Wo Finish (km 45). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- About 0.5 km after Discovery Bay (km 35), a roughly 250 m section averaging 43% begins. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
- Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Start to Mui Wo CP (km 26): the official time budget is 7h for 26 km and 1102 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Crew | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mui Wo Start | 0 | — | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Ham Tin | 7.1 | 7.1 | Food | Yes | Yes | — |
| Chi Ma Wan | 20 | 12 | Food | Yes | Yes | — |
| Mui Wo CP | 26 | 6.8 | Food | Yes | Yes | Saturday 16:00 |
| Discovery Bay | 35 | 9 | Food | Yes | Yes | Saturday 18:30 |
| Mui Wo FinishDrop bag | 45 | 9.2 | Hot food | Yes | Yes | — |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
Plan your cutoffs for this course
27K course26 km · 1067 m gain · 45% uphill · 2 aid stations
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 26 km with 1067 m of climbing, 41 m per km. The course sits between -3 m and 268 m of altitude. 54% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-7.1 km · Start → Ham Tin: 281 m up / 271 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 7.1-19 km · Ham Tin → Chi Ma Wan: 606 m up / 584 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 19-26 km · Chi Ma Wan → Finish: 179 m up / 210 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
The first 2.1 km are close to flat, good for settling in. Do not set your pace here, the real course starts after.
The backbone of the course runs from km 0 to km 5: net 237 m over 4.4 km at 5% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 16%, 281 m of climbing in total with 44 m given back. Kilometre by kilometre: km 1 17 m, km 3 56 m, km 4 122 m, km 5 76 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The longest drag runs from km 7 to km 12: net 154 m over 5.2 km at 3% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 18%, 285 m of climbing in total with 131 m given back. Kilometre by kilometre: km 8 28 m, km 9 22 m, km 10 56 m, km 11 77 m, km 12 58 m. Trying to run this costs far more than it saves. Shorten the stride, lean on the poles, keep moving.
The steepest wall stands between km 15 and km 17: 229 m over 2.1 km at 11% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 25%. Kilometre by kilometre: km 16 43 m, km 17 147 m. Forcing a run up this climb takes more than it gives. Hike it and keep your heart rate away from the ceiling.
The late climb from km 20 to km 23: net 111 m over 2.6 km at 4% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 20%, 141 m of climbing in total with 30 m given back. Kilometre by kilometre: km 21 27 m, km 22 30 m, km 23 89 m. By the time you start it, about 84% of the day's climbing is behind you. At this point in the day most runners walk this gradient. Settle into a hiking rhythm and let the metres come.
The longest descent starts at km 5 and loses 228 m by km 9 at 5% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 25%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 18 averages 21% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.
The last 3.2 km drop 89 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.3 km of Ham Tin; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
The leg from Ham Tin to Chi Ma Wan is long and unsupported: 12 km and 606 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Ham Tin with full capacity.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.7 km of Chi Ma Wan; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
- The organiser lists 27 km; the published GPX measures 26.3 km. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
- Sunset is 17:41, 8 hours 11 minutes after the gun. If your target time is longer than that, carry a headtorch whether or not the rules demand one.
- Consider bringing poles. The course averages 41 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 4.4 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
Key decision points
Ham Tinkm 7.1
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- The heaviest leg is next: 12 km with 646 m of climbing.
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 12 km. Leave with full capacity.
Chi Ma Wankm 19
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- Cut-off: 5h 15m after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Ham Tin (km 7) to Chi Ma Wan (km 19): 12 km, with 646 m of climbing in between. Top up at Ham Tin and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Food is available at Ham Tin (km 7) and Chi Ma Wan (km 19). Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
- Crew support is permitted only at Mui Wo Start (km 0), Ham Tin (km 7), Chi Ma Wan (km 19), and Mui Wo Finish (km 27). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
- The last aid station is Chi Ma Wan (km 19), leaving 8 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
- Another heavy leg runs from Mui Wo Start (km 0) to Ham Tin (km 7): 7 km with 290 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- Medical support is available at Mui Wo Start (km 0), Ham Tin (km 7), Chi Ma Wan (km 19), and Mui Wo Finish (km 27). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Start to Chi Ma Wan (km 19): the official time budget is 5h 15m for 19 km and 886 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Crew | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mui Wo StartDrop bag | 0 | — | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Ham Tin | 7.1 | 7.1 | Food | Yes | Yes | — |
| Chi Ma Wan | 19 | 12 | Food | Yes | Yes | Sunday 14:45 |
| Mui Wo FinishDrop bag | 27 | 7 | Food | Yes | Yes | — |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
Plan your cutoffs for this course
15K course15 km · 501 m gain · 30% uphill · 1 aid station
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 15 km with 501 m of climbing, 33 m per km. The course sits between -2 m and 256 m of altitude. 61% of the gain sits in the first half.
The first 1.5 km are close to flat, good for settling in. Do not set your pace here, the real course starts after.
The backbone of the course runs from km 0 to km 4: net 232 m over 4.2 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 16%, 263 m of climbing in total with 31 m given back. Kilometre by kilometre: km 1 17 m, km 3 57 m, km 4 124 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The steepest wall stands between km 9 and km 11: net 106 m over 2.3 km at 5% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 20%, 132 m of climbing in total with 26 m given back. Kilometre by kilometre: km 10 19 m, km 11 95 m. Trying to run this costs far more than it saves. Shorten the stride, lean on the poles, keep moving.
The longest descent starts at km 5 and loses 233 m by km 9 at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 23%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 11 averages 17% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.
The last 2 km are close to flat. Plan your finishing pace around that, there is nothing left to save.
- Sunset is 17:41, 7 hours 11 minutes after the gun. If your target time is longer than that, carry a headtorch whether or not the rules demand one.
- Consider bringing poles. The course averages 33 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 4.2 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
- The climbing is stacked into the first half. Start easy; even with less climbing later, the descents and accumulated fatigue still have to be managed.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
Key decision points
Ham Tinkm 7.2
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- The climb starts immediately on exit (11%); keep the stop short.
- Cut-off: 2h 30m after the start.
- Hot food is served at Ham Tin (km 7). If your stomach and race plan call for it, make this a deliberate 3-5 minute stop; do not sit down simply because hot food is available. Restart gently and let your stomach settle before lifting the effort.
- Crew support is permitted only at Mui Wo Start (km 0) and Mui Wo Finish (km 15). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
- The last aid station is Ham Tin (km 7), leaving 8 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
- The heaviest leg runs from Mui Wo Start (km 0) to Ham Tin (km 7): 7 km with 280 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- Medical support is available at Mui Wo Start (km 0), Ham Tin (km 7), and Mui Wo Finish (km 15). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- The climbing starts the moment you leave Ham Tin (km 7): the steepest roughly 250 m section averages 11%. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then begin the climb under control.
- Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Start to Ham Tin (km 7): the official time budget is 2h 30m for 7 km and 280 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Crew | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mui Wo StartDrop bag | 0 | — | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Ham Tin | 7.2 | 7.2 | Hot food | Yes | No | Sunday 13:00 |
| Mui Wo FinishDrop bag | 15 | 7.9 | Hot food | Yes | Yes | — |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
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What is Translantau™ by UTMB®?
Translantau™ by UTMB®: Fri, Nov 13, 2026, Lantau Island, Hong Kong. Date, courses and registration details for this Trail race.
When is Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
Translantau™ by UTMB® takes place on Fri, Nov 13, 2026 - Sun, Nov 15, 2026. Start time: 19:30.
Where does Translantau™ by UTMB® take place?
Translantau™ by UTMB® takes place in Lantau Island, Hong Kong.
What are the courses and distances of Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
Translantau™ by UTMB® offers 4 courses: 104K (104 km, 4500 m D+); 45K (45 km, 2500 m D+); 27K (27 km, 1100 m D+); 15K (15 km, 500 m D+).
How hard is Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
Difficulty is measured in km-effort: distance plus ascent divided by 100. The 104K course covers 104 km with 4500 m of climbing, which is 149 km-effort and falls in ITRA category L. All courses: 104K 149 km-effort (L), 45K 70 km-effort (S), 27K 38 km-effort (XS), 15K 20 km-effort (XXS).
Where are the Translantau™ by UTMB® photos?
Translantau™ by UTMB® photos are in the organiser's gallery: https://translantau.utmb.world/get-excited/photos. The gallery may also cover earlier editions.
What is the official website of Translantau™ by UTMB®?
Official website: https://translantau.utmb.world/
Is the Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026 course a loop or an out and back?
The 104K course is 2 loops from the same start area; measured from the GPX file it runs 101.8 km. The 45K course is 2 loops from the same start area; measured from the GPX file it runs 44.1 km. The 27K course is a single loop with a shared start and finish; measured from the GPX file it runs 26.3 km.
Where is the hardest climb at Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
The biggest climb on the 104K course runs from km 41 to km 53: 11.7 km for 883 m at 8% average; its steepest roughly 250 m section averages 57%. It tops out at 883 m.
How high does Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026 go?
The 104K course runs between -4 m and 892 m with 4458 m of total climbing.
Do you need poles at Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
The 104K course averages 44 m of gain per km with a longest climb of 11.7 km, so poles help noticeably.
Do you need a headtorch at Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
45K: Sunset is 17:41, 8 hours 41 minutes after the gun. If your target time is longer than that, carry a headtorch whether or not the rules demand one.
What is the weather like at Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
Over the last 5 years the same week here measured 21°C to 25°C, with a high of 28°C, a low of 16°C and rain on 29% of days. A real forecast lands about two weeks out.
Where are the aid stations at Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
The 104K course has 10 stations; the first at km 11 and the last at km 94. The longest gap between them is 17 km, between Shek Pik and Tai O.
What is served at the Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026 aid stations?
For the 104K course: Hot food: Tai O (40. km), Ham Tin (67. km), Mui Wo CP (85. km). Drinks only: Pak Kung Au 1 (11. km), Pak Kung Au 2 (56. km).
Is there a drop bag at Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
Yes. On the 104K course the drop bag point is Ngong Ping (km 50).
What are the cut-off times for the 104K at Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
Cut-offs on the 104K course at Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026: Tai O (km 40) Saturday 05:15, Ham Tin (km 67) Saturday 12:45, Mui Wo CP (km 85) Saturday 18:00, Discovery Bay (km 94) Saturday 20:45.
What are the cut-off times for the 45K at Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
Cut-offs on the 45K course at Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026: Mui Wo CP (km 26) Saturday 16:00, Discovery Bay (km 35) Saturday 18:30.
What time does Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026 start?
Known start times: 104K 19:30, 45K 09:00, 27K 09:30, 15K 10:30, local time. Confirm against the organiser's schedule in race week.
Is there a GPX file for Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
Yes. The GPX files for the 104K, 45K, 27K, 15K courses can be downloaded from the course section on this page, next to the route and grade profile.
Which Translantau™ by UTMB® course should you choose?
The shortest option is 15K (15 km, 500 m D+) and the longest is 104K (104 km, 4500 m D+). With little trail experience the 15K is the safer start; the 104K demands an all-day effort and cut-off management.
What are the gradients like at Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
The 104K course averages 44 m of climbing per km, with 4458 m of total ascent and 4458 m of descent. The steepest kilometre averages 37%.
How runnable is the Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026 course?
Expect a mix of running and power hiking: 44 m of gain per km; hiking the long climbs is normal, and the longest climb runs 11.7 km.
Where is the steepest part of Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
The steepest kilometre of the 104K course averages 37% and sits inside the climb between km 41 and km 53.
How many climbs does Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026 have?
The 104K course has 14 distinct climbs. The biggest: km 41-53 (883 m at 8%); km 94-95 (439 m at 24%); km 22-29 (377 m at 5%).
Is there a long climb at Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
Yes. The longest climb runs 11.7 km from km 41, gaining 883 m at 8% average, topping out at 883 m.
What are the descents like at Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
There is 4458 m of descent in total. The longest drop runs 15.4 km between km 53 and km 68, losing 870 m.
Are there flat sections at Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
Partly: about 36% of the course is near flat, the rest climbs or descends.
Is the hard part of Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026 early or late?
The climbing is evenly split: 47% of it sits in the first half.
What is the elevation range at Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
The lowest point of the 104K course sits at -4 m and the highest at 892 m, a range of 896 m.
Where does Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026 reach its high point?
The course tops out at 892 m, reached around km 53.
Are poles mandatory at Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
The organiser has not announced a pole requirement. Based on the profile poles help noticeably.
Do you need to carry water at Translantau™ by UTMB® 2026?
Yes: the longest stretch without aid on the 104K course is 17 km, so carrying backup water is essential.