2013 Vibram Hong Kong 100 race report – The rise of ultra-marathons in Asia

Last weekend saw the third edition of the popular Vibram Hong Kong 100 take place along the picturesque Maclehose trail. Weather conditions were perfect and over 1,200 keen participants from 30 countries had signed up for the fun. Once again Read More …

2013 Vibram Hong Kong 100: Pre-race interviews Part 3 – Jeremy Ritcey and Team China

In our third and penultimate part of the HK100 pre-race interviews, Lloyd Belcher and Andre Blumberg had the opportunity to catch up with Jeremy Ritcey as well as perhaps the most well-known ultra trail runners from China, Xing Ruling and Read More …

2013 Vibram Hong Kong 100: Pre-race interviews part 2 – Olya Korzh and Team Vibram Europe

In our second part of the HK100 pre-race interviews, Lloyd Belcher and Andre Blumberg met up with Olya Korzh and also connected with two experienced trail runners from Team Vibram Europe, namely Nicola Bassi and Sebastien Nain. Olya Korzh is Read More …

Hong Kong Trailwalker Report

A few weeks back Ultra168 was invited to cover the Hong Kong Trailwalker, and we thought what a great way to showcase a high-profile ultra to people around the world that contained some serious quality in its ranks. We got Read More …

Vibram Hong Kong 100km Race Report – Ryan Sandes wins again

Ryan Sandes takes Vibram Hong Kong 100 title in new course record despite fierce Nepalese assault- Andre Blumberg reports. The second edition of the Vibram Hong Kong 100 took place 18 – 19 February 2012 and has already established itself Read More …

Ringing in the Year of the Dragon with a roar: the inaugural Hong Kong 4in4 Challenge – Interview with Andre Blumberg

IT Manager Andre Blumberg recently completed all four ultra-distance Hong Kong trails in four consecutive days. Andre was the first person to achieve this 298k HK 4in4 Challenge feat and Ultra168 caught up with him to find out more. What Read More …