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Big Rock Mountain Trail

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

HKDec 6, 202628km · 16km
Race date in 59 days
Dec 6, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Hong Kong · 28km · 16km
Entry fee
HK$490Varies by event and entry period
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 8, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Big Rock Mountain Trail — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A large rock above course gave the race its name.

Resembling a woman carrying a child, it is known as Amah Rock (望夫石) and is associated with a local legend.

Course follows the well-known MacLehose and Wilson trails while linking several old mountain paths.

These were routes used by villagers, winding through wild areas among trees over natural stone surfaces.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Big Rock Mountain Trail runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Big Rock Mountain Trail — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Big Rock Mountain Trail course map and elevation

The 28km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2025 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
EventStartTime limit
16km16km09:004h
Trail28km09:007h 30m
Other16km09:00—
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Kowloon Reservoir

Tai Po Road

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Kowloon Reservoir

Tai Po Road

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Both the start and finish are at Kowloon Reservoir (九龍水塘, Tai Po Road).

The 16km starts on Section 6 of the Wilson Trail, passes along Tai Po Road,

then follows Section 5 of the Wilson Trail, Hung Mui Kuk Nature Trail and Sze Hung Ancient Trail to Amah Rock.

The route continues through Kowloon Pass, Section 5 of the MacLehose Trail, Beacon Hill and Piper’s Hill Road before returning to Tai Po Road.

Total elevation gain is 593m, with 589m of descent.

The 28km follows the same route to Amah Rock, then descends via Shatin Pass, Tsz Sha Ancient Trail and Shui Chuen Au Street.

It rejoins Section 5 of the Wilson Trail, Hung Mui Kuk Nature Trail and Qianlong Ancient Trail before reaching Kowloon Pass.

From there, it shares the same closing section as the 16km route.

Total elevation gain is 1,224m, with 1,221m of descent.

The organisers describe the course as runnable, with gradual climbs and few technical sections.

Typical race-season temperature: around 17°C (63°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Big Rock Mountain Trail race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet Pickup pickup information has not yet been announced.
Hong Kong trail races typically offer race-day pickup or announce a designated pickup date by email, so check the organizer’s instructions.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Start/finish is at Kowloon Reservoir on Tai Po Road (Kowloon side), between Kowloon Tong/Lok Fu and Sha Tin.

No MTR station is directly adjacent;

KMB bus route 81 runs the full length of Tai Po Road (Kowloon) past the Shek Lei Pui/Kowloon Reservoir stops.

City field in DB says 香港 (Hong Kong general);

specific location is the Kowloon Reservoir / Tai Po Road area.

Date confirmed Dec 6, 2026.

Getting to the finish

Same Kowloon Reservoir (Tai Po Road) area as start.

More details

No organizer shuttle bus mentioned on the official race page;

reachable by regular KMB bus 81 or taxi.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 2026 event starts at 9:00 a.m. on December 6 at Kowloon Reservoir (Tai Po Road).

The time limits for time limit are 4 hours for 16km and 7 hours 30 minutes for 28km.

In December, Hong Kong’s average high temperature is 20.4°C and its average low is 16.2°C.

Monthly rainfall is 28.8mm, making it one of the drier months of the year.

For Entry fee, the early-bird rates available from July 9 to August 2 were 390 Hong Kong dollars for 16km and 490 Hong Kong dollars for 28km.

After that period, the fees are 490 Hong Kong dollars for 16km and 590 Hong Kong dollars for 28km.

The categories are divided into individual men’s and women’s events, with three age groups: 39 and under, 40–49, and 50 and over.

Free baggage storage is available at the start area on race day.

The race pack includes bib, a race T-shirt designed in Japan, Red Bull and an NRNG shopping coupon.

The collection dates and location have not yet been announced.

Times are local to Hong Kong. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

An Yueet Health Spa & Massage (Central/Mong Kok/Tsuen Wan/Causeway Bay Locations)

HK$412

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Beauty Forever Beauty & Spa Experience | Apricot Whitening Facial Care, Signature Aroma Spa, Full-Body Massage | Taikoo, Kwun Tong, Central, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin

HK$195

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Hotels near the Big Rock Mountain Trail start line in Hong Kong

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

An Yueet Health Spa & Massage (Central/Mong Kok/Tsuen Wan/Causeway Bay Locations)

HK$412

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Beauty Forever Beauty & Spa Experience | Apricot Whitening Facial Care, Signature Aroma Spa, Full-Body Massage | Taikoo, Kwun Tong, Central, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin

HK$195

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U Siam Thai Massage & Spa - Thai Massage (Central)

HK$379

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Ayana Beauty & Spa Experience | Facial | Aromatherapy Massage | Body Massage | Central

HK$1,025

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The Murray Hong Kong - Wellness at The Murray | Full-Body Massage | Facial Treatment | Central

HK$1,325

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[Premium] Hong Kong Day Tour: Priority Boarding on the Peak Tram, City Walk & Dim Sum

HK$641

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(H1) Hong Kong Highlights: Central + Ding Ding Tram + Peak Tram + Madame Tussauds Hong Kong Half-Day Tour

HK$698

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Kiva Bakery Mooncake Early Bird Special (2026 Mid-Autumn, Classic & IP Licensed Mooncakes, Pickup at Multiple Stores Aug 1-Sep 22)

HK$250

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Hong Kong Cruise Port Shore Excursion: The Peak, Pandas, City Highlights & Lunch

HK$1,281

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Star Cruises｜Star Cruises｜Departing from Hong Kong

HK$2,792

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Hong Kong-Style Wedding/Marriage Photography Service

HK$3,658

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Central IFC | Royal Garden Hotel | Sabatini Ristorante Italiano (Hong Kong) | Hotel Dining Discount

HK$865

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[Mid-Autumn 2026 Poon Choi] Mott 32 | Premium & Traditional Poon Choi, Wok-Fried Glutinous Rice | Central Pickup

HK$272

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Japan to Hong Kong Baggage Delivery Service (Powered by eBackHome x SF Express)

HK$473

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Hong Kong–Shenzhen/Zhuhai Private Transfer Service

HK$1,132

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Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel Mooncakes (Mid-Autumn 2026, Wan Chai Pickup)

HK$240

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The Peninsula Hong Kong Spring Moon Mini Egg Custard Mooncakes (Mid-Autumn 2026, Tsim Sha Tsui Pickup Sep 1–25)

HK$694

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Luggage Pickup & Delivery from West Kowloon Station (by SF Express)

HK$81

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From Hong Kong: Macau UNESCO Heritage Site Tour with Pickup and Bridge Access

HK$1,251

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Hong Kong Corone Amazing Museum Admission Ticket

HK$83

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Hong Kong's Most Shocking Experience Across the City in 2026: 《Disgusting Food Museum》 Hong Kong Branch

HK$49

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Victoria Harbour Western Yacht Dinner Cruise + Squid Fishing Tour

HK$305

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Langkawi Island Day Tour · Cable Car

Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car · Big Buddha · HK$983

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Hong Kong Helicopter Tour (Private/Join-in Tour)

HK$3,929

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The Peninsula Hong Kong - Chesa Swiss Restaurant: Alpine Cheese Fondue Set (Klook Exclusive)

HK$1,104

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Hong Kong Fisherman's Wharf Ticket | Aberdeen Fishing Village Boat Tour, Seafood, Floating Houseboat & Pier Fishing

HK$201

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Night Squid Fishing Experience in Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

HK$270

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Glass Lamp Painting Workshop Hong Kong Central Pier8

HK$391

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Lung Ting Teppanyaki | Japanese Teppanyaki | Chef's Omakase | Multiple Locations in Hong Kong

HK$1,379

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Lash Artist Eyelash Salon Treatments Lan Kwai Fong Hong Kong

HK$483

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Ma Wan 1868 | Ma Wan Heritage & Old Tree Guided Tour and Art Walk

HK$151

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Shenzhen Dameisha & Coastal Promenade Day Trip

HK$832

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Shenzhen Coastal Promenade & Window of the World Day Trip

HK$433

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Shenzhen Futian Huaqiangbei InterCity Hotel Stay Package | 2-Min Walk to Metro Station

HK$777

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Yantian Coastal Promenade & Dameisha Beach Park Full-Day Walking Tour

HK$759

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[First Choice for Baby Strolls] MELAND CLUB (Shenzhen Bao'an Qianhai Yifangcheng Store)

HK$99

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Hong Kong with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Hong Kong.

Total cost and budget for Big Rock Mountain Trail

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Runner stories and questions about Big Rock Mountain Trail

RUN TOGETHER

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the same start line.

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Frequently asked questions about Big Rock Mountain Trail

FAQ
When does Big Rock Mountain Trail 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, December 6, 2026 in Hong Kong.

How much is the Big Rock Mountain Trail 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs HK$490.

What distances does Big Rock Mountain Trail 2026 offer?

Trail. (From the 2025 edition)

What time does Big Rock Mountain Trail 2026 start?

The race starts at 09:00. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does Big Rock Mountain Trail 2026 start?

Kowloon Reservoir. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does Big Rock Mountain Trail 2026 finish?

Kowloon Reservoir (Tai Po Road). (From the 2025 edition)

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