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Black Tortoise Town

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

HKJan 31, 202720km · 10km
IQRemix · CC BY-SA 2.0
Race date in 115 days
Jan 31, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Hong Kong · 20km · 10km
Entry fee
HK$450Varies by event and entry period
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 8, 2026
Black Tortoise Town race photo
IQRemix · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Black Tortoise Town — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This is the Black Tortoise stage of Hong Kong’s Four Symbols trail series.

The 10K and 20K mountain races take the Black Tortoise—symbolizing the north, water and winter—as their theme.

It is a winter trail race with a story, bringing together the four divine beasts: Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise.

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.

Black Tortoise Town 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.

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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 Black Tortoise Town — 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

Black Tortoise Town course map and elevation

The 20km I'll run

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
EventStartTime limit
10K8.92km09:004h
Other19.86km08:005h
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Tai Lam Country Park (Tai Tong), Hong Kong

FINISH

Tai Lam Country Park (Tai Tong), Hong Kong

Cut-off
20K: CP1 (8 km) at 10:45, CP2 (16.69 km) at 12:00, finish at 13:00 / 10K: CP1 at 10:45, finish at 12:00

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'Four Sacred Beasts' is a trail running series hosted by the Hong Kong event organizer RunDaEvents,

named after the East Asian tradition of the four sacred beasts.

The series is structured around the four guardian spirits of the four cardinal directions —

the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise — with each race themed around one of them.

'Black Tortoise Town' (玄武鎮) is one stage of the series, themed around the Black Tortoise, symbol of the north, water, and winter.

The race is set on trails around Tai Tong in Hong Kong's New Territories, divided into two distance categories, 10km and 20km.

The Tai Tong area is also known as a spot for autumn foliage, and with its gentle ridgelines and forest paths,

it is considered one of the more accessible stages in the Four Sacred Beasts series.

Timing is handled by raceresults.com.hk, a Hong Kong race-timing specialist, and the series continues annually under the name of its sponsor, Kailas.

Typical race-season temperature: around 16°C (61°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth
Aid stations
Water, snacks, and sports drink at every checkpoint
Series
Four Sacred Beasts (organized by RunDaEvents, sponsored by Kailas)

Participant benefits

Start shuttle

Where and when to collect your Black Tortoise Town 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 2026 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

Not stated on official page (likely a remote country park trailhead)

Official event page does not name the exact start/finish trailhead or nearest MTR station.

Organizer instead runs paid shuttle buses rather than describing public transit access.

Part of the Four Sacred Beasts trail series spanning Dec 2026-Mar 2027.

Getting to the finish

Same as start (loop trail race)

Same as start.

More details

Organizer paid shuttle buses to the start area: from Macpherson Playground, Mong Kok (旺角麥花臣) HK$60, departs 6:20am;

and from Admiralty (金鐘) HK$80, departs 6:30am.

Advance registration via Google Form required.

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.

Registration is accepted through the official Runda Events website, and the race is divided into 10km and 20km categories.

Since details such as Entry fee, assembly times, and time limit may be announced at different times for each edition,

check the latest notices on the official website and raceresults.com.hk before registering.

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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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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Hotels near the Black Tortoise Town 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

View on GetYourGuide

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 Black Tortoise Town

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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Runner stories and questions about Black Tortoise Town

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the same start line.

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Frequently asked questions about Black Tortoise Town

FAQ
When does Black Tortoise Town 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, January 31, 2027 in Hong Kong.

How much is the Black Tortoise Town 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs HK$450.

What distances does Black Tortoise Town 2027 offer?

10K.

What time does Black Tortoise Town 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Black Tortoise Town 2027 start?

Tai Lam Country Park (Tai Tong), Hong Kong.

Where does Black Tortoise Town 2027 finish?

Tai Lam Country Park (Tai Tong), Hong Kong.

What are the Black Tortoise Town 2027 cut-off times?

20K: CP1 (8 km) at 10:45, CP2 (16.69 km) at 12:00, finish at 13:00 / 10K: CP1 at 10:45, finish at 12:00.

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