HK100

“Can I really do it? I hate climbs the most, and I slow down most easily in the latter stages.”

ZX built up training and long-distance experience while preparing for the 2025 HK100, and documented in detail the early congestion, stomach pain, aid station operations, climbs, and technical descents. This race report focuses on keeping a shared pace with teammates and finishing without injury.

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“We finished Second Team Overall!”

This report covers the times, heart rates, and course strategy of several runners in the HK100 2025 team race. The team finished second overall.

“And somehow, I managed to finish!”

Tsuchida took part in HK100 for their first race abroad and endured the heat, dehydration, cramps, stairs and a course with many large rocks. Tsuchida finished with support from the aid stations and volunteers, and spoke highly of Hong Kong's unique course and well-stocked aid stations.

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“I don’t often feel proud of myself but I am very glad I saw this race through to the end.”

The runner completed a first 100 km in 21 hours 32 minutes. The long stairs and climbs in the latter stages were difficult, but help at the checkpoints and an advance pacing strategy helped the runner keep going to the end.

“First 100km ultra in the bag.”

The runner completed their first 100 km challenge in 16 hours 33 minutes after dealing with cramps early on, followed by the cold and steep climbs later in the race. They kept running to the finish, taking food and fluids at each checkpoint.

“I fell short of my expectations toward the end, but I enjoyed Hong Kong.”

The runner finished in 12 hours 00 minutes 27 seconds, in 14th place overall. They fondly remember the course, which passed along beaches, ridgelines and night views, as well as the dedicated aid-station and staff teams.

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