Trail Running

The 9 Dragons

Trail Running covering 25 km to 138 km in Hong-Kong, Hong Kong

LocationHong Kong, Hong KongShow on map(22.3192° N, 114.1696° E)
Date & StatusFebruary 27, 2027 to February 28, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +3,588 m

The 9 Dragons is an endurance sporting event in Hong Kong, HK focused on Trail Running. Key features include Kids & Youth Races, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including The 50/50 (138 km, +3,588 m D+), The 50 Miles (84.7 km, +2,202 m D+), The 50 km (53.4 km, +1,388 m D+), and The 25 km (25 km, +650 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from February 27, 2027 to February 28, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (the9dragons.asia).

Official website
The 9 Dragons in Hongkong (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka 1994-12-10", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC0 1.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka 1994-12-10" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Kids & Youth RacesMulti-Day

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
The 50/50Trail Running138 km+3,588 m11 m - 1,518 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The 50 MilesTrail Running84.7 km+2,202 m14 m - 939 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The 50 kmTrail Running53.4 km+1,388 m17 m - 600 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The 25 kmTrail Running25 km+650 m20 m - 293 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
138 km
Elevation gain
+3,588 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,588 m D-
Altitude range
11 m - 1,518 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
138 km+3,588 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100120FS22.3192° N, 114.1696° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 11 m to 1,518 m above sea level (+3,588 m D+, -3,588 m D-)

Peak: 1,518 m·at 102.3 km·Ø 5.2 %
11 m513 m1,016 m1,518 m0 km27.6 km55.2 km82.8 km110.4 km138 km1,518 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The 9 Dragons take place?

The 9 Dragons takes place in Hong Kong, HK (start area at coordinates 22.3192° N, 114.1696° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from February 27, 2027 to February 28, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at The 9 Dragons?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including The 50/50 (138 km, +3,588 m D+), The 50 Miles (84.7 km, +2,202 m D+), The 50 km (53.4 km, +1,388 m D+), and The 25 km (25 km, +650 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The 9 Dragons?

The main competition (The 50/50 over 138 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,588 m of elevation gain and -3,588 m of elevation loss, ranging between 11 m and 1,518 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for The 9 Dragons?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (the9dragons.asia).