[China · Trail] Tsaigu Trail 50K: Yang Chunlong breaks course record, Tove Alexandersson wins the women's race and finishes fifth overall
The 11th Tsaigu Trail (Linhai, Zhejiang) started on October 30, with the 50K (49.7 km, +2,629 m) setting off from Xingshan Gate square at 5:40 a.m. Yang Chunlong, a marathoner from Yunnan, won in 4:10:04 to break Fan Banglin's 4:14:33 course record from last year; Yu Xutao was second in 4:15:13 and Spain's Antonio Martínez Pérez third in 4:16:34. Sweden's Tove Alexandersson dominated the women's race in 4:25:44, nearly 36 minutes clear of Varvara Shikanova (5:01:25), and crossed the line fifth overall with blood on both knees and her right elbow; American Courtney Dauwalter took third in 5:07:51. It was a hot day — the live commentary called it the hottest edition in the race's history. (Sources: DogsorCaravan Oct 30; Sina/NuclearKitty)
[Hong Kong · Trail] Barclays MoonTrekker 2026 crosses Lantau by night; TNC charity partner for an 11th year
MoonTrekker (30/40 km, starting in Mui Wo) ran on October 30–31 with The Nature Conservancy as sole charity partner for the 11th year, under the "Run for Nature" banner. Runners cross South Lantau trails overnight to reach Lantau Peak for sunrise. First held in 2009, it is one of Hong Kong's signature overnight trail challenges and has long been full. (Sources: TNC release Oct 30; race organiser)
[Hong Kong · Trail] HK WILD 50/70K starts at Tai Po Tau today
HK WILD 2026 runs October 31–November 1 at Tai Po Tau Playground: 50K/70K on day one, 20K/30K on day two, plus relay categories. Entry closed on October 28 at 11:59 p.m. (Sources: Race Timing Solutions event page; Fitz Hong Kong race calendar)
[Bhutan · Trail] Snowman Race 2026: Pema Choki and Jamphel Choda win; a glacial lake outburst the next day underlines the climate crisis
The five-day, 185 km Snowman Race started in Laya on October 24 and finished in Bumthang on October 28, following the eastern two-thirds of the Snowman Trek at an average altitude above 4,267 m with passes up to 5,470 m. Only 12 of 17 starters finished. Bhutan's Pema Choki (second in 2024) and Jamphel Choda won the women's and men's races. Conceived by the King of Bhutan, the race exists to spotlight the climate crisis — and the day after it finished, a glacial lake outburst flood tore through one of the country's major river systems. (Source: iRunFar, Oct 28)