[China · Trail] Tsaigu 105K: Jim Walmsley wins on comeback, Xiang Fuzhao takes her first Tsaigu title after 11 years
The 11th Tsaigu Trail 105K (106.3 km, +6,583 m) started at 05:10 on 31 October from Xingshan Gate Square in Linhai, Zhejiang. American Jim Walmsley — racing in China for the first time and returning from a knee injury — won in 10:53:34, about 26 minutes faster than last year's winning time. Portugal's Miguel Arsenio (11:18:35) and Poland's Bartlomiej Przedwojewski (11:22:26) completed an all-foreign podium; China's best was Meng Guangfu in 11:32:09 (4th). In the women's race Xiang Fuzhao won in 13:30:31 — her first Tsaigu title after four runner-up finishes since her 2015 debut; Chi Lingjie (14:09:53) and Tang Jingyan (14:13:42) were second and third, with Japan's Yuri Yoshizumi 10th in 16:17:00. (Sources: DogsorCaravan 31 Oct; Tigerhood)
[Hong Kong · Road] First Northern Metropolis Marathon draws ~15,000 runners, finishes on Fanling Bypass
The inaugural "Heung Yee Kuk 100th Anniversary Northern Metropolis Marathon" was held on 1 November with about 15,000 participants across marathon, half marathon, 10 km and 1,600 m (family) races, with challenge and experience waves in the marathon and half. The marathon started at the Heung Yee Kuk building and ran through Sha Tin, Tai Po's Yuen Chau Tsai and Lam Tsuen River, Lung Shan Tunnel and Tin Ping Estate before finishing on the Fanling Bypass — opened to a running event for the first time; the half started at Hong Kong Science Park. Marathon winners: Cheung Yiu-leung 2:33:18 and Wong Mei-po 3:16:08; half marathon: Suen Chi-keung 1:12:51 and Wong Cheuk-ning 1:25:33; 10 km: Chow Ho-long 32:51 and Wong Cho-sum 38:44. (Source: Fitz, 1 Nov)
[Hong Kong · Trail] TransLantau runs 13–15 November; TL100 still open on the official site, other three distances full
TransLantau by UTMB 2026 takes place 13–15 November, with every distance starting and finishing in Mui Wo: TL100 (101 km, +4,500 m, 27-hour limit) starts at 19:30 on Friday; TL50 on Saturday at 09:00; TL25 on Sunday at 09:30; TL15 on Sunday at 10:30. On 1 November the official site still lists TL100 as open, while TL50, TL25 and TL15 show Full. Bib transfers and distance changes close on 6 November (HK$150 fee). (Source: TransLantau official site)
[Hong Kong · Trail] HK WILD weekend wraps up with new 70K and Grand Slam categories
HK WILD 2026 ran from 31 October to 1 November at Tai Po Tau Playground: Wild 70 (73 km, +4,100 m, 18-hour limit) and Wild 50 (51.8 km, +2,943 m, 14 hours) on day one; Wild 30 (33.7 km) and Wild 20 (19.1 km) on day two, plus a new 70K + 30K "Grand Slam" letting runners cover 100 km over two days. The course is concentrated in the northeastern New Territories via Hok Tau Reservoir, Sha Lo Tung, Kowloon Hill and Pat Sin Leng. Official chip times are still to be published. (Sources: Race Timing Solutions event page; Run Da Events)