元旦東北縱走 - January 1 2014

New Year North East Mountain Race 2014

This race bought runners to the remote north eastern part of the Hong Kong, which is not covered by any one of the 4 long hiking trails.

Taking place at Jan 1 2014, the race started from Bride’s Pool. The first 10km was an enjoyable jog on rather flat route. Through Wu Kau Tang, It took runners to the first check point Lai Chi Wo, which is described as the "walled-village“. The route then split with the Challenge group continued on the flat route, while the Elite group went for some serious bushwhacking to find the way up to Tiu Tang Lung.

The 2 groups then joined at Luk Keng, where runners could enjoy the view of Shenzhen right across the Starling Inlet. Leaving the second check point at Luk Keng, the last 10 km was the test on runners' endurance. Running in reverse direction of Wilson Trail Section 10, the route was a gradual ascent to reach the foot of Pat Sin Leng. The final section was an easy descent to Tai Mei Tuk. This first trail running race in 2014 finished at Plover Cove Reservoir, where runners could enjoy the excellent weather and an excellent post race treat - a slice of pizza.