ALTRA King of the Hills Mountain Marathon Series takes place on Sun, Nov 29, 2026 in Sai Kung, Hong Kong SAR China. The main route is 39.6 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 29, 2026
- Start
- Sai Kung 🇭🇰
- Distance
- 39.6 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 8-week plan to ALTRA King of the Hills Mountain Marathon Series
The Build phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The King of the Hills series offers challenging trail running, steep hills, and the chance to enjoy the natural scenery of Hong Kong.
What this race demands
This 39.6 km trail marathon requires sustained endurance over a demanding distance across steep Hong Kong terrain.
Distance endurance
Covering 39.6 kilometers requires a deep aerobic base and the muscular endurance to sustain forward motion well past standard marathon distance.
Climbing resilience
The course features steep hills characteristic of the Sai Kung region, demanding strong uphill hiking and running capacity alongside eccentric leg strength for descents.
A sustained effort of this duration requires consistent carbohydrate intake of 60 to 90 grams per hour to maintain energy output.
Your road to race day
Race day at ALTRA King of the Hills Mountain Marathon Series is 8 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build2 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is ALTRA King of the Hills Mountain Marathon Series?
ALTRA King of the Hills Mountain Marathon Series takes place on Sun, Nov 29, 2026 in Sai Kung, Hong Kong SAR China.
How long is ALTRA King of the Hills Mountain Marathon Series?
The main route is 39.6 km.
What does ALTRA King of the Hills Mountain Marathon Series demand?
This 39.6 km trail marathon requires sustained endurance over a demanding distance across steep Hong Kong terrain.
Who is ALTRA King of the Hills Mountain Marathon Series for?
ALTRA King of the Hills Mountain Marathon Series is open to all participants.
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