The 9 Dragons Ultra takes place on Sat, Feb 27, 2027 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. The main route is 139.6 km.
- Date
- Sat, Feb 27, 2027
- Start
- Hong Kong 🇭🇰
- Distance
- 139.6 km
- Climbing
- 8,000 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 21-week plan to The 9 Dragons Ultra
The Base 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 9 Dragons Ultra stands as one of Hong Kong’s most iconic and demanding trail running experiences, featuring a unique 50/50 double-ultra format across the territory's rugged ridgelines.
What this race demands
The 9 Dragons Ultra demands extreme durability and climbing capacity over a massive 139.6-kilometer course featuring 8,000 meters of elevation gain.
Climbing volume
Navigating 8,000 meters of elevation gain across the territory requires exceptional uphill climbing strength and sustained muscular endurance on rugged ridgelines.
Ultra distance durability
Covering 139.6 kilometers demands robust physiological resistance to repetitive impact and severe fatigue over an extended duration.
Given the exceptionally long duration of the event, athletes should target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain output and prevent late-race energy depletion.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at The 9 Dragons Ultra is 21 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base9 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Dec 6, 2026 – Jan 16, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Jan 17, 2027 – Feb 6, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Feb 7, 2027 – Feb 20, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Feb 21, 2027 – Feb 27, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is The 9 Dragons Ultra?
The 9 Dragons Ultra takes place on Sat, Feb 27, 2027 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
How long is The 9 Dragons Ultra?
The main route is 139.6 km.
What does The 9 Dragons Ultra demand?
The 9 Dragons Ultra demands extreme durability and climbing capacity over a massive 139.6-kilometer course featuring 8,000 meters of elevation gain.
How much climbing does The 9 Dragons Ultra have?
The 9 Dragons Ultra has 8,000 m of climbing.
Who is The 9 Dragons Ultra for?
The 9 Dragons Ultra is open to all participants.
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