World Trail Majors

The megacity of Hong Kong (7.4 million inhabitants) is a constant presence to the Anta Guanjun Hong Kong 100, a 100-kilometer race that, despite its name, never touches urban ground. The route runs largely along the Sai Kung Peninsula overlooking the islands in the China Sea that are part of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network.

The Black Canyon Ultras presented by Hoka are two point-to-point races of 50 and 100 km that run on consecutive days over a weekend, using a non-motorized national trail that consists of singletrack trails, jeep tracks and an old stagecoach route.

The Grampians Peaks Trail 100 Miler is a true Australian wilderness experience. The newly-established world class Grampians Peaks Trail is 98% single-track, traversing the entirety of the Gariwerd/Grampians mountain range from Mt. Zero in the north to Dunkeld in the south.

Madeira Island Ultra Trail (also known as MIUT) is, above all, nature. Several races over different distances allow any runner to pick the one that best suits their tastes or training. The intense vegetation, with laurel forests declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the cliffs and the views of the Atlantic make this race magical.

A dream. That is the best definition of Mt.FUJI 100, with the long-distance race being the star, a 100-mile (160 km) race that runs through the foothills of the country’s highest mountain and also offers the opportunity to experience a thousand year old culture like the Japanese. There is also a 40 and 70km races that shares the beauty and good dose of challenge of its big sister.

Considered one of the most prestigious ultras in Canada the 135 km Quebec Mega Trail is the queen of an 8 race “festival” weekend, composed of wild and spectacular trails including the majestic St. Lawrence River and the Saint Anne River Canyon, taking the foothills of the immense Laurentian Mountain range.

Running in the southernmost point of the African continent in a unique place that combines the urban side of a cosmopolitan city with the solitary nature that runs along the Atlantic coast: this is RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town. It is the most important ultra race in Africa that every November attracts more than two thousand runners from 47 countries.

The South Downs Way 100 is a 100-mile (160-kilometer) point-to-point race that follows the historic South Downs Way national trail through rolling terrain, past ancient Roman forts, and through picturesque villages in southern England. Some of the paths may be muddy, and the chalk in some sections can be slippery, making them technical in places, especially in exposed ridgelines.

The North Face Transgrancanaria has it all: beach and mountain; forest and desert; city and picturesque villages; cold at night and hot in the morning. The original and most recognized race consists of 126 km where runners will experience a journey both mentally and physically challenging making this ultra unforgettable.

Vietnam Mountain Marathon presented by Kailas Fuga (VMM) is the oldest ultra trail race in Vietnam, established in 2013. Now with up to 5’000 runners from 50 nations, the event is one of the biggest in the region. The VMM takes runners high into the mountains and deep into rice terraced valleys populated by many ethnic minority groups, making this race both a cultural and trail running adventure.