Your first taste of the ridgeline.
THE 25 KM
25.4 km · 1,080 m climb · 08:30 start · 3 checkpoints
The 25km is the way into The 9 Dragons. Starting at 08:30 from Shing Mun Reservoir, you cover 25.4 kilometres and 1,080 metres of climbing before finishing at Shing Fung Studios — the same line the longer races cross.
Ideal for both experienced runners and beginners. Not as hard as you think.
Three checkpoints carry you across the course with a generous 21:30 cut-off — long enough that the distance is the only thing standing between you and the finish.
THE ROUTE
Route data: GPX recorded on the 25 km course. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles © CARTO. Final route subject to permits.
CHECKPOINT CUT-OFFS
Cut-offs are hard. Miss one and your race is over. Times below are the latest you may leave each checkpoint.
| Checkpoint | Location | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Pineapple Dam | 09:30 |
| CP4 | Shing Mun | 16:30 |
| CP5 | Eagles Nest | 18:00 |
| CP6 | Shatin Pass | 19:30 |
| Finish | Shing Fung Studios | 21:30 |
Times are provisional and subject to permits. The 25 km shares the back-half checkpoints with the longer courses.
START, FINISH & RULES
▸Start & Finish
- Start: Shing Mun Reservoir
- Start time: 08:30 on Sunday 28 February
- Finish: Shing Fung Studios
- Overall cut-off: 21:30
▸Mandatory Gear
- Working mobile phone
- Photo ID or a copy
- Advised: trail footwear & 1L hydration capacity
▸Who It's For
- First-timers stepping up to trail distance
- Seasoned runners chasing a fast time
- A genuine taste of the 9 Dragons ridgeline
▸On the Course
- Cut-offs are strictly enforced
- Stay on the marked trail
- The medical team has the final say
WHAT YOU EARN
START
ON THE RIDGELINE.
Your first 9 Dragons, on the same finish line as the rest. Entries open Monday 6th July — join the list and get 24 hours' warning before they go live.
Get notified when entries openSun 28 Feb 2027 · Start Shing Mun Reservoir · Finish Shing Fung Studios
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