THE 50/50

FRIDAY 27TH FEBRUARY TO SUNDAY 1ST MARCH 2026

138.1km
8079M ELEVATION GAIN

Trail runner descending rocky steps on a hillside, surrounded by dry grass and trees.

CONQUER THE ULTIMATE TEST WITH THE 9 DRAGONS 50/50, A BRUTAL DOUBLE-ULTRA RACE ACROSS HONG KONG'S LEGENDARY 'NINE DRAGONS' RIDGELINE. THIS TWO-DAY CHALLENGE COMBINES THE 50 MILES AND 50KM RACES, FEATURING OVER 8,000 METERS OF CLIMBING. TACKLE STEEP ASCENTS, RUGGED PATHS, AND STUNNING LANDSCAPES, FROM DENSE FORESTS TO DRAMATIC PEAKS. A TRUE TEST OF GRIT, STRENGTH, AND TRAIL PASSION, THIS RACE IS FOR THE BOLDEST RUNNERS. THE 9 DRAGONS 50/50 ISN’T JUST A RACE—IT’S A LEGENDARY ADVENTURE.

WILL YOU ANSWER THE CALL AND TAME THE DRAGONS?

REGISTRATION OPENS 1 AUGUST

Hiker on Wilson Trail with mountainous background.

Group of runners participating in a marathon or race on a paved path surrounded by greenery.

Silhouette of a person walking in a dark forest at night, illuminated by a bright light from behind, with surrounding trees and foliage visible.

A person wearing athletic gear and a white cap hiking with trekking poles on a rocky trail, surrounded by tall grass and overlooking a cityscape and mountains in the background.

Two men in athletic gear having a conversation before a sports event, surrounded by other athletes in casual sportswear.

Woman runner with trekking poles on a trail race, wearing a cap and hydration vest, exerting effort on a hilly path with blurred participants in the background.

Person running on a forest trail, wearing a black tank top and shorts, holding trekking poles.

Person jogging on a stone path near a lake with mountainous background and city skyline.

Runner in athletic gear running by a lake with hills in the background

Female runner in athletic gear, wearing a hydration vest, sunglasses, and a headband, appears tired during an outdoor run.

Shirtless man running on a mountain trail overlooking a lake and distant city skyline.

Hiker on trail overlooking Hong Kong city skyline with mountains and reservoir in the background.

Trail runner with trekking poles on a forested path

Cityscape of Hong Kong with skyscrapers and distant mountains, seen from a wooded hillside trail.

Three hikers on a steep trail in a forested area, using trekking poles for support.

Trail runner cheering with arms raised on a rugged path surrounded by greenery.

A man hiking on a steep mountain trail with trekking poles, wearing a green shirt and cap, surrounded by green hills and vegetation.

A woman wearing athletic gear and a visor is trail running with trekking poles. She is smiling and appears to be participating in an outdoor race. The background is a natural setting with greenery.

Man in outdoor gear with red vest and sunglasses, standing in nature, smiling at camera. He has a tattoo on his left arm.

Trail runners climbing a steep mountain path with trekking poles, surrounded by green hills and vegetation.

Man hiking uphill on a rocky trail with trekking poles, surrounded by mountainous landscape and tall grass.

Hiker ascending a steep hill on a dirt path with stone steps, surrounded by dense greenery and trees, with a view of distant hills under a clear sky.

Shirtless runner wearing sunglasses on a rocky trail under blue sky

Trail runner with trekking poles on a mountainous path, wearing outdoor gear and a headband, with a scenic background of hills and blue sky.

Trail runners climbing a steep path in a grassy outdoor setting.

Trail runners on a dirt path in a forested area, with one woman in the foreground holding trekking poles, wearing a green vest and cap, and two men following behind.

Hiker walking on a forest trail surrounded by dense greenery.

Trail runner on foggy mountain path with rocky terrain and tall grass.

Trail runner descending rocky path surrounded by greenery and shrubs under clear blue sky.

Hiker ascending a steep trail with hiking poles, accompanied by a dog, surrounded by lush green hills and distant mountains.

Trail runner with trekking poles on foggy mountain path

Person trail running on a rocky path in a hilly, grassy landscape with shrubs.

RUNNERS REWARDS

A red and black circular dragon design overlaying a black background and a section of gray rocky mountain at the bottom.

Red T-shirt with black dragon design and white text for 'The 8 Dragons Festival 2020' against a black background with a red circular dragon emblem and a black and white mountain scene.

TBC

9 DRAGONS FINISHERS TEE

A red decorative cutout of a dragon over a black background, with a mountain in the foreground.

MEDAL
(OPTIONAL ADD ON)

9 DRAGONS DRAWSTRING BAG

50 MILES INFORMATION

50 KILOMETRES INFORMATION

“IS THIS FUN?”
BY ROBIN LEE

Filmed over the course of the 9 Dragon’s weekend, “Is this fun?” dives into the psyche of two runners, John Ellis & Jo Kway, to understand each runners’ personal reason for taking on a challenge that covers 138km, runs through a night and has a finish rate of 45%.

With the 9 Dragon’s route as the film’s canvas, “Is this fun?” showcases the best of HK’s trail running scenery with brutal climbs and stunning ridge routes. Everyone’s goals are different and through “Is this fun?,” we explore John and Jo’s contrasting views of why they take part in these challenges along with the elation of success.