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1,800 Top International and Local Runners Gathered to Conquer the Mountains Together

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[December 10, 2023, Hong Kong] Carrying on the momentum of the race in March, the brandnew edition of The North Face 100 Ultra Trail Challenge Hong Kong 2023 (TNF 100 Ultra Trail Challenge) was successfully held from December 8 to 10 at Tai Mei Tuk in Tai Po. This year’s race brought together 1,800 runners from various countries and regions. The 100km race was started at 10 p.m. for the first time, allowing participants to discover the serene and tranquil side of Hong Kong, and explore the beauty of the city’s nighttime.

In addition, a new 16km race was introduced. Both elite runners and beginners in trail running sprinted through the mountains, challenging their own limits and competing for the championship, and fully embodying the spirit of “Never Stop Exploring” by The North Face!

The competition in the 100km race was intense, with John Ray Onifa and Sunmaya Budha crowned champions
This year, TNF 100 Ultra Trail Challenge featured a total of three races, allowing runners of all levels to participate and enjoy the thrill of mountain trail racing together. In the men's 100km race, John Ray Onifa crossed the finish line with an impressive time of 11 hours, 57 minutes and 16 seconds, securing the title. The second and third places were claimed by Guillaume Perrot and Arjun Rai Kulung respectively. In the women's category, Sunmaya Budha dominated the race with a time of 14 hours and 40 minutes, securing a commanding victory. The second and third places were won by Man Yee Cheung and Angie Yan respectively.

Cash prizes were introduced to TNF 100 Ultra Trail Challenge. The top three male and female runners who completed the 100km race were awarded HKD15,000 (Champion), HKD10,000 (2nd place), and HKD8,000 (3rd place) respectively, along with The North Face shopping vouchers. Additionally, the first 500 runners who completed the 100km race received a special limited-edition TNF100 hoodie as a commemorative reward.

The fastest to cross the finish line in the 50km race achieved a time of 5 hours, 44 minutes and 58 seconds
In the 50km race, Stone Tsang won the championship in the men's category with a time of 5 hours, 44 minutes and 58 seconds. Tsz Hong Tam and Hong Luk won the second and third place respectively. In the women's category, Cho Yu Lam won the championship with 6 hours, 29 minutes and 36 seconds. Tsz Kei Wong and Tsz Kwan Lee won the second and third place respectively.

The newly introduced 16km race attracted over 400 registers
The inaugural 16km race in this edition garnered over 400 registrations. In the men’s category, Rex Lo emerged as the race’s first-ever champion with a time of 1 hour, 21 minutes and 51 seconds. The second and third places were secured by Tsz Wai Yu and Shiu Lun Yeung respectively. In the women’s category, Katherine Lim clinched the championship with a time of 1 hour, 53 minutes and 19 seconds. The second and third places were secured by Po Yuk To and Phoebe Mak respectively.

Celebrating post-race at “TNF Base Camp” with two check-in spots and a screen-printed eco bag DIY workshop
To celebrate the joy of completing the race and the resilience shown by each runner in pushing their limits, this year’s TNF 100 Ultra Trail Challenge introduced the TNF Base Camp. It provided a pleasant environment for runners to interact and share their off-road experiences while commemorating their extraordinary achievements. Within the lively TNF Base Camp, runners who have completed the race eagerly checked in and captured memories at the specially designed check-in spots. By simply checking in and obtaining an XPLR Pass, the runners can indulge in the light refreshments provided at the TNF Base Camp to replenish their energy. They can also participate in a screen-printed eco bag DIY workshop, ensuring that the memories of the TNF 100 Ultra Trail Challenge will be preserved forever. TNF Base Camp exuded a festive spirit, bringing to the challenge a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere.

International and local elitesled runnersin conquering mountains and surpassing their own limits
This year’s competition attracted various renowned Asian racers, including Nepalese legendary female racer Sunmaya Budha (100km), Nepalese long-reigning trail run champion 3 Arjun Rai Kulung (100km), and Taiwan’s trail running icon Chou Ching (50km). In addition, local runners including “Mountain Master” Stone Tsang (50km), local singer Leung Chi Fung (16km), and Hong Kong top trail runner Wong Ho Chung (16km) also joined the league of runners to push boundaries and challenge themselves.

As a sponsored athlete of TNF, Wong Ho Chung chose to participate in the newly introduced 16km race of TNF 100 Ultra Trail Challenge. Assuming the role of a mentor, he said: “I am honoured to continue participating in the race as a sponsored athlete of TNF. When I first learned that TNF 100 Ultra Trail Challenge would introduce a 16km race, I eagerly hoped to accompany and guide novice trail runners to face the sport’s various challenges as a mentor, since I am aware that it requires higher physical endurance and presents greater difficulty compared to regular marathons for those who are new to trail running. Besides, I also aspire to pass on the spirit of this sport and allow everyone to experience the joy of trail running.”

The North Face 100 Ultra Trail Challenge Hong Kong 2023 Final Results
*The final results are subject to the conference website:
https://results.racetimingsolutions.com/results.aspx?CId=16387&RId=6473&EId=1

100 KM
Ranking Male Female
1st Place John Ray Onifa
(11 hours, 57 minutes and 16 seconds)		 Sunmaya Budha
(14 hours and 40 minute)
2nd Place Guillaume Perrot
(14 hours, 03 minutes and 09 seconds)		 Man Yee Cheung
(14 hours, 59 minutes and 02 seconds)
3rd Place Arjun Rai Kulung
(14 hours, 47 minutes and 26 seconds)		 Angie Yan
(16 hours, 25 minutes and 31 seconds)

50 KM
Ranking Male Female
1st Place Stone Tsang
(05 hours, 44 minutes and 58 seconds)		 Cho Yu Lam
(06 hours, 29 minutes and 36 minute)
2nd Place Tsz Hong Tam
(05 hours, 48 minutes and 51 seconds)		 Tsz Kei Wong
(06 hours, 42 minutes and 40 seconds)
3rd Place Hong Luk
(06 hours, 08 minutes and 11 seconds)		 Tsz Kwan Lee
(06 hours, 49 minutes and 40 seconds)

16 KM
Ranking Male Female
1st Place Rex Lo
(01 hour, 21 minutes and 51 seconds)		 Katherine Lim
(01 hour, 53 minutes and 19 seconds)
2nd Place Tsz Wai Yu
(01 hour, 32 minutes and 49 seconds)		 Po Yuk To
(02 hours, 00 minute and 17 seconds)
3rd Place Shiu Lun Yeung
(01 hour, 38 minutes and 17 seconds)		 Phoebe Mak
(02 hours, 00 minute and 50 seconds)

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“The North Face 100 Ultra Trail Challenge Hong Kong 2023” 100km race started at 10:00 pm on 8 December. For the first time, the race started at night.
“The North Face 100 Ultra Trail Challenge Hong Kong 2023” 50km and 16km races started on the morning of 9 December. Let's run together!
The 100km runner started at Aqua Pearl in the evening and immediately passed the “The North Face” sign projected onto the mountain. The spectacle symbolized The North Face’s motto, “Never Stop Exploring”.
The starting point and finish line for all races were located at Aqua Pearl in Tai Po. For the 100km race, runners first ascended to Pat Sin Leng, traversing along the ridge to Wong Leng and Ping Feng Shan. After crossing Cloudy Hill, they continued through the Lung Mun Country Trail and ascended to the highest point in Hong Kong, Tai Mo Shan.
In the men's 100km race, John Ray Onifa crossed the finish line with an impressive time of 11 hours, 57 minutes and 16 seconds, securing the title.
The men’s 100km race winners:1st Place John Ray Onifa (2nd Left), 2nd Place Guillaume Perrot (Middle), 3rd Place Arjun Rai Kulung (1st Left).
Sunmaya Budha dominated the women’s 100km race with a time of 14 hours and 40 minutes, securing a commanding victory.
The women’s 100km race winners:1st Place Sunmaya Budha (Middle), 2nd Place Man Yee Cheung (Right), 3rd Place Angie Yan (Left).
Stone Tsang won the men's 50km race with a time of 05 hours, 44 minutes and 58 seconds.
The men’s 50km race winners:1st Place Stone Tsang (Middle), 2nd Place Tsz Hong Tam (Right), 3rd Place Hong Luk (Left).
Cho Yu Lam won the women’s 50km race with a time of 06 hours, 29 minutes and 36 seconds.
The women’s 50km race winners:1st Place Cho Yu Lam (Middle), 2nd Place Tsz Kei Wong (Left), 3rd Place Tsz Kwan Lee (Right).
Rex Lo won the men's 16km race with a time of 1 hour, 21 minutes 51 seconds.
The men’s 16km race winners:1st Place Rex Lo (2nd Right), 2nd Place Tsz Wai Yu (Right), 3rd Place Shiu Lun Yeung (Middle).
Katherine Lim won the women’s 16km race with a time of 1 hour, 53 minutes 19 seconds.
The women’s 16km race winners:1st Place Katherine Lim (Middle), 2nd Place Po Yuk To (2nd Right), 3rd Place Phoebe Mak (1st Right).
Singer Leung Chiu Fung once again participated in The North Face 100 Ultra Trail Challenge Hong Kong 2023 after the Hong Kong race in March and the Taipei race in June. Chi Fung participated in the 16km race this time and crossed the finish line with a time of 2 hours, 17 minutes and 40 seconds.
The North Face 100 Ultra Trail Challenge Hong Kong 2023 has added TNF Base Camp to provide refreshments and replenish runners’ energy.
A group of runners were enjoying the screen-printed eco bag DIY workshop at TNF Base Camp.


“The North Face 100 Ultra Trail Challenge Hong Kong 2023” 100km race started at 10:00 pm on 8 December. For the first time, the race started at night.


“The North Face 100 Ultra Trail Challenge Hong Kong 2023” 50km and 16km races started on the morning of 9 December. Let's run together!


The 100km runner started at Aqua Pearl in the evening and immediately passed the “The North Face” sign projected onto the mountain. The spectacle symbolized The North Face’s motto, “Never Stop Exploring”


The starting point and finish line for all races were located at Aqua Pearl in Tai Po. For the 100km race, runners first ascended to Pat Sin Leng, traversing along the ridge to Wong Leng and Ping Feng Shan. After crossing Cloudy Hill, they continued through the Lung Mun Country Trail and ascended to the highest point in Hong Kong, Tai Mo Shan.


In the men's 100km race, John Ray Onifa crossed the finish line with an impressive time of 11 hours, 57 minutes and 16 seconds, securing the title.


The men’s 100km race winners:1st Place John Ray Onifa (2nd Left), 2nd Place Guillaume Perrot (Middle), 3rd Place Arjun Rai Kulung (1st Left).


Sunmaya Budha dominated the women’s 100km race with a time of 14 hours and 40 minutes, securing a commanding victory.


The women’s 100km race winners:1st Place Sunmaya Budha (Middle), 2nd Place Man Yee Cheung (Right), 3rd Place Angie Yan (Left).


Stone Tsang won the men's 50km race with a time of 05 hours, 44 minutes and 58 seconds.


The men’s 50km race winners:1st Place Stone Tsang (Middle), 2nd Place Tsz Hong Tam (Right), 3rd Place Hong Luk (Left).


Cho Yu Lam won the women’s 50km race with a time of 06 hours, 29 minutes and 36 seconds.


The women’s 50km race winners:1st Place Cho Yu Lam (Middle), 2nd Place Tsz Kei Wong (Left), 3rd Place Tsz Kwan Lee (Right).


Rex Lo won the men's 16km race with a time of 1 hour, 21 minutes 51 seconds.


The men’s 16km race winners:1st Place Rex Lo (2nd Right), 2nd Place Tsz Wai Yu (Right), 3rd Place Shiu Lun Yeung (Middle).


Katherine Lim won the women’s 16km race with a time of 1 hour, 53 minutes 19 seconds.


The women’s 16km race winners:1st Place Katherine Lim (Middle), 2nd Place Po Yuk To (2nd Right), 3rd Place Phoebe Mak (1st Right).


Singer Leung Chiu Fung once again participated in The North Face 100 Ultra Trail Challenge Hong Kong 2023 after the Hong Kong race in March and the Taipei race in June. Chi Fung participated in the 16km race this time and crossed the finish line with a time of 2 hours, 17 minutes and 40 seconds.


The North Face 100 Ultra Trail Challenge Hong Kong 2023 has added TNF Base Camp to provide refreshments and replenish runners’ energy.


A group of runners were enjoying the screen-printed eco bag DIY workshop at TNF Base Camp.

About The North Face®

Founded in 1966, The North Face is a major company of VF Corporation headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA. It commits to serving outdoor athletes with professional equipment needed for every hard exploration. The North Face is named for the coldest, most unforgiving side of a mountain. Its logo draws inspiration from Half Dome, in Yosemite National Park, California. The North Face is its Chinese name, which means the utmost courage to challenge and explore. In 1997, The North Face applied a brand new mantra—Never Stop Exploring. It’s deeply rooted in the brand’s DNA as the most important motto. As a globally leading outdoor company, The North Face provides products tested by professional athletes and meeting needs of the outdoors, dedicated to exploring and challenging the limitation of human potentiality. Meanwhile, The North Face has always striven for the preservation of the environment. Through sustainable development programs, it works hard to reduce the negative impact of human activities on the environment. Its product offerings are available in retailers of professional sports brands across the globe. For more details, please visit https://www.thenorthface.com.hk or contact us for more brand news.

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