The race is positioned around the themes of public welfare, education, spirit of unity, and self-challenge. There will be various supporting activities, including: "My Ultramarathon" seminars held throughout Greater China, Hong Kong Spirit Ultramarathon Team training, the Hong Kong Spirit Ultramarathon Team's participation in the Asian 100km Championships, and an ultramarathon exhibition.
This race aims to promote public welfare by raising funds for the Fu You Foundation. The chairman of the Fu You Foundation, renowned celebrity Eric Tsang, will organize a 24-hour celebrity relay team to cheer for all participants on-site. It is expected to be one of the largest and most significant charity and sporting events in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Ultramarathon Association will host the inaugural Hong Kong Ultramarathon 24/12-hour race from January 30 to January 31, 2015, followed by a 6-hour race and a 5-hour relay race on February 1. Interested runners are welcome to visit the official website of the Hong Kong Ultramarathon Association for more details about the event.
