SZ-HK 168 · Boundless · Trail Run (with Youth Race)
Organized by TOPSTAR, this cross-border trail run targets runners from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and international communities. As the industry's first dual-city event, it will be held on August 23-24, 2025:
Shenzhen Courses (Aug 23): 40Km, 25Km, 16Km, Youth 8Km
Hong Kong Courses (Aug 24): 33Km, Youth 8Km
Runners experience both domestic and international trails, fostering global collaboration and embodying the philosophy of "SZ-HK Boundless, Mountains Boundless, Runners Boundless".
All courses are professionally designed and certified by TOPSTAR, offering dual TPST & ITRA scoring. TPST points can be redeemed for future race fees or gear purchases.
The event starts/finishes at Wangtong Campground beneath Wutong Mountain, providing professional support including hydration, route guidance, medical rescue, and timing.
TOPSTAR is a global trail and marathon platform integrating 85% of runners' data worldwide, linking ITRA, UTMB, TPST, and marathon results. Its TPST scoring system adapts to China's terrain and offers performance analytics. Details: https://www.topstar.run/about-topstar
SZ168-HK Course Technical Description
Below is the route map for each group and a detailed introduction to each CP point.
Start/Finish: Wangtong Campground at Wutong Mountain base, featuring yurt-style tents amidst green peaks.
【40KM Group】
Summit Wutong Peak (Shenzhen’s highest) twice.
- Start→SP1: 3.5Km stone path/road (1Km gentle climb), ideal warm-up.
- SP1→CP1 (Summit): 4.5Km trail climb (900m ascent, gradient difficulty 4.0). Volunteers guide key turns. Self-service vending at summit (WeChat/Alipay).
- CP1→CP2 (Tanxian Temple): 5.5Km descent (900m drop). CP2 offers hydration.
- CP2→SPX (Cloud Sea Plaza): 7Km rolling terrain; photo spot.
- SPX→CP3 (Xiutong Trail): 7.5Km downhill; expedite in heat.
- CP3→CP4 (Summit): 3Km steep climb (810m ascent).
- CP4→SP2 (Butterfly Valley Platform): 1Km ridge descent (scenic views). Optional aid at SP2.
- SP2→Finish: 6.8Km paved descent; sprint or leisure pace.
【25KM Group】
Matches 40KM to CP1, then:
- CP1→SP2: 1Km ridge descent (safety caution).
- SP2→CP5 (Dengyun Trail): 3Km drop + 5Km road.
- CP5→Finish: 1.5Km stairs → trail → 1.6Km road.
【16KM Group】
Matches 40KM to SP2, then identical finish segment.
【8KM Youth Group】
Blends road/trail for fitness test prep:
- Start→SP1.2 (Boundary Marker 34): 1Km climb (250m ascent).
- SP1.2→SP1.3 (Wutong Station): 1.5Km descent (slippery sections). Aid at SP1.3.
- SP1.3→Finish: 1.5Km road (avoid vehicles); 200m uphill finish.
