TransLantau included on Spartan Trail World Championship; US$18,000 in prize money to be split among winners
- Hong Kong’s 100km race across Lantau is one of 10 races on the world circuit, which includes an unprecedented prize pot
- Organisers say the international make-up of participants attracted Spartan to attach its brand to TransLantau
The 104km TransLantau has been placed on the Spartan Trail World Championship series. It is one of 10 races on the circuit and will now offer US$18,000 (around HK$140,000) in prize money.
“It’s a real international event. We have 43 different nationalities and 40 per cent of our runners come from overseas. We have good media coverage in many countries, not just Hong Kong. That is why we were approached by Spartan,” said TransLantau organiser Sabrina Dumont.
One of the most significant elements, which sets it apart from similar world circuits such as the Ultra-Trail World Tour, is the prize money.
The male and female winners of the 104km TransLantau, set to take place in November, will receive US$2,000 each. Second to fifth place receives US$1,500, US$800, US$600 and US$400. There is also a 43km race, with prizes of US$1,500, US$1,000, US$600, US$400 and US$200 on offer.
