Originally published by David Tanner. Last updated by Stephanie Lown.
When you think of Hong Kong, running may not be the first thing that comes to mind—well, maybe a treadmill in a gym—but the city and streets are only a small slice of what Hong Kong has to offer. The country parks we have in our backyard cover a total area of 44,300 hectares—more nature than you can shake a stick at!
On our doorstep, we have scenic hills, woodlands, reservoirs, and rugged coastline, which are all easily accessible. In Hong Kong, we really do have it all. With this in mind, we have run and mapped over 650 kilometres of the best running routes in Hong Kong, covering road, trail, and athletic track locations. You’ll find all the classics, as well as the hidden gems you didn’t know about, and some useful information to improve your running experience.
We have handpicked (and run) all these routes to make sure they are worthy. It may seem like a lot, but we have only just scratched the surface of what’s out there. To set you on the right track, here are our favourite routes to run, whether you’re a seasoned athlete (a ‘runner‘) or you are just getting started (a ‘beginner’). Simply click on the route that takes your fancy for maps, tips, and more. Happy running, Hong Kong!