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Kids, family, corporates and elites hit trails Hysan Island Hike & Run

Hong Kong - Nov 23, 2025 – It was a full mix of children, fast elites to corporates out hiking and running the Tai Tam trails at this year’s Hysan Island Hike & Run in Happy Valley, Hong Kong.

Men’s 23km overall winner Nepalese Santosh Tamang said “ The marking was great on a beautiful course as really liked it. Fantastic well organized and lots of marshals by Action Asia and thank you Hysan for supporting good cause as so much fun” who finished 1^st overall in 2 hours 6 minutes 57 seconds.

Grabbing 2nd place overall in men’s 23km was Jeffrey Cho Yu Hin. “Great day out on the trails today as couldn’t have asked for a better beautiful day to spend in the mountains and countryside. Thanks so much for organizing a fantastic event both Action Asia and Hysan” said Cho who finished 2nd overall in 2 hours 8 minutes 25 seconds.

Next across the finish line in 23km in 3^rd place overall was Alexander Lithgow . “Today was fantastic and really good long flat mountain trails, steep technical sections, challenging hills for one incredible workout for the legs. Thanks so much, said finishing 3rd in 2 hours 12 minutes 3 seconds.

“Today was a quite interesting with a mix of steep hills (The TWINS), steep downhills with some short technical sections with quite a mix of everything as everyone really enjoyed and quite happy with my win. Great job all for making me work hard and to all the sponsors like Hysan for so much support.” Said overall Womens’ 23km winner Juliamit Lepdia who finished in 2 hours 45 minutes 59 seconds.

Next across the finish line in Women’s 23km at Hysan Island Hike and Run was Virginie Didier. “Weather was just amazing today as had so much fun on this course. Thank you so much for great organizing and look forward to the next Action Asia race” said 2^nd Women overall Virginie Didier who finished in 2 hours 48 minutes 27 seconds.

Third in the Womens 23km was Miriam Freller who was all smiles at the finish. “It was an amazing race as such a fun way to explore the area and so happy everything went well as had so much fun” said 3^rd overall Freller who finished in 2 hours 50 minutes 50 seconds.

“I came out to support my son and great to see he is doing well” said “Wong 黃Ho Chung 浩聰with a big happy smile on his face after his son wong Wu Yin won the 15km distance in 1 hour 29 minutes 3 seconds.

“I participated in the 15km race this time, and it felt incredibly rewarding to finish and secure first place. The route was quite long with significant elevation gain, and there were some rugged sections to navigate. The most enjoyable part was definitely the final dash down the staircase. I’ll definitely be joining this race again next time!” said 15km overall winner Wong Wu Yin standing next to his proud father Wong Ho Chung.

For Hysan it’s the concept of promoting healthy living through running in some of Hong Kong's most scenic trails. As a part of Hysan’s wider commitment to giving back to the community, the Company and Action Asia Events are proud to promote wellness and sustainability through this premier hiking and running event every year. Routes for the 6km & 15km remained unchanged, but the 23km distance was slightly shortened to 20.5km due to construction on the Boa Vista track in Tai Tam country park with beautiful scenery and different levels of challenges.  

Hysan is delighted to continue its partnership with Action Asia Events for the Hysan Island Hike and Run, promoting healthy living through trail hiking and running in the picturesque landscape of Southern Hong Kong Island. By engaging participants of all ages to be part of a vibrant running culture, Hysan is committed to promoting health and wellness in the community.

Action Asia Events Director Michael Maddess was extremely happy with the feedback and believes more youth will engage in the outdoors of Hong Kong. “It’s always encouraging seeing so many smiles on young faces together with numerous novices taking to the outdoors for the first time. It shows how important the wellness journey is for so many and equally impressive with the seeds being planted to the young generation relishing the outdoors. As with corporates sending staff for the very first time as many said they loved the experience and will be back which is always encouraging. Couldn’t have created this without the fantastic support of Hysan making this Island Hike & Run a great success. Look forward to the 2026 edition and welcoming even more in all distances”.

The Hysan Island Hike & Run started and finished at Green Lane Park, Upper Happy Valley area of Hong Kong Island with the 23km (20.5km due to small construction work) covering 1016m elevation gain with a maximum height of 422m, while the 15km category has around 688m elevation gain with a maximum height of 422m while the 6Km that goes over Violet Hill and covers close 378m elevation gain with a max elevation of 436m.

The Hysan Island Hike & Run was organized by Action Asia Events and could not have happened without the kind support of Hysan Properties, Lee Gardens, SIS gels, Neon Tiger fruit drink, BIX recovery, Corona beer, Action X Store, Watsons water,  Action Asia Sports Academy together with all the marshals, medics and volunteers.

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RESULTS

Top 5 Men – 23 km

Overall – BIB - Last Name - First Name – Nationality - Team / Time
1. (108) Tamang Santosh - Nepal -- 02:06:57
2. (49) Cho 曹 Yu Hin Jeffrey 宇軒 - Hong Kong SAR - The Peak Hunter 02:03:25
3. (87) Lithgow Alexander - Hong Kong SAR - Treasure Island 02:12:03
4. (111) Mcgirr Andrew - United Kingdom -- 02:15:38
5. (44) Cove John - United Kingdom -- 02:21:59

Top 5 Women – 23 km
Overall – BIB - Last Name - First Name – Nationality - Team / Time
1. (103) Lepcha Juliamit - India -- 02:45:59
2. (76) Didier Virginie - France -- 02:48:27
3. (105) Freller Miriam - Austria -- 02:50:50
4. (45) Heymans Pauline - Belgium -- 02:57:04
5. (101) Wong 王 Wai Kiu 蔚翹 - Hong Kong SAR -- 03:00:19

Top 5 Men – 15 km
Overall – BIB - Last Name - First Name – Nationality - Team / Time
1. (339) Wong 黃 Wu Yin 護然 - Hong Kong SAR -- 01:29:03
2. (368) Tang 鄧 Wai Yin 偉賢 - Hong Kong SAR -- 01:39:35
3. (321) David Greg - France -- 01:43:30
4. (365) Deloy Patrick - Germany Zupe 01:56:07
5. (313) Yung 翁 Thomas 德明 - Hong Kong SAR -- 01:56:27

Top 5 Women – 15 km
Overall – BIB - Last Name - First Name – Nationality - Team / Time
1. (319) Aherns Lee Ann - Canada -- 01:54:12
2. (337) Montfort Laetitia - France -- 01:57:30
3. (304) Yeung 楊 Hilda 曉晴 - Hong Kong SAR -- 02:00:00
4. (366) Zeto 司徒 Suet Ching 雪晴 - Hong Kong SAR - Team markyu 02:03:37
5. (308) Wang 王 Nga Sze 雅思 - Hong Kong SAR -- 02:04:15

Top 5 Men – 6 km
Overall – BIB - Last Name - First Name – Nationality - Team / Time
1. (660) Meistermann Hippolyte - France -- 00:49:20
2. (658) Rudge Laurence - United Kingdom -- 00:49:40
3. (657) Rudge Billy - United Kingdom -- 00:52:45
4. (691) Ng 吳 Yin For 燕科 - Hong Kong SAR -- 00:53:28
5. (614) Lo 盧 Edmond 子雋 - Hong Kong SAR -- 00:53:50

Top 5 Women – 6 km
Overall – BIB - Last Name - First Name – Nationality - Team / Time
1. (638) Duc Romane – France - NATIVE UNION 00:58:20
2. (645) Cybulska-Dusson Malgorzata - Poland -- 00:58:59
3. (670) Bisagni Keara - Italy -- 00:59:14
4. (671) Bisagni Arabella Italy -- 00:59:14
5. (656) Lezhnina Tanya - Russia -- 01:01:30

Race Info

Event Name	HYSAN Island Hike and Run
Date	Nov 23, 2025 (Sunday)
Start Time	7:45 am (23 km) 7:50 am (15 km & 6km)
Start Location	Green Lane Park, Upper Happy Valley area, Hong Kong Island
Finish Location	Green Lane Park, Upper Happy Valley area, Hong Kong Island
Distance	23 km-(20.5), 15 km, 6 km
Category	Trail Running and Hiking
Website Hysan event page	https://www.actionasiaevents.com/our-events/2025-hysan-island-hike-and-run/

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Action Asia Events is the organizer of spectacular, extraordinary remote marathons for adventure travel seekers & trail running enthusiasts that inspire and push the boundaries of participants. Having organized over 300 events over the past 25 years Action Asia Events constantly keeps inspiring and pushes the boundaries of adventure travel, ultra-marathon and team building. Responsibilities range from designing courses, selection of the venue, dates and race format to raising the funds essential to run the race as well as liaising with NGO’s and non-profits for fund raising activities related to environment, education and health.