Rules & Important notes :

1. 4TUL background

4TUL originated from a personal challenge in 2020. The "4T" refers to four major mountain trails in Hong Kong: the MacLehose Trail, Lantau Trail, Hong Kong Trail, and Wilson Trail. The Ultra Loop "UL" circuit starts and finishes at Tai Mo Shan.

•The 1st edition was an individual challenge for each runner.

•The 2nd and 3rd editions were held as virtual races.

•The 4th edition was a physical race held in March 2024.

•The 5th edition continues the tradition of having no ribbon markings on the race courses. Participants must download the GPX file provided by the organiser for navigation. Although over 95% of the route covers the four trails, participants are highly encouraged to conduct a recce beforehand to familiarise themselves with the terrain.

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2. Unique features

A distinctive aspect of 4TUL is that participants need a coordinated strategy that combines athleticism with resourceful planning to choose the start time for them from the following: 6:50am, 7:20am, 7:50am, or 8:20am. All participants must complete the first 26km section from Tai Mo Shan Rotary Park to Tuen Mun Pier, then take the 10:50am ferry from Tuen Mun Pier to Tai O Pier. Failure to board the 10:50am ferry will result in a DNF (Did Not Finish).

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3. Time limit

The time limit for each category is based on the official start time of 7:50am. However, the actual finish time for participants will be based on their chosen start time.

The rule regarding the time limit for each category being based on the official start time of 7:50 AM, despite there being multiple starting times, is designed to ensure flexibility for all participants. This structure allows runners to select a start time that best suits their pace and strategy, ensuring they can reach the Tuen Mun Pier in time for the 10:50am ferry. By offering multiple start times, the race accommodates runners of varying speeds and confidence levels. Slower runners or those less confident in their pace can opt for an earlier start, while faster, more confident runners can choose a later start time.

The key point is that while the time limit is standardised, the actual finish time for each participant is calculated based on their individual start time. This means everyone has an equal opportunity to perform at their best. Additionally, since all participants must take the same ferry, everyone begins the section from Tai O at the same time, ensuring a fair and synchronised continuation of the race. This rule balances flexibility with fairness, allowing each runner to compete on equal footing regardless of their chosen start time.

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4. Public transport requirements

Participants must use the following public transport between sections:

•Section 1 to Section 2: Tuen Mun Pier to Tai O Pier via CKS Fortune Ferry.

•Section 2 to Section 3: Mui Wo Pier to Central Pier via Sun Ferry.

•Section 3 to Section 4: Tai Koo to Lam Tin by MTR* (applicable to One Go participants only) or the shuttle bus provided by the organiser.

*One Go participants must take the MTR to cross the harbour. The last train of the day departs at 00:43am. Those who miss the last train must take the official shuttle bus, which operates at 45-minute intervals (1:45am, 2:30am, 3:15am, 4:00am, 4:45 am, or 5:30am). Participants unable to catch the last shuttle must take the MTR, the first one being at 6:03am

5. Mandatory Gear

All participants must adhere to the mandatory gear requirements. Please click the link to review the details of the Race Rules & Mandatory Gear 🔗 list.

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6. External support

Participants are reminded that pacing is not allowed. External support is permitted only at Checkpoints and Central Pier. Failure to comply with these rules may result in a time penalty or disqualification at the discretion of the Race Director.

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​​​​7. Bag drop services

Free bag drop services will be provided to all participants. Drop bags and mid-race bags (for Warrior and One Go participants only) will be collected at the start. All drop bags will be sent to the finish points. Warrior and One Go participants will have their mid-race bags collected at the Mui Wo Checkpoint.

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​規則及注意事項 ：

1. 4TUL背景

4TUL源於2020年始創人的個人挑戰。4TUL 中的 4T 意指路線落在本港4條主要山徑「4 Trails」， 即麥理浩徑、鳳凰徑、港島徑及衛奕信徑；路線的起點和終點同樣位於大帽山，完成路線後的軌跡是一個超級大圈 「Ultra Loop」(UL)。  

•4TUL第一屆賽事為挑戰者單獨挑戰。

•第二屆及第三屆進入賽事模式，在疫情期間，賽事均以虛擬賽形式進行。

•第四屆在2025年3月進行實體賽。

•第五屆延續過去的傳統，賽道上並不提供任何絲帶引路。參賽者必須下載大會提供的GPX 檔作導航。雖然95%以上路線落在4徑上，大會仍然建議參賽者在賽事前試路，以便熟悉路線及了解路況。

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2. 獨有特色

4TUL 賽事獨特之處是參賽者需要考慮其個人能力及配速等策略後去選定起步時間: 早上6時50分、7時20分、7時50分、8時20分。所有參賽者必須完成由大帽山扶輪公園至屯門碼頭的26公里路段，接著乘搭10時50分由屯門碼頭開至大澳碼頭的航班。未能登上10時50分的航班將會視為未能完成賽事 (DNF)。

3. 限時

各組別的限時以大會起步時間7時50分為基礎， 唯參賽者實際完成時間以其​選定的起步時間作計算。

​每個組別的起跑時間都有多個選擇，旨在確保所有參賽者都能靈活安排時間。這不同時間起步的安排讓參賽者選擇最適合自己速度和策略，確保他們能夠準時抵達屯門碼頭，乘搭早上10時50分的航班。透過提供多個起步時間的選擇，可滿足參賽者不同速度和信心的需求。速度較慢或對自身速度缺乏信心的參賽者可以選擇較早的起跑時間；相反，速度較快、信心充足的參賽者則可以選擇較遲的起步時間。​

每個組別限時的時間都是一致，但每位參賽者的實際完成時間是根據他們各自的起步時間作計算。這意味著每個人都有平等的機會展現最佳水準。此外，由於所有參賽者必須乘坐同一班渡輪，因此每個參賽者都會同時從大澳出發，確保比賽公平及同時地進行。此規則在靈活性和公平性之間取得平衡，令每位跑步者無論選擇什麼起步時間都可以公平地競爭。

4.公共接駁交通工具要求 

參賽者必須使用以下公共交通接駁各路線:

第1段至第2段: 屯門碼頭至大澳碼頭 - 富裕小輪。

第2段至第3段: 梅窩碼頭至中環碼頭 - 新渡輪。

第3段至第4段: 太古至藍田 - 地鐵* (適用於One Go 參賽者)或大會提供的穿梭巴士服務。

*One Go 參賽者必需乘搭地鐵過海。地鐵尾班列車為凌晨00時43分。不能趕及乘搭尾班列車的參賽者必須乘搭大會提供的穿梭巴，班次為45分鐘一班 (凌晨1時45分、2時30分、3時15分、4時正、4時45分 或 5時30分)。參賽者未能趕及最後一班穿梭巴必須乘搭地鐵，首班列車時間為早上6時03分。

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5. 強制裝備

所有參賽者必須依照賽事強制裝備要求。詳情請點擊連結細閱 「賽事強制裝備要求 🔗」。  

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6. 外部支援

不允許有配速員。外部支援只限於在檢查站內及中環碼頭。違規者會導致加時處分或被取消資格，最終裁決由賽事總監決定。​

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7. 寄存行李服務

大會將提供免費寄存行李服務給所有參賽者。

行李及中繼包 (只適用於Warrior and One Go participants) 可在起點​寄存。所有行李將依據參賽者參加的組別送到相關的終點。Warrior and One Go 參賽者的中繼包將會送到梅窩檢查站。