How to follow the Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships

The inaugural Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships will take place in Ulju, South Korea from October 25 to 26, 2024. With the Opening Ceremony taking place this Thursday (24th October), here is an overview on the championships and a guide on how best to follow all the action.

About the Championships

The inaugural Asia-Pacific Trail Running Championships are set to be the most competitive trail races in the region's history.

The event features three races:

• U23 Race: 15.9 km with 1,182 m of elevation gain (4.5-hour time limit), for athletes aged 23 and under.
• Short Trail Race: 41 km with 2,783 m of elevation gain (10-hour time limit).
• Long Trail Race: 74 km with 4,787 m of elevation gain (18.5-hour time limit).

Each race includes men’s, women’s, individual, and team categories, with an overall team ranking as well.

You can also find here a brief introduction to some of the highest-ranked athletes.

Yuri Yoshizumi (Japan, ITRA PI 772)

John Ray “Stingray” Onifa (Philippines, ITRA PI 861)

 

You can catch the Short Trail Race and Long Trail Race via live stream to stay up-to-date with the event.

 

For ongoing coverage and the highlights, follow all the action on APTRC’s Instagram and Facebook accounts throughout event week and beyond.