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4 Trails:

4 Trails:4 Trails:4 Trails:

MacLehose, Wilson, Hong Kong, Lantau

Run one after another. Starting on Chinese New Year. 

Ending when it's done.

4 Trails:

4 Trails:4 Trails:4 Trails:

MacLehose, Wilson, Hong Kong, Lantau

Run one after another. Starting on Chinese New Year. 

Ending when it's done.

3 months to prepare, 3 days to complete

What is the: Hong Kong 298?

True to the inspiration of this challenge, the Hong Kong 298, is a milestone in a larger yearlong personal development challenge.


The challenge is to complete the four trails self-supported, consecutively under 72 hours, starting on Chinese New Year.

Follow the Training Process

Training sessions are uploaded to Strava to track progress and help runners that want to compete in the challenge in the future.

Nelson's Strava

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    Summary Stats

    Results: Attempt #1

    Training: Attempt #1

    Training: Attempt #1

    Day 1: 42 km (44,761 steps)

    Day 2: 58 km (61,064 steps)

    Day 3: 67 km (70,138 steps)

    Day 4: 24 km (28,180 steps)

    Day 5: 36 km (43,380 steps)


    Distance: 227 km (141 mi)

    Steps: 247,523

    Training: Attempt #1

    Training: Attempt #1

    Training: Attempt #1

    Timeline: Nov 2025 to Mid-Feb 2026

    Total Distance: 1002 km (623 mi)

    Stairs Climbed: 34,240 Steps (6088 m elevation gain)


    Longer Test Runs:

    1. Nov 30: 21,5 km (14,750 steps) - 1h31m
    2. Dec 14: 38,77 km (31,242 steps) - 3h28m
    3. Dec 28: 42,78 km (38,002 steps) - 4h03m
    4. Jan 4: 80,68 km (75,914 steps) - 10h30m

    Meet Nelson

    Leading by Example

    Raised in Seattle, I had the fortune of being immersed in a multi-cultural melting pot with families from around the world who now call the Pacific Northwest Home. My parents, coming from Europe & Africa, made the same journey.


    Their journey started my path to entrepreneurship. Growing up, I participated in the hustle firsthand. Going to conferences to meet with customers, working with local election campaigns, painting and cleaning houses, doing landscaping and hauling junk, there was always an opportunity to help.


    Fast forward, I had the privilege of attending the University of Pennsylvania (for undergrad and grad). During my masters, I started running to get out of the apartment, relieve stress, and get back in shape.


    I’ve been running off and on since.


    Towards the end of my masters, I set out on my own entrepreneurship journey, building out two organizations: Avian Dynamics and GLBL Foundation. The mission of both organizations at the core is to help people.


    Out of the blue, at the start of 2025 my aunt passed away. Little after halfway through the year, I met someone who catalyzed and accelerated the way I’ve been thinking about life, growth and chance.


    This year of stacked up chances has led me to this challenge, this adventure.


    It marks a time for me to reflect, to slow down, to connect, to focus on self-improvement, and to move forward with further purpose. 


    I'm sharing this with you to: 

    • Inspire you to dream big and go for the impossible
    • Inspire you to build community and bring people together
    • Inspire you to create a positive impact on the world, small or large


    Just like this challenge, any journey is filled with ups and downs. Mistakes, many mistakes, are made along the way. This will require preparation, grace, patience and a determined spirit.


    The important part is the process, the experiences and the community along the way. With the goal to leave everyone we cross paths with better off.


    If you see me out there running, feel free to join!


    "It always seems impossible until it's done" - Nelson Mandela

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