Four Trails: Screening and Discussion

EVENT DESCRIPTION

A powerful documentary that evokes reflections on personal perseverance and the human spirit, Four Trails follows the trials and tribulations of participants of the Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge (“HK4TUC”). Along the way, the film spotlights the vibrant community of trail runners and the unrivalled mountains and open spaces that makes Hong Kong a favorite amongst hikers, ultra-runners and endurance athletes.

Director Robin Lee, two-time Finisher Nikki Han and HK4TUC founder Andre Blumberg will join us after the screening to share their reflections on the film’s success and the plans for the 2026 edition.

About Four Trails (The film will be in English and Cantonese, with Traditional Chinese and English subtitles):

At the time, they said it couldn’t be done. In 2012, Andre Blumberg set off by himself, to run all four of Hong Kong’s iconic ultra distance trails in just four days. 298km and over 14,500m of climbing later, one of the hardest ultra marathons in the world – the Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge – was born.

With the 2021 edition of the challenge as the backdrop, Four Trails takes you on a journey from when the concept was first was conceived to its current format. Under 60 hours to be deemed a ‘Finisher’ and under 72 hours to be a ‘Survivor’, unsupported and with an ever-evolving set of rules. It takes a deep dive into the famous four trails that make up the challenge, and you will both laugh and cry as the astonishing stories of those who dare attempt such a feat unfold.

6:15 pm Registration
6:30 pm Opening remarks
6:35 pm Screening
8:15 pm Fireside Chat
8:45 pm Q&A with Audience
8:55 pm Closing remarks
9:00 pm End

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

Robin Lee is an award-winning Hong Kong filmmaker and cinematographer best known for his debut feature documentary Four Trails, which chronicles the 298-kilometer Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge. Celebrated for its stunning visuals and powerful storytelling, the film earned Robin the Best New Director Award at the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards, was named one of the Top 10 Hong Kong Films of 2024, and won the Audience Award at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival. It became the second highest-grossing documentary in Hong Kong history, surpassing HK$10 million. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Robin studied locally before earning a Sports Science and Engineering degree from the University of Birmingham. His career began in adventure sports, producing ski films and working with global brands.
Four Trails was a self-funded passion project completed over three years, focusing on everyday individuals. Robin hopes audiences can draw a parallel between the athletes’ journeys and their own lives and gain confidence to take on new challenges ahead.

Nikki Han has lived in Hong Kong for 21 years with her husband and is the proud mother of two daughters—Miya, 22, and Isla, 18. She began trail running in 2010 and has since completed a wide range of races, from 15km to 440km. Nikki has taken on some of the most gruelling ultra-marathon challenges in the World. At 49 years old, she was the first ever female Finisher of the infamous Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge, and she is the only woman to have finished twice.

Andre Blumberg is from Germany originally but has lived in Asia for 30 years and calls Hong Kong home. He is the Founder and Challenge Director of the Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge (“HK4TUC”). In 2012, Andre set off by himself, to run all four of Hong Kong's iconic ultra distance trails in just four consecutive days. 298km and over 14,500m of climbing later, one of the hardest ultra marathons in the world HK4TUC was born. The challenge is now in its 15th edition during Chinese New Year in 2026. Andre is the Chief Digital Officer at CLP Holdings.