Vibram® Hong Kong 100, title-sponsored by the renowned Italian sole-maker, Vibram, is back for a second season. The race takes place on February 18, 2012.

Marketing Manager of Vibram® China, George Liu commented on today’s conference, saying “ Vibram® is the world’s leader of professional high performance shoes in soles making industry and it is perfect match to support Hong Kong 100 and promote trail running. As part of the initiative, Vibram® will also sponsor a special Vibram® Extraordinary Hong Kong Team- a select team of 5 young athletes that embodies Vibram®’s spirit.”

“Ordinary People for an Extraordinary Race” is the theme for this year’s Hong Kong 100. Vibram® has selected a team of five young athletes united by the dream of living an extraordinary experience, to challenge Hong Kong 100's notoriously hilly and beautiful course. These athletes are bracing themselves for the many challenges they will face in order to cross the finishing line. In addition, Vibram® Extraordinary Hong Kong Team have to fulfill the task of product testing, they need to run in the kit provided by Vibram® and by any technical partners of the Vibram® Hong Kong 100 Vibram Team.

Vibram® Hong Kong 100 2012 technical partners include Lafuma, New Balance and Hi-Tec.