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Hood to Coast China · Yueshan Xianghai

Running Beyond Borders

Where teamwork carries you from mountains to the sea

2023 – 2025Zhangjiakou, China

Published: Mar 19, 2026, 10:00 AM

Running Beyond Borders

At Zephyr Running Club, running is more than training and competition — it is about community, exploration, and shared experiences. As a Singapore-based running community, we actively encourage our members to participate in international races and connect with runners from around the world.

Since 2023, Zephyr Running Club has organised teams to participate in renowned international relay races such as Hood to Coast and Yueshan Xianghai. These iconic events bring runners together to complete long-distance relay challenges that often stretch across cities, mountains, and coastal landscapes.

Zephyr Running Club Hood to Coast China 2025 team poster
Zephyr Running Club's full squad for Hood to Coast China 2025 — Zhangjiakou
Runners on the race route with wind turbines in the background
Runners taking on the open road — wind turbines standing tall on the rolling hills of the race route

The Spirit of Team Relay

Relay races like Hood to Coast and Yueshan Xianghai are unique endurance events where teamwork is at the heart of the experience. Runners take turns completing different legs of the course, supporting each other through day and night to reach the finish line together.

For many of our members, these races are not only physical challenges but also unforgettable journeys — shared moments of perseverance, encouragement, and celebration.

Zephyr runner on the road with team support car alongside
Team members supporting a runner at the relay checkpoint
Pushing through rain and fatigue on each leg, and rallying around a teammate at the checkpoint

Community and Opportunity

In line with our community values, Zephyr Running Club also works to provide community and charity race opportunities, allowing more runners to experience international events who may not otherwise have the chance to participate.

Beyond the race itself, we organise group training sessions, team bonding activities, and race experience sharing, creating an environment where runners can grow together and build lasting friendships.

Pre-race team dinner with Zephyr and Chinese running club partners
Pre-race dinner with our Chinese running club partners — 新加坡椰风跑步团 and 北方户外俱乐部 united over a shared table

Looking Forward

Through participation in overseas races — particularly those in China and across Asia — Zephyr Running Club aims to strengthen connections between running communities and promote the spirit of running beyond borders.

We look forward to bringing more runners on these journeys and continuing to celebrate the power of teamwork, endurance, and global friendship through running.

Zephyr team photo at the finish line
Zephyr team celebrating with medals at the finish
Together at the finish line, and together on the podium — medals earned, memories made