Marco Lui
Born in 1985 in Hong Kong, Marco Lui is a design researcher and photographer based in Japan and Portugal.
After majoring in Journalism at university, he began his career as a financial journalist, working across Hong Kong, Tokyo, and New York for 10 years. In 2018, he relocated to Japan to pursue a new path in design consulting. In 2021, prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, he founded "Studio AKARI," focusing on business development and problem-solving for companies, while also engaging in photography and documentary filmmaking. Additionally, he hosts the interview podcast "TRAIL HEAD." Although still new to running, Marco actively participates in trail races in various locations.
Main Race Results
◎2023
Western States Endurance Run (USA): 115th place (24:48:27)
IZU Trail Journey: 248th place (9:48:50)
◎2024
Anta Hong Kong 100 (Hong Kong): 27th place
Tokyo Grand Trail 50K: 12th place (10:38:12)
Shiga Kogen 100 (100K): 31st place (17:14:59)
Shinshu Togakushi Trail Race 35K: 15th place (5:01:54)
FunTrails Round Chichibu & Okumusashi 108K: 125th place (25:10:45)