2026 KAILAS ULTRA TOUR MT. SIGUNIANG

The high-altitude race on Mount Siguniang.

Five categories from 32 km to 100 km, 3,180–4,612 m, in the Mount Siguniang Scenic Area, Sichuan. Mandatory gear, race-week schedule and official channels.

4–7 November 2026Xiaojin, Sichuan, China100K · 70K · 50K · 45K · 35K
01 / Event overview

Five categories.
One high-altitude mountain system.

Race dates
4–7 Nov
2026
Location
Mount Siguniang
Xiaojin, Sichuan
Altitude
3,180–4,612 m
Avg. above 4,200 m
100K cut-off
Sat 7 Nov
17:00

KAILAS Ultra-Trail Mount Siguniang runs through the Mount Siguniang Scenic Area in Aba Prefecture. The course is 100% off-road: original mountain trails, alpine meadows, Haizi lakes and primeval forest, with no paved or motor-vehicle roads on the route.

Night sections are part of the 70K and 100K courses, and every category crosses high ground. Check the mandatory equipment table below before you travel; gear is inspected at packet pickup, at the start and at selected checkpoints and finish.

100K · Dream Wall 10099.4 km · 3,180–4,560 m · start Fri 6 Nov 09:00
70K · Dreamy Path 7070.0 km · 3,250–4,612 m · start Fri 6 Nov 23:00
50K · Pretty You 5050.5 km · 3,250–4,455 m · start Sat 7 Nov 05:00
45K · Free Soul 4542.9 km · 3,245–4,560 m · two waves, Fri 6 Nov
35K · Happy Cowboy 3532.2 km · 3,250–4,074 m · two waves, Sat 7 Nov
02 / Categories at a glance

Choose your course.

CategoryStartFinal cut-offDistanceElevationFee (domestic)
100KFri 6 Nov · 09:00Sat 7 Nov · 17:0099.4 km3,180–4,560 mCNY 2,099
70KFri 6 Nov · 23:00Sat 7 Nov · 21:0070.0 km3,250–4,612 mCNY 1,599
50KSat 7 Nov · 05:00Sat 7 Nov · 21:0050.5 km3,250–4,455 mCNY 1,099
45KFri 6 Nov · 07:30 (Wave 1) · 08:00 (Wave 2)Fri 6 Nov · 20:30 (Wave 1) · 21:00 (Wave 2)42.9 km3,245–4,560 mCNY 999
35KSat 7 Nov · 07:30 (Wave 1) · 08:30 (Wave 2)Sat 7 Nov · 19:30 (Wave 1) · 20:30 (Wave 2)32.2 km3,250–4,074 mCNY 799

Overseas fee: not stated in the sources checked; confirm the amount on the booking page before paying. Ages 18–63 for all categories.

NewOfficial 100K course analysis: read before race week ↗
NewPacket pickup, required documents & race-weekend info →
03 / Mandatory equipment

Check it before you leave home.

Equipment is checked at packet pickup, at the start, at selected checkpoints (CP3, CP5 and CP14 are named in the official article) and at the finish. Missing any mandatory item affects eligibility or the result.

ItemSource35K45K50K70K100K
Race bib (provided by organiser)Organiser✓✓✓✓✓
GPS tracker (provided by organiser, deposit required)Organiser–✓✓✓✓
Participant wristband (provided by organiser)Organiser✓✓✓✓✓
Windproof & waterproof hooded jacket (fully taped seams)Participant✓✓✓✓✓
Insulated top (≥300 g wool, PrimaLoft or water-resistant down recommended)Participant✓✓✓✓✓
Windproof & warm pantsParticipant✓✓✓✓✓
Full-finger gloves (waterproof recommended)Participant–✓✓✓✓
Warm hat that covers the earsParticipant–✓✓✓✓
UV-protective sunglassesParticipant–✓✓✓✓
Mobile phoneParticipant✓✓✓✓✓
Power bankParticipant–≥5,000 mAh≥5,000 mAh≥10,000 mAh≥10,000 mAh
Navigation device (phone or watch with the downloaded track)Participant✓✓✓✓✓
Headlamp or flashlightParticipant×1×1×1×2×2
Simple crampons (at least 8 points)Participant–✓✓✓✓
Basic first-aid kit (2 emergency blankets, whistle, bandages)Participant✓✓✓✓✓
Portable trash bagParticipant✓✓✓✓✓
Water vessel (≥1 L; disposable plastic bottles not accepted)Participant✓✓✓✓✓
Cup or bowl for checkpoint supplies (≥100 mL)Participant✓✓✓✓✓
Reserve energy supply (≥400 kcal)Participant✓✓✓✓✓
Note from the organiser: The organising committee may add mandatory equipment based on pre-race weather reports. The latest updates will be published on the official WeChat account of KAILAS Ultra-Trail Mount Siguniang.
04 / Race-week timing

Key times, Wed 4 – Sun 8 Nov.

Full daily schedule, shuttle timing and every distance's check-in in one place: open the schedule page.

DayTimeEvent
Thu 5 Nov16:00–17:30Technical briefing (100K / 70K / 45K)
Fri 6 Nov07:30 / 08:0045K Wave 1 / 2 start, Shuangqiaogou Hongshulin
Fri 6 Nov09:00100K start, Shuangqiaogou Hongshulin
Fri 6 Nov23:0070K start, Siguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center
Sat 7 Nov05:0050K start
Sat 7 Nov07:30 / 08:3035K Wave 1 / 2 start
Sat 7 Nov14:30–15:00Award ceremony (all categories)
05 / Official channels

Stay with the official sources.

Coach schedules, boarding points and the accommodation list are still being confirmed by the organiser. Follow the official WeChat account of KAILAS Ultra-Trail Mount Siguniang and the booking page for the latest notices.

Official WeChat article (mandatory equipment) ↗
Book on GoRunAsia.com ↗
utms@ultratour.com.cn (appeals)