2026 KAILAS ULTRA TOUR MT. SIGUNIANG

35K course guide
on Mount Siguniang.

UTMS 35K · Happy Cowboy 35. The shortest course. The GPS tracker, crampons, power bank, gloves, warm hat and sunglasses are not required for this category; see the equipment table below.

35K · 32.2 km3,250–4,074 mStart Sat 7 Nov · 07:30 (Wave 1) · 08:30 (Wave 2)
01 / 35K course

UTMS 35K · Happy Cowboy 35

The shortest course. The GPS tracker, crampons, power bank, gloves, warm hat and sunglasses are not required for this category; see the equipment table below.

Distance
32.2 km
(platform)
Elevation
3,250–4,074 m
Start
Sat 7 Nov · 07:30 (Wave 1) · 08:30 (Wave 2)
Siguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center
Cut-off
Sat 7 Nov · 19:30 (Wave 1) · 20:30 (Wave 2)
02 / Key facts

What you need to know.

Check-inSat 7 Nov · 06:30–07:20 (Wave 1) · 07:30–08:20 (Wave 2)
StartSat 7 Nov · 07:30 (Wave 1) · 08:30 (Wave 2) · Siguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center
Final cut-offSat 7 Nov · 19:30 (Wave 1) · 20:30 (Wave 2)
Technical briefingFri 6 Nov · 16:30–17:30 (technical briefing, 50K / 35K)
Age range18–63
Fee (domestic)CNY 799 · Overseas fee not stated in the sources checked; confirm on the booking page
GPS trackerNot required
CramponsNot required
Headlamp1
Power bankNot required
Night runningNot named as a night section in the official article
03 / Mandatory equipment · 35K

Required items for this course.

ItemRequired for 35K
Race bib (provided by organiser)✓
GPS tracker (provided by organiser, deposit required)–
Participant wristband (provided by organiser)✓
Windproof & waterproof hooded jacket (fully taped seams)✓
Insulated top (≥300 g wool, PrimaLoft or water-resistant down recommended)✓
Windproof & warm pants✓
Full-finger gloves (waterproof recommended)–
Warm hat that covers the ears–
UV-protective sunglasses–
Mobile phone✓
Power bank–
Navigation device (phone or watch with the downloaded track)✓
Headlamp or flashlight×1
Simple crampons (at least 8 points)–
Basic first-aid kit (2 emergency blankets, whistle, bandages)✓
Portable trash bag✓
Water vessel (≥1 L; disposable plastic bottles not accepted)✓
Cup or bowl for checkpoint supplies (≥100 mL)✓
Reserve energy supply (≥400 kcal)✓
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-day timeline

Your timetable.

Events that apply to all categories and to 35K specifically. Times are Beijing time (UTC+8).

DayTimeEventLocation
Wed 4 Nov08:00–14:00Official bus (Chengdu → Siguniang Mountain)Chengdu Yijia Style Hotel
Wed 4 Nov14:00–20:00Packet pickup (all categories; 100K only on this day)Siguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center
Thu 5 Nov08:00–14:00Official bus (Chengdu → Siguniang Mountain)Chengdu Yijia Style Hotel
Thu 5 Nov10:00–20:00Packet pickup (70K / 50K / 45K / 35K)Siguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center
Thu 5 Nov10:00–18:00Outdoor marketSiguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center
Fri 6 Nov10:00–20:00Packet pickup (50K / 35K)Siguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center
Fri 6 Nov10:00–18:00Outdoor marketSiguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center
Fri 6 Nov14:00–16:30FUGA Elite Meet & Old Friends RaceCourse to be confirmed
Fri 6 Nov16:30–17:30Technical briefing (50K / 35K)Siguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center
Sat 7 Nov06:30–07:2035K Wave 1 check-inSiguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center
Sat 7 Nov07:3035K Wave 1 startSiguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center
Sat 7 Nov07:30–08:2035K Wave 2 check-inSiguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center
Sat 7 Nov08:3035K Wave 2 startSiguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center
Sat 7 Nov14:30–15:00Award ceremony (35K / 45K / 50K / 70K / 100K)Siguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center
Sat 7 Nov19:3035K Wave 1 cut-offSiguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center
Sat 7 Nov20:3035K Wave 2 cut-offSiguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center
Sat 7 Nov20:30–21:00Whole roast lamb & potluck dinnerSiguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center
Sun 8 Nov08:00–10:30Official bus (Siguniang Mountain → Chengdu)Siguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center
Sun 8 Nov08:30–12:00Volunteer appreciation day (Shuangqiaogou / Changpinggou scenic area)Shuangqiaogou / Changpinggou Scenic Area
05 / Official sources

Route and registration.

GPX track · UTMS-35.gpx ↗
Strava route ↗
Book on GoRunAsia.com ↗
Race appeals: utms@ultratour.com.cn