calendar_today 10 Jul, 2026 – 12 Jul, 2026
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sell $50.00 – $320.00
The 2026 Chongli 168 Ultra Trail is officially scheduled to begin on July 10, 2026. This event continues its tradition as China's largest trail running festival, taking place in the Zhangjiakou region, the high-altitude site of the 2022 Winter Olympics. The 2026 edition features several staggered start times for its various ultra-distance categories to accommodate the massive field of runners.
The flagship UTC168 (169km) race is set to start at 8:00 AM on July 10, 2026, challenging elite runners with approximately 8,700 meters of total elevation gain. Following shortly after, the DTC100 (98km) event will begin on the evening of July 10 at 8:30 PM, providing a grueling night-start experience for the 100km specialists. The shorter, high-intensity mountain categories like the TTC50 and the MTC70 are scheduled to follow on July 11, 2026.
| Race Category (2026) | Start Time | Distance / Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| UTC168 (Ultra-Trail) | July 10, 08:00 | 169 km / 8,700m D+ |
| DTC100 (Day-to-Night) | July 10, 20:30 | 98 km / 5,500m D+ |
| TTC50 (Trail) | July 11, 06:00 | 49 km / 2,600m D+ |
| MTC70 (Mountain) | July 11, 22:30 | 66 km / 3,000m D+ |
As this is a 2026 UTMB Index race, participants can earn valuable qualifying points for the UTMB World Series Finals. The course remains legendary for its "diverse landscapes," combining the Olympic Ski Jumping infrastructure with ancient Great Wall ruins and high-altitude wind farms. Registration typically opens several months in advance via the official Sanfo Sports portals, often requiring previous trail race finishes for the 100km and 168km categories.
Jul 10, 2026
Distance — 100K
Type — Running
08:00
$240.00
Jul 10, 2026
Distance — 168K
Type — Running
08:00
$320.00
Jul 11, 2026
Distance — 50K
Type — Running
06:00
$130.00
Jul 11, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:00
$50.00
Jul 11, 2026
Distance — 70K
Type — Running
22:00
$180.00
Jul 12, 2026
Distance — 30K
Type — Running
06:00
$90.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Chongli, Zhangjiakou.
Learn more about the host city, Chongli, Zhangjiakou.
Chongli District is a district of Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, China. By road, it is 241 kilometres (150 mi) from Beijing.
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