2026 CHONGLI
168 ULTRA TRAIL
Race Category
| Race | Distance (km) | Elevation Gain (m) | Elevation Loss (m) | COT (h) | ITRA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chongli 168 | 170.7 | 8292 | 8292 | 48 | 6 |
| Chongli 100 | 100.6 | 5105 | 5105 | 28 | 4 |
| Xueruyi 70 | 72.8 | 3193 | 3560 | 19 | 3 |
| Thaiwoo 50 Team Race | 51.2 | 2332 | 2675 | 14 | 2 |
| Wanlong 50 Individual | 52.1 | 2448 | 2851 | 14 | 2 |
| Yunding30 | 28 | 1283 | 1720 | 8 | 1 |
| Aranya Girls 10 | 10 | 452 | 524 | 3 | - |
| Aranya Youth 10 | 10 | 452 | 524 | 3 | - |
| Trail Run Kids | 1 | 23 | 23 | 0.5 | - |
| Trail Run Kids | 2.7 | 104 | 104 | 1 | - |
*Route and ITRA points are subject to change.
Date
| Race | Race Date & Starting Time | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chongli 168 | 7.10, 08:00 | Celebration Square (Qingdian Guangchang) | Celebration Square (Qingdian Guangchang) |
| Chongli 100 | 7.10, 20:00/20:30 (2 Waves) | Celebration Square (Qingdian Guangchang) | Celebration Square (Qingdian Guangchang) |
| Xueruyi 70 | 7.11, 22:00/22:30 (2 Wave) | National Ski Jumping Centre | Celebration Square (Qingdian Guangchang) |
| Thaiwoo 50 Team Race | 7.10, 6:00/6:30 (2 Wave) | Thaiwoo Ski Resort | Celebration Square (Qingdian Guangchang) |
| Wanlong 50 Individual | 7.11, 06:00 | Wanlong Ski Resort | Celebration Square (Qingdian Guangchang) |
| Yunding30 | 7.12, 6:00–8:00 (5 Wave) | Genting Snow Park | Celebration Square (Qingdian Guangchang) |
| Aranya Girls 10 | 7.11, 16:00 | Aranya Chongli | Celebration Square (Qingdian Guangchang) |
| Aranya Youth 10 | 7.12, 8:00 | Aranya Chongli | Celebration Square (Qingdian Guangchang) |
| Trail Run Kids 1 | 7.12, 10:00 | FULONG Ski Resort | FULONG Ski Resort |
| Trail Run Kids 3 | 7.12, 10:30 | FULONG Ski Resort | FULONG Ski Resort |
The Rules & Regulations
Except for the Trail Run Kids group, all other groups must provide a physical examination certificate from a county-level or higher hospital within one year (including an electrocardiogram) when registering.
② Age Requirements
| Race | Age |
|---|---|
| Chongli 168 | 18–63 |
| Chongli 100 | 18–63 |
| Xueruyi 70 | 18–63 |
| Thaiwoo 50 Team Race | 18–63 |
| Wanlong 50 Individual | 18–63 |
| Yunding30 | 18–65 |
| Aranya Girls 10 | 18–65 |
| Aranya Youth 10 | 8–17 |
| Trail Run Kids 1 | 3–5 |
| Trail Run Kids 3 | 6–9 |
Age is based on December 31 of the competition year.
③ Qualification Requirements
| Race | Registration Requirements |
|---|---|
| Chongli 168 | Certificate of completion for one trail run race of 100 km or more within a year |
| Chongli 100 | Certificate of completion for a running race of 50km or more once within a year, or 40km or more twice within a year |
| Xueruyi 70 | Certificate of completion for a running race of 50km or more once within a year, or 40km or more twice within a year |
| Thaiwoo 50 Team Race | Certificate of completion for a running race of 50km or more once within a year, or 40km or more twice within a year |
| Wanlong 50 Individual | Certificate of completion for a running race of 50km or more once within a year, or 40km or more twice within a year |
| Yunding30 | Certificate of completion for a running race of 20km or more within a year |
| Aranya Girls 10 | Proof of running the corresponding distance once within a year |
| Aranya Youth 10 | Proof of running the corresponding distance once within a year |
| Trail Run Kids | Proof of running the corresponding distance once within a year |
Elite Runners
Rights and Benefits
| Group | Free to Attend | Designated Departure Area | Lodging |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Chongli 168, Chongli 100, Xueruyi 70, Wanlong 50 | ✓ | Up to 3 free nights (standard room) (Check-in on July 9th and check-out on July 12th) |
| B | Chongli 168, Chongli 100, Xueruyi 70, Wanlong 50 | ✓ | — |
The elite runners have special start area in the race.
After registration, you must attend official activities, including press conferences, elite contestants’ meeting, opening and closing ceremonies, etc.
Timing and Result
① Timing Chips
The timing chips are the personal devices used by runners to obtain official results. The bib chip must be worn on the chest or stomach, the chips must remain permanently and completely visible during the whole race. Missing results due to obscured bib (timing chips) will be the responsibility of the runner.
② Check Points
Unexpected check and timing points are set up along the route, and the results of the unexpected check and timing points are also considered as the basis of the result.
③ Timing Record Missing
If the timing record is missing due to reasons other than the player’s personal reasons (not wearing or covering the bib number), the runner can provide valid evidence of the missing result to apply for a manually filled result. The Organizing Committee will fill in the missing result after the referees have approved it. Runners must apply in 24 hours at the end of the event.
④ Timing Rules Are As Follows:
- a. All official timing and ranking are calculated in net time.
- b. Runners should pass the START line in 20 mins after the gun, runners who have not passed the start for more than 20 minutes are considered to have withdrawn from the race.
- c. Chongli 168, Chongli 100, Ruyi 70, Wanlong 50, Yunding 30 and Aranya Girls 10 races have aged rankings. Ranking only, no rewards.
- d. There are only aged rankings and awards in the Aranya Youth 10 and Trail Run Kids races.
- e. Thaiwoo 50 races: The team category rankings are based on the total time accumulated from the valid results of the top 5 male and female members of the team. If the total time is the same, the ranking is determined by comparing the performance of the 5th member. Teams with fewer than 5 members who finish the race are not eligible for team ranking. Individual finishers in the team category can receive finisher souvenirs and ITRA points.
⑤ Ranking and Awards Rules Under Special Conditions
- If a contingency route is used during the race, those who finish on the contingency route will rank after those who finish on the original route.
- In the event of a temporary termination, no ranking awards will be made for runners who do not complete the race.
- In other circumstances affecting the timing and ranking, the Organising Committee will decide to change the timing and ranking rules according to the actual situation.
Roll Call
① All runners are recommended to arrive at the call area 90 minutes before the start time of each race. The start line will be closed after the start time.
② Call Area Equipment Check
- a. Referees and staff will conduct random checks of the runner’s mandatory equipment (see below) at the entrance to the call area.
- b. Runners who are found to have not brought the mandatory equipment according to the requirements of the race are required to make up the missing mandatory equipment according to the requirements of the referees, otherwise, the referees have the right to disqualify the runners from the race.
Relevant Rules and Regulations
① Cut-off Time
- a. Cut-off points (checkpoints, aid stations) and time are calculated according to the features and difficulties of each race (route). In order to be authorized to continue a race, all runners must leave the checkpoint/aid station before the cut-off time (whatever their time of arrival at the checkpoint).
- b. Those who have not left the checkpoint/aid station after the time limit are considered to have withdrawn from the race. The withdrawn runners should move to the waiting area according to the staff’s request and wait for the broom buses, and should not enter the route again.
- c. The cut-off time may adjust according to the weather or other reasons, all runners should obey the management of the staff.
- d. Please check the race map for the cut-off time.
② Private Supplement
Elite (168, 100, 70, 50km only): Each site has a designated private supplement area. Each athlete can apply for 3 exclusive private replenishment permits, which can be applied for online in advance and picked up on-site during check-in.
Others (168, 100km only): Changing point only. Each athlete can apply for 2 exclusive private replenishment permits, which can be applied for online in advance and picked up on-site during check-in.
Private Supplement Area Management:
- ① Each private supplement certificate corresponds to one athlete and is used for entry and exit.
- ② Supplements must be taken within the designated area, and personnel must not stay in the area for more than 1 hour.
- ③ Please maintain the cleanliness of the area and follow the station management rules.
- ④ Any violations will be recorded and will directly affect the athlete’s performance.
Mandatory Equipment
① Relevant Rules and Regulations
- a. Runners should carry all mandatory equipment required in each race during the check-in process for a check. Runners who have not brought the mandatory equipment can not be checked in.
- b. Runners must always carry with them all items of the mandatory equipment throughout the race. They have to carry their equipment in a backpack or waist pack. At any moment of the race, the Organizing Committee might verify the pack and its contents. The runner must accept these checks or they might be excluded from the race. Those who fail to pass the check will be punished by the Organizing Committee, see 10 Rules and Regulations (6) Penalties.
- c. Consumable equipment (first aid blanket, first aid kit) should not be discarded after use. Please present the equipment package to the aid station to replace the new equipment.
- d. According to the weather conditions, the Organizing Committee might require additional kits and inform each runner before the opening of the check-in process. Each runner must therefore present their mandatory equipment — including the additional kit — during the check-in process.
② Mandatory Equipment Checklist
| Mandatory Equipment Checklist (*Provided by Organizing Committee) | Chongli 168 / Chongli 100 | Ruyi 70 | Thaiwoo 50 / Wanlong 50 | Yunding 30 | Aranya Girls / Youth 10 | Trail Run Kids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bib + Wristband + Timing Chips* | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Survival blanket of 1.3m x 2.1m minimum | ● | ● | ● | ● | — | — |
| Whistle | ● | ● | ● | ● | — | — |
| First aid kit: stretch bandage (100cm x 5cm minimum) & sterile dressing (10cm x 10cm minimum) | ● | ● | ● | ● | — | — |
| Sealable water supply (bottle or water bag) | ≥1L | ≥1L | ≥1L | ≥1L | ≥1L | — |
| Emergency food reserve (gel or bar) | ≥100kcal | ≥800kcal | ≥500kcal | ≥500kcal | ≥300kcal | — |
| Smartphone and energy bank (should use the same number used for registration, keep the phone on, aeroplane mode is forbidden) | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | — |
| Portable cutlery (No disposable dishes will be distributed at any aid station) | ● | ● | ● | ● | — | — |
| Pack to carry mandatory gear throughout the race | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | — |
| Jacket with hood (The jacket must be made with a waterproof and breathable membrane and sealed seams) | ● | ● | ● | ● | — | — |
| Long sleeves warm layer weighing at least 200g (men’s size medium — M) (Fleece or wool is recommended, excluding cotton) | ● | ● | ● | — | — | |
| Long-legged trousers or leggings or a combination of leggings and socks which cover the legs completely weighing at least 200g (men’s size medium — M) | ● | ● | ● | — | — | |
| Full finger gloves | ● | ● | — | — | — | |
| Warm hat or kerchief (Needs to be able to cover the ears, Recommended Wool) | ● | ● | — | — | — | |
| Headlamp or working torches with spare cells/batteries for each torch | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Hot weather kit: Sunglasses | Saharan cap or any combination which completely covers the head and nape of the neck | Sunscreen | Minimum water supply: 2 litres
Cold weather kit: Warm hat | Hardshell pants | Extra warm layer (under the water-proof jacket, fleece or compressible down jacket is recommended)
③ Details About the Mandatory Equipment
a. Bib and Wristband
The bib and wristband are important identification marks, all runners should wear the bib and wristband throughout the race to enter related race functional areas and the race.
The wristband is the pass to access the services provided by the Organizing Committee including but not limited to the shuttles buses, aid stations, medical points, bag drop-off or pick-up areas.
b. Timing Chips
The timing chips are the personal devices used by runners to obtain official results. The Organizing Committee will provide the bib chip for the runner.
The chip is pre-attached to the backside of the bib, please do not tear, bend the bib or place it in a strong magnetic or high-temperature environment. If the chip is damaged, it will not be possible to record the results. The bib must be worn on the chest or stomach and must remain permanently and completely visible during the whole race. Missing results due to obscured bib (timing chips) will be the responsibility of the runner.
c. Survival Blanket
Minimum size: 1.3m × 2.1m
The runner should carry the survival blanket throughout the race.
d. Whistle
High-frequency whistle.
Emergency use only.
e. First Aid Kit (Stretch Bandage & Sterile Dressing)
The stretch bandage is used for wrapping and securing. 100cm × 5cm minimum.
The sterile dressing is used to prevent wound infection. 10cm × 10cm minimum.
f. Smartphone and Energy Bank
The number used in the race must be the same as the number entered in the registration form.
The phone used in the race must have the ability to view official race tracks and navigation is required.
The runner must be reachable at any time during the race, please keep the phone on, airplane mode is forbidden.
g. Portable Cutlery and Water Supply
Runners can choose from different types of water supplies depending on their drinking habits (bottle, water bag, soft bottle, etc.), the water supplies must be sealable and the capacity must be greater than the mandatory equipment requirement.
No disposable dishes (cutlery, cups, bowls) will be distributed at any checkpoints or aid stations.
h. Jacket With Hood
The jacket must, imperatively, have an integrated hood or one which is attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer.
The jacket must be made with a waterproof and breathable membrane, the seams must be sealed.
i. Backpack or Waist Pack
A backpack or waist pack should be big enough to carry all mandatory equipment throughout the race.
j. Headlamp or Working Torches
The headlamp needs to be waterproof. Carry spare batteries.
k. Long Sleeves Warm Layer
The long-sleeved warm layer is an important equipment for avoiding temperature loss in extreme conditions. Fleece and wool are recommended but excluding cotton.
Weighing at least 200g (men’s size medium — M)
l. Long-Legged Trousers or Race Leggings or a Combination of Legging and Socks
Needs to be able to cover the whole leg. Could be trousers, leggings or a combination of leggings and socks.
Weighing at least 180g (men’s size medium — M)
m. Emergency Food Reserve
Runners are required to carry with them a quantity (energy value) of emergency food as required in the mandatory equipment during the race.
④ Recommended Equipment List
The following equipment is recommended according to the weather in Chongli:
| Recommended Equipment | Recommended Equipment |
|---|---|
| Sunglasses | Towel |
| Hat or cap | Candy or snack |
| Arm sleeve | Muscle effect patch |
| Sunscreen | Napkins and wipes |
| Cooling sticker | Insect repellent |
| Compression legging | Trash bag |
| Anti-sand shoe cover |
Withdrawn
- a. Except in case of injury, a runner wishing to withdraw the race must do so only at a checkpoint.
- b. In order to be authorized to continue a race, all runners must leave the checkpoint/aid station before the cut-off time (whatever their time of arrival at the checkpoint).
- c. Broom buses are available at some aid stations to take withdrawn runners back to Chongli, runners should NOT leave the aid station without any report.
- d. If a runner wishes to withdraw while on the course between 2 checkpoints, they must reach the nearest checkpoint where they must report their withdrawn (please consider the cut-off time of the previous checkpoint).
- e. If the runner abandons the race, they should allow the staff to cut their bib.
Penalties
If a runner breaks the rules, race directors, referees and aid stations’/security points’ team leaders can instantly apply a penalty according to the following contents:
a. Verbal Warning
The referees may, but not always, give a verbal warning to a runner before handing down a harsh penalty. The purpose of a verbal warning is to alert the runner of possible foul behaviour and to indicate the referee’s attitude of concern.
A runner will receive a verbal warning for the following circumstances or behaviour:
- Unintentional foul.
- The referee thinks foul behaviour is about to take place.
- The referee deems dangerous actions may occur.
- The runner fouled but did not make a profit.
b. Disqualification
- Taking shortcuts and/or not following the official route.
- Lack of respect for others (organization or runners) or obstructing others.
- Littering by participant and/or support crew.
- Failure to pass the checkpoints in sequence.
- Not carrying any of the mandatory gear.
- Receiving support outside checkpoints.
c. Immediate Disqualification for Life
- Taking transport or cheating.
- Continuing after cut-off times.
- Not following instructions given by race officials, marshals and emergency attendants and/or volunteers.
- Intentional or malicious diversion of medical emergency and rescue resources.
- Being abusive to race officials, marshals, emergency attendants, other trail users and/or volunteers.
- Allowing somebody else to use his/her race bib, or using a race bib of somebody else.
- Altering, damaging and/or otherwise tempering with route markings.
- Damage to heritage along the route.
- Leave the route without reporting to the Organizing Committee.
- Doping.
- Other dangerous behaviours, include but are not limited to: endangering the personal safety of other players, severe disruption to the running of the event, obstructing the implementation of epidemic prevention measures, endangering national or public security, etc.
Complaints and Monitoring
- a. The event has an arbitration committee consisting of three or five members from the host, the organiser and industry representatives.
- b. Anyone who has any objections to the race results, the referee’s ruling, or the eligibility of the participants and files an appeal must submit a written appeal report and an appeal fee of 500 RMB to the arbitration committee within 40 minutes after the results have been announced before the appeal is accepted, and the full amount will be refunded if the appeal is successful.
- c. To complain: Please use “Race Name + Complaint” as the email title and send it to: chongli168@sanfo.com.
Event Organization
Bag Drop and Transfer
① Bag Drop
- a. Bag storage (transfer) service will be provided at the start point of the race. For groups with different start and finish points, the Organising Committee will arrange bag transfers, and runners can collect their own bags at the finish point.
- b. Only bags supplied by the organization will be transported.
- c. Runners must fix the small-size bag-bib (supplied by the organization) on the bag.
- d. The bags are returned to either the runner or a family member or friend, only upon presentation of the race-bib.
② Spare Bag
| Race | Changing Point |
|---|---|
| Chongli 168 | National Ski Jumping Centre (Xueruyi) |
| Chongli 100 | National Ski Jumping Centre (Xueruyi) |
Race Route
- a. Ribbon, flag, reflective strip, light, board, etc. are used as road signs.
- b. The Organizing Committee will upload the GPS document before the race for runners to download by need.
- c. If there is no road sign for more than 200m, runners must verify that they are on the correct route by using the GPS document pre-saved in their smartphones, and they should turn back to find the road sign if they deviate from the route.
- d. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to adjust the route, start time and cut-off time of each race.
Aid Stations
- a. Along the race route, there are some points where runners can get food and fluids. To enter the aid stations, runners must wear their bib and wristband.
- b. For further information concerning aid stations, visit the page “aid stations”. Runners should plan the amount of water they need to carry according to the data on distances and climbs between different aid stations and weather conditions on the day and the drinking habits themselves, etc.
Respect the Environment
- a. No disposable dishes (cutlery, cups, bowls) will be distributed at any checkpoint or aid station.
- b. Littering is strictly forbidden (gel tubes, paper, organic detritus, plastic wrappers…). The rubbish bag is recommended and rubbish bins are available at each aid station and they must be used.
- c. The race stewards will check all along the race route.
Medical and Assistant
- a. The medical and assistant team consisted of two parts: The medical team consists of ambulances, doctors, nurses and medical volunteers, responsible for responding to the medical needs in and around the aid station and for the transfers to hospitals in case of emergency. The mountain assistant team consists of professional rescue staff and vehicles, responsible for responding the emergency needs and assistants in the mountain area.
- b. All medical, paramedical, first aid and guide staff, as well as any person appointed by the race directors are able to:
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- Exclude from the race of any participant who is deemed to be unable to continue the race.
- Evacuate by any means of the runners they deem to be in danger.
- Refer patients to the most appropriate care structure.
- c. Runners who are questioned by medical and/or rescue staff about their medical condition must stop running to cooperate with the questioning and examination.
- d. Runners can call the emergency number printed on their bib for help, the Organizing Committee will judge the need and coordinate the medical and assistant team to rescue.
- e. A runner who contacts a doctor or search and rescue staff submits to their authority and agrees to accept their decisions.
- f. Any kind of unexpected events — linked to the environment and the race — could make you wait for help longer than expected. Your safety, therefore, depends upon the quality of the items that you have put in your pack.
- g. Along the race route, there are some points set as emergency shelters where runners can get a short rest or call and wait for help. Runners can find these emergency shelters on the race map.
- h. The Organizing Committee will cooperate with the local hospital to set up a special counter for the runner.
Withdrawn
- a. Only several aid stations which marked a “cut-off” time have broom buses.
- b. For those aid stations without a “cut-off” time mark, the Organizing Committee will arrange other vehicles to transfer runners to the broom bus stop.
Emergency
The Organising Committee reserves the right to make the following adjustments due to force majeure: extremely bad weather or any other conditions that may affect the safety of the runners.
- a. Change race route.
- b. Adjust start time.
- c. Stop a race or cancel a race.
Insurance
- a. The Organizing Committee will take out a third-party personal accident insurance for runners, staff and volunteers for the duration of the event. Details will be announced shortly before the event.
- b. Participants are responsible for any inability to purchase insurance or invalid insurance due to incomplete or inaccurate registration information.
- c. The insurance purchased by the organizing committee is personal accident insurance; adverse consequences due to one’s illness or physical causes are not considered accident insurance.
- d. Runners with special needs should take out their appropriate supplementary insurance.
Other Information
Visit the following websites for more information:
CHONGLI 168 ULTRA TRAIL official website: http://www.chongli-ultra.cn