Ultra Running Hub Dalian, Liaoning, China · Saturday, May 23, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
DL50 Ultra Endurance Race
Race completed
50 km Distance
2,700 m Climbing
6.6 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 54 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 17 hours
20:24 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50K cut-offs we track. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~715 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Daytime high 17°C
Night low 12°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 14 h 30 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 13 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,700 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes54 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,700 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 17 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Location: Dalian Fu Zhuang Haibin Park
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