Ultra Running Hub Zhudong Township, Taiwan · Saturday, September 25, 2027
Fixed Distance Marathon
Ruifeng to Luoshan Ultra Run
322 days away
45 km Distance
1,259 m Climbing
4.1 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 28 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 8 hours
10:40 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 85% of Marathon races. Measured against 46 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~9 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (45km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Daytime high 24°C
Night low 17°C
Rainfall Wet — expect rain
Daylight 12 h 05 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1220 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 45 km of trail with 1,259 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes28 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,259 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other Marathon trail ultras, closest in distance first.