Qianligang, China · Thursday, December 31, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Thousand Island Lake Off-Road Tour (UTZQ)

106 days away

50 km Distance

3,639 m Climbing

8.0 Grit · Hardcore

What the course asks

Climbing rate 73 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Time limit 16 hours 19:12 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 ~9 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

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, December

Daylight 9 h 45 m of light

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 3,639 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes73 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 Poles3,639 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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