Ultra Running Hub Ganzhou City, China · Sunday, November 22, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Ultra Trail Chongyi Challenge - 50 km
67 days away
50 km Distance
2,533 m Climbing
6.3 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 51 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 13 hours
15:36 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 81% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~90 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
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, November
Daytime high 20°C
Night low 9°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 10 h 47 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 262 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 2,533 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes51 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 Poles2,533 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
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