Ultra-Trail Great Wall by UTMB - 70K

Race completed

70 km Distance

2,288 m Climbing

6.9 Grit · Hardcore

41.2049° N, 115.9715° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 33 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 17 hours 14:34 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 86% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 21°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 43 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1070 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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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 70 km of trail with 2,288 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes33 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition70 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,288 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 17 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Maurten