Ultra Running Hub Wuyishan City, China · Saturday, May 2, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Wuyishan Trail Race 60 Km
Race completed
60 km Distance
2,663 m Climbing
7.0 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 44 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 15 hours
15:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 78% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~1,667 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (60km) — 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 26°C
Night low 16°C
Rainfall Wet — expect rain
Daylight 13 h 13 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 501 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 60 km of trail with 2,663 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes44 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition60 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,663 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.
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