Ultra Running Hub Mount Yun, China · Saturday, October 17, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Yunqiu Mountain Trail - MMY 50K
31 days away
48.3 km Distance
2,407 m Climbing
6.0 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 50 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 14 hours
17:23 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 89% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~1,926 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (48.3km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Daytime high 14°C
Night low 0°C
Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely
Daylight 11 h 10 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1375 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 48 km of trail with 2,407 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes50 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,407 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
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