Ultra Running Hub Beijing Yanqing, China · Sunday, May 16, 2027
Beijing Expo Park UTP50 Spring Carnival
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 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, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 602 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 11 | Xue-Wen Li · 04:02:19 | Mei Hong · 05:55:42 |
27% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 150 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Beijing Expo Park UTP50 Spring Carnival is a 50k road race in Beijing Yanqing that pairs an exceptionally flat profile with an aggressive time limit. With just 3 meters of climb per kilometer and 150 meters of total elevation gain, the course is nearly dead flat, but the 7-hour cut-off is tighter than 94% of 50k races and more generous than only 6%. Sustaining the required 8.4 minutes per kilometer pace leaves little room for extended walks or prolonged stops.
Runners cover 50 kilometers on a closed 5km loop inside the resort grounds, running on paved asphalt and cement paths between 4 and 9 meters wide with 15 meters of elevation change per lap. The 2026 edition saw 11 finishers, reflecting a field smaller than 81% of 50k races and bigger than 17%—meaning participants should expect open pavement rather than crowded packs across the multi-lap format.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.