Ultra Running Hub Chongli, China · Saturday, July 11, 2026
Columbia 50 Ultra Trail Chongli Challenge Race
What the course asks
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, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1310 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 2,113 | Biao Yu · 05:03:04 | Lin-Lin Yang · 05:48:24 |
| 2024 | 50km | 1,812 | Shun Lyu · 05:28:37 | Yuan Jin · 05:29:40 |
| 2023 | 57km | 2,161 | Bang-Lin Fan · 04:41:38 | Xiao-Xiao Zhang · 06:05:16 |
| 2022 | 57km | 1,016 | Ju-Wei Zi · 04:59:13 | Chao Gao · 08:06:22 |
The field grew 17% between 2024 (1,812) and 2025 (2,113). 38% of the 2025 field were women.
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.
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 2,655 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 53 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,655 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Columbia 50 Ultra Trail Chongli Challenge Race in Chongli, China, offers a significant challenge for a 50k trail race, with 2655 meters of elevation gain across 50 kilometers. This climb averages 53.1 meters per kilometer, making it a demanding course.
With 2113 finishers in its 2025 edition, this race draws a larger field than 100% of 2648 comparable 50k races. The 15-hour time limit translates to an 18-minute per kilometer cutoff pace, which is tighter than 7% of 1004 peer 50k races. The 2026 edition will be the fourth running of this event, which first took place in 2022.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.