Ultra Running Hub Tongzi County, China · Sunday, April 26, 2026
Run Guizhou Mountain Race - Tongzi
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1094 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52km | 187 | Ya Luo · 05:25:31 | Fu-Fen Zhao · 06:20:53 |
| 2024 | 52km | 94 | Zheng-Qiang Xiong · 04:49:45 | Xian-Feng Zhang · 06:01:29 |
The field grew 99% between 2024 (94) and 2025 (187). 30% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (52km) — 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 52 km of trail with 2,910 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 56 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,910 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Run Guizhou Mountain Race - Tongzi is a 52-kilometer trail race in Tongzi County, China, with 2910 meters of elevation gain, making it a challenging 50k event. Its 56 meters of climb per kilometer means it presents more sustained climbing than most races of this distance.
With 187 finishers in its latest edition, this race draws a larger field than 90% of its 50k peers. A 12-hour time limit translates to a 13.8 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace, which is more generous than 33% of 50k races. This could allow for a more relaxed pace on the climbs.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.