Ultra Running Hub Dajingmen, China · Saturday, September 12, 2026
Ultra-Trail Great Wall by UTMB - 50K
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (53.8km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1070 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53.8km | 1,608 | Er-Qing Wu · 04:20:12 | Ting Zhang · 05:11:54 |
29% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (53.8km) — 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 2,288 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 46 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 2,288 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 17 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Ultra-Trail Great Wall by UTMB 50K, first run in 2025, is a fixed-distance trail race held in Dajingmen, China, with its next edition scheduled for September 12, 2026. Runners face 2288 meters of elevation gain over 50 kilometers, averaging 45.8 meters of climb per kilometer. This amount of climbing is significant for a 50K race.
With 1608 finishers in 2025, this race attracted a larger field than 100% of its 2648 peer 50K races. The entry fee for this challenge is US$107.
The 17-hour time limit imposes a cutoff pace of 20.4 minutes per kilometer, making it tighter than 4% of 1004 comparable 50K races. This means runners will need to maintain a consistent pace to finish within the allotted time.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.