Dajingmen, China · Friday, September 11, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Ultra-Trail Great Wall by UTMB - 70K

Race completed

70 km Distance

2,288 m Climbing

6.9 Grit · Hardcore

41.2049° N, 115.9715° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 33 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 17 hours 14:34 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 85% of 50 mi races. Measured against 471 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 21°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 43 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1070 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 70 km of trail with 2,288 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 33 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 70 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.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The Ultra-Trail Great Wall by UTMB 70K is a fixed-distance trail race in Dajingmen, China, held annually in September. With 2288 meters of elevation gain over 70 kilometers, the course presents 32.7 meters of climb per kilometer, placing it among the more challenging 50-mile events.

Runners face a 17-hour time limit, translating to a 14.6 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace. This cutoff is tighter than 14% of its 452 peer 50-mile races, demanding consistent progress throughout the event. Entry costs US$107 for the 2026 edition on September 11.

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