Event Detail
Ultra-Trail Shudao by UTMB® takes runners through the ancient Shu Roads of northern Sichuan, linking mountainous trails, historic flagstone caravan routes and heritage villages around Guangyuan and Zhaohua. The festival runs 6–8 November 2026 and is part of the UTMB World Series. Registration is closed for all four 2026 races according to the organiser's current race selection pages; the general registration information page may still display older 'OPEN' wording.
Four races and confirmed starts (China Standard Time, UTC+8)
- DSD 100K — Friday 6 November, 21:00, from Dashudao Buye Sanguo Town, with a 26-hour limit. The organiser's current 100K page and home page now list 92 km and 3,500 m elevation gain, although an older differently capitalised race page still lists 104 km/3,800 m and an old start-point name. Follow the final organiser race briefing/GPX for the revised route. UTMB Running Stones: 3.
- CSD 70K — Saturday 7 November, 07:30, from Zhaohua Ancient Town. Current official distance 71 km, about 3,100 m climbing, 19-hour limit; 3 Running Stones.
- MSD 50K — Saturday 7 November, 09:00, from Zhaohua Ancient Town. Current official distance 42 km, about 2,000 m climbing, 14-hour limit; 2 Running Stones.
- ESD 20K — Sunday 8 November, 07:30, from Zhaohua Ancient Town. Current official distance 22 km, about 900 m climbing, 7-hour limit; 1 Running Stone.
The course names (100K, 70K, 50K and 20K) are UTMB categories, not necessarily the exact measured course distances. Some older organiser pages and third-party listings quote different course distances; the newer event homepage and race pages should take precedence. All courses feature mountainous terrain and significant climbing; runners should review the latest route and mandatory equipment requirements directly with the organiser.
Practical information
Location: Guangyuan City, Sichuan, China. Zhaohua Ancient Town is the principal race hub and finish area; the DSD 100K starts at a different venue. The map pin is a general Zhaohua District reference only, not an exact start-line coordinate. Check official individual course pages for the correct start point, shuttle logistics, final routes and the most recent briefing.
Registration: The organiser currently marks all four races closed, despite a generic registration-overview page displaying older 'Registration OPEN' text. No new-entry availability is claimed. Entry fees were not sufficiently verifiable for this edition and are not asserted.
Mandatory equipment and race check-in
Important for confirmed entrants: The organiser requires race-specific mandatory equipment to be carried throughout each race. The equipment list may be checked before race-pack collection; runners without the required kit may be unable to collect their pack, and later checks may lead to penalties or disqualification. Bring a valid photo ID when collecting your race bib. Runners must carry their own hydration containers and utensils: disposable dishes/cups are not supplied at checkpoints or aid stations. Follow the organiser's rules about outside assistance and official aid-station zones. Check the mandatory equipment advice and official race regulations for exact kit requirements and current race briefing; do not assume every course uses the same checklist.
Official information: Event overview, current DSD 100K, 70K, 50K, 20K, and registration information.
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