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Great Wall by UTMB

· starts 6:00 AM
Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China

WSER QualifierUTMB Direct 33 UTMB Running Stones
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Great Wall by UTMB is a trail race of 64 miles (103 km) in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China. It was last run on Saturday, September 12, 2026, starting at 6:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 16,404 ft (5,000 m); measured from its course file, it's 13,753 ft (4,192 m). It starts at 2,656 ft (810 m) above sea level. Its high point is 4,972 ft (1,516 m). The course finishes where it starts. It's a Western States 100 qualifier and a UTMB World Series Event, whose top three men and women go straight to the UTMB Finals. Finishers earn 3 UTMB Running Stones toward the UTMB lottery. Registration is open to all; registration opened on March 6, 2026. The field is about 400 runners.

There are 5 other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in China. Great Wall by UTMB climbs about 256 ft a mile (49 m per km), steeper than 65% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.

62miDistance
16,404ftClimbing
400runnersField
78°Flow 58°FTypical race day

The course

62miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
13,753ftMeasured climb
13,871ftDescent
4,972ftHigh point
2,616ftLow point

Questions about Great Wall by UTMB

When is Great Wall by UTMB 2026?

Great Wall by UTMB 2026 was on Saturday, September 12, 2026, starting at 6:00 AM local time.

Where is Great Wall by UTMB?

Great Wall by UTMB is held in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China.

How long is Great Wall by UTMB?

Great Wall by UTMB is 64 miles (103 km); its course file measures 62 miles.

How much elevation gain does Great Wall by UTMB have?

Great Wall by UTMB has 16,404 ft (5,000 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

Is Great Wall by UTMB a Western States qualifier?

Yes. Great Wall by UTMB is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.

How do you get into Great Wall by UTMB?

Great Wall by UTMB has open registration. Registration opened on March 6, 2026.

What is the weather usually like at Great Wall by UTMB?

Around Great Wall by UTMB's date, the day's high is typically about 78°F (26°C) and the low about 58°F (14°C), averaged over recent years.

Where can I see the Great Wall by UTMB elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Great Wall by UTMB's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.

How hilly is Great Wall by UTMB?

Great Wall by UTMB climbs about 256 ft a mile (49 m per km), steeper than 65% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.

What other 50-mile and 100K races are there in China?

Other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in China include Ninghai Ultra Trail (October 3, 2026), Mount Yun by UTMB - UMY - DMY 100K (October 16, 2026) and Mount Yun by UTMB - UMY - CMY 70K (October 17, 2026).

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