Trail · 52K

Great Wall by UTMB - MGW50


Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China

UTMB Direct 32 UTMB Running Stones

Great Wall by UTMB - MGW50 is a trail race of 32.3 miles (52 km) in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China. The next edition is in September 2027; its day hasn't been announced. The race gives its climbing as 6,890 ft (2,100 m); measured from its course file, it's 7,385 ft (2,251 m). It starts at 2,656 ft (810 m) above sea level. Its high point is 4,334 ft (1,321 m). The course finishes where it starts. It's a UTMB World Series Event, whose top three men and women go straight to the UTMB Finals. Finishers earn 2 UTMB Running Stones toward the UTMB lottery.

There are 2 other upcoming 50K races in China. Great Wall by UTMB - MGW50 climbs about 213 ft a mile (40 m per km), near the middle of the 63 50K races listed with their climbing.

32.4miDistance
6,890ftClimbing
78°Flow 58°FTypical race day

The course

32.4miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
7,385ftMeasured climb
7,503ftDescent
4,334ftHigh point
2,618ftLow point

Questions about Great Wall by UTMB - MGW50

When is Great Wall by UTMB - MGW50 2027?

Great Wall by UTMB - MGW50 2027 is in September 2027; its day hasn't been announced yet.

Where is Great Wall by UTMB - MGW50?

Great Wall by UTMB - MGW50 is held in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China.

How long is Great Wall by UTMB - MGW50?

Great Wall by UTMB - MGW50 is 32.3 miles (52 km).

How much elevation gain does Great Wall by UTMB - MGW50 have?

Great Wall by UTMB - MGW50 has 6,890 ft (2,100 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

What is the weather usually like at Great Wall by UTMB - MGW50?

Around Great Wall by UTMB - MGW50'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 - MGW50 elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Great Wall by UTMB - MGW50'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 - MGW50?

Great Wall by UTMB - MGW50 climbs about 213 ft a mile (40 m per km), near the middle of the 63 50K races listed with their climbing.

What other 50K races are there in China?

Other upcoming 50K races in China are Xiamen by UTMB - MXM 50K (March 21, 2027) and Mount Yun by UTMB - UMY - MMY 50K (October 2027, date TBD).

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