About This Event
Set in the legendary Moganshan, revered as the "First Mountain South of the Yangtze River," this UTMB World Series event combines stunning natural beauty with deep cultural heritage. The region holds mythical significance as the place where ancient masters Gan Jiang and Mo Ye forged their legendary swords, adding a layer of cultural richness to the trail running experience. The meticulously designed courses traverse vast emerald bamboo forests, cascading tea terraces, and ancient trails steeped in millennia of history. Drawing inspiration from Moganshan's core culture of sword forging, the event integrates this profound cultural heritage into a trail running experience that showcases the enchanting beauty and grandeur of the Southland landscape. Every kilometer of the course has been crafted to highlight what makes this region distinctive in Asia, offering runners a journey through some of China's most breathtaking mountain scenery while honoring the area's ancient traditions and natural splendor.
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20.8K
A scenic introduction to Moganshan's trail network that offers a taste of the region's bamboo forests and cultural heritage. Perfect for runners new to mountain trails or those seeking a shorter challenge in this distinctive landscape.
46.4K
The course explores Moganshan's characteristic landscape of bamboo groves, mountain ridges, and rural villages. Runners encounter extended sections through dense bamboo forests on both established trails and more technical singletrack terrain. The mixed surface includes dirt paths, occasional pavement through villages, and rocky sections that require careful footing. Water and aid stations follow UTMB standards throughout the route.
78.5K
The route explores Moganshan's network of mountain trails, moving through the area's signature bamboo forests and agricultural terraces. Runners encounter the varied terrain that characterizes this region: established trails through forested sections, occasional technical rocky passages, and paths that follow historical routes once used by tea traders. The course passes cultural landmarks including sites associated with the area's traditional sword-making industry, adding historical context to the physical challenge. While specific elevation data is not available for this distance, Moganshan's topography ensures continuous ups and downs. The mountain's trails rarely run flat for long, requiring runners to manage both climbs and descents throughout the distance.
112.3K
The 112.3-kilometer route navigates the full breadth of the Moganshan range, moving between dense bamboo groves, tea plantation terraces, and mixed forest sections. Technical footing is common throughout, with rooted singletrack, stone staircases dating to the region's villa-building era, and sections of wet rock that require careful attention. The course connects multiple valley systems, creating a profile of sustained climbing and descending rather than a single peak-and-return format. Aid stations are positioned at strategic intervals, with the extended distance requiring runners to manage nutrition and hydration across changing elevations and terrain types. Night running capabilities are essential, as all but the fastest runners will finish after dark. The course markings follow UTMB standards, though runners should be prepared for navigation in low-light conditions and when visibility drops due to fog, which is common in these mountains.