About This Race
The 104K represents the ultimate test of endurance on the ancient Shu Roads, demanding sustained effort over technical mountain terrain that challenges even experienced ultramarathoners. This distance requires careful pacing through the dramatic elevation changes and rocky sections, as runners face the full complexity of the route with extended time cutoffs that allow for strategic rest but demand consistent forward progress. Best suited for runners with solid ultra experience who want to fully immerse themselves in the historical pathways while tackling a serious physical and mental challenge that sits between the more accessible shorter distances and elite-level ultra demands.
Notable Features
The race follows ancient Shu Roads that have connected northern Sichuan communities for millennia, passing through the geological wonder of Jianmen Pass with its distinctive twin peaks and the historic Cuiyun Corridor cypress forest. Runners experience a unique blend of Chinese cultural heritage and mountain trail running, with the route ascending to Daping Mountain's 1,073-meter summit while traversing terraced fields and ancient pathways steeped in thousands of years of history.