Snow-capped mountains rise above a pine forest

Ultra-Trail Shudao by UTMB 21.5K

21.5K·900m gain·Jiange
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Distance21.5K
Gain900m
DateDate TBA
Difficulty2/5

About This Race

The shortest distance provides an introduction to the Shu Roads with 900 meters of elevation gain. This route offers runners their first experience of the ancient pathways and cultural landmarks in a more accessible format.

The shortest distance provides an introduction to the Shu Roads with 900 meters of elevation gain. This route offers runners their first experience of the ancient pathways and cultural landmarks in a more accessible format.

Elevation

900m(2,953 ft)

Elevation gain

Detailed elevation profile coming soon

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.