About This Race
The 70.5K strikes the demanding middle ground between the event's marathon and ultra distances, requiring runners to maintain steady pacing through repeated climbs while experiencing the full character of the ancient Shu Roads. This distance challenges runners with extended time on technical terrain and significant cumulative elevation gain, making it ideal for those seeking a substantial ultra experience without committing to the longest route. Runners will need solid mountain running experience and efficient fueling strategies to navigate the rolling profile and ancient stone pathways that define much of the course.
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.