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Chiang Dao 160

Draft Listing
  1. UTMB
  2. 2026 Edition
UTMB World Series8 Stones

Thailand's premier 168km mountain ultra linking four iconic northern peaks

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December 04, 2026
Friday 11:00am GMT+7 start
Chiang Mai
Thailand
168 km
Point to Point Course
8,100 m
Elevation Gain
Historical weather
66°F / 83°FLo/Hi Temp
70°F / 89°FFeels Like
31%Cloud Cover
0% (0.08 in)Precipitation
5 mphWind Speed
77%Humidity
6:42 AMSunrise
5:46 PMSunset
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Very Challenging
Experienced ultrarunners
Links
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2020
Established
499
Field Size
77%
Finish Rate

What Makes It Great

A grueling 168-kilometer ultra-trail journey through northern Thailand's most iconic mountain landscapes. Starting near Doi Luang Chiang Dao (2,195m), the course traverses dense jungle, traditional Hmong and Karen hill tribe villages, and multiple national park zones before descending to the finish at Chiang Mai's Royal Park Rajapruek. With 8,100 meters of elevation gain and a 48-hour cutoff, it is the flagship event of one of Asia's most prestigious trail running festivals. Earns 8 UTMB Running Stones with Finals Access to UTMB Mont-Blanc.

Difficulty

Advanced
8/10

Experienced ultrarunners

Technical Terrain
Steep Climbing
Night Running
High Altitude
Remote Terrain
Variable Weather
No Pacers

Race Highlights

UTMB World Series Major
Asia-Pacific's premier UTMB Major earning 8 Running Stones with Finals Access to UTMB Mont-Blanc
Thailand's Highest Terrain
Traverses Doi Luang Chiang Dao (2,195m) and passes through Doi Suthep-Pui National Park
Hill Tribe Villages
Passes through traditional Hmong and hill tribe communities deep in the northern mountains
48-Hour Mountain Epic
A continuous overnight odyssey linking four mountain ranges of northern Thailand
8,100m of Climbing
Massive elevation through 15+ aid stations across jungle, ridge, and highland terrain

Chiang Dao 160

Chiang Mai, ThailandDecember 04, 2026

December 04, 2026
Course map for Chiang Dao 160
DistDistance168 km
GainElevation Gain8,100 m
LimitCutoff48 h
Steep ClimbingNight RunningHigh AltitudeRemote TerrainVariable WeatherNo Pacers

Entry Timeline

Race DayDecember 04, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
168.0 km
Distance
Point to Point
Route
48h
Cutoff Time
951 m
Average Elevation
8,100 m
Total Ascent
8,855 m
Total Descent
1,731 m
High Point
319 m
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationkmElevation
Start - Wat Tham Chiang Dao
Start
0.0439 m
A1 Khiri Kiang Dao Garden Home
Aid Station
9.4461 m
A2 Ban Mae Mae School
Aid Station
23.2767 m
A3 Pagia Highland Research Station
Aid Station
32.81,561 m
A4 Huay Kub Kab Village
Aid Station
42.71,069 m
A5 Sop Kai Village
Aid Station
50.8527 m
A6 Doi Mon Ngo
Aid Station
64.21,248 m
A7 Mae Taeng Watershed Research Station
Aid Station
71.1713 m
A8 Pha Taek Village
Aid Station
81.8669 m
A9 Wat Phraphutthabat Si Roi
Aid Station
91.61,056 m
A10 Mae Ka Piang Village
Aid Station
99.5724 m
A11 Ban Pang Hai school
Aid Station
108.9840 m
A12 Chao Mae Luang Upatham 2 School
Aid Station
114.81,239 m
A13 Maesa Elephant Camp
Aid Station
128.7524 m
A14 Chao Pho Luang Upatham 7 School
Aid Station
137.81,009 m
W4 Wat Doi Pui
Aid Station
147.61,372 m
A15 Khun Chang Khian Highland Research Station
Aid Station
153.21,324 m
Finish - Chiang Mai PAO Park
Finish
167.3321 m

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No on-site camping available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Crew is permitted at designated assistance checkpoints marked on the course map.
Daylight
11h 4m
6:42 AM5:46 PM
83°F / 66°F
Feels like 89°F / 70°F
Temperature Hi/Lo
0% (0.08 in)
Precipitation
5 mph
Wind
77%
Humidity
31%
Cloud Cover
Based on historical averages for December 06
Cold/Hypothermia Risk

Ridge temperatures can drop below 10°C at elevations above 1,500m in late November/December

Rapid Weather Changes

Fog and moisture common on high mountain passes in the cool season

Gear Rules

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

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Register•December 04, 2026