Trailrace logo
Find your race Upcoming Find a Qualifier
Search Dashboard Saved Races Calendar
Trailrace logo

Helping the trail running community discover, plan for, and thrive at the world's best trail races.

Find Races

  • Search all trail races
  • Explore collections
  • Race series
  • Race qualifiers

Races by Location

  • Colorado trail races
  • California trail races
  • Utah trail races
  • Arizona trail races
  • Washington trail races
  • All US trail races

Lottery Odds

  • Western States 100
  • Hardrock 100
  • High Lonesome 100
  • UTMB
  • All calculators

Company

  • About
  • Roadmap
  • Terms of service
  • Privacy policy

Feedback

  • Send Feedback
  • Feature Requests
  • Report a Bug

© 2026 Trailrace.co. All rights reserved.

Built on bad decisions in Boulder, CO.

Chongli 168 Ultra Trail 168

Draft Listing
  1. Beijing Sanfo Outdoor Products Co., Ltd. (Sanfo Events)
  2. 2026 Edition

China's largest trail race through Winter Olympic venues in the Hebei mountains

Directions
Registration OpensMarch 01, 2026
DeadlineApril 30, 2026
Find a Qualifier
This event took place on July 10, 2026
All trail races in China→
July 10, 2026
Friday 8:00am GMT+8 start
Chongli, Hebei
China
170.7 km
Loop Course
7,983 m
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
Qualifier
Distance qualifier required ()
Very Challenging
Experienced ultrarunners
Links
WebsiteInstagram
2017
Established
1000
Field Size
74%
Finish Rate

What Makes It Great

China's largest trail running race by participation takes over the 2022 Winter Olympic venues in Chongli for its flagship 170km event. The Chongli 168 loops through rugged mountain terrain in the Yanshan-Yinshan mountain ranges, with elevations ranging from 813 to 2,174 meters. Aid stations are housed in premier ski resorts — Wanlong, Thaiwoo, and Genting Snow Park — converted into runner support bases for the summer race. Runners navigate over 8,200 meters of ascent across steep mountain trails, requiring mandatory night running, technical navigation, and full mandatory gear compliance. This event draws elite runners from around the world competing for ITRA and UTMB Index points alongside thousands of recreational runners.

Difficulty

Advanced
8/10

Experienced ultrarunners

Technical Terrain
Steep Climbing
Technical Descent
Night Running
Variable Weather
Sun Exposure

Race Highlights

Winter Olympic venues as aid stations
Premier ski resorts including Wanlong, Thaiwoo, and Genting Snow Park serve as aid station hubs along the 170km route
China's largest trail race
Approximately 12,000 runners across all categories make this the biggest mass-participation trail event in the country
Mandatory night running
48-hour cutoff means all participants spend at least one full night on course navigating mountain terrain
WMRA World Cup host
Chongli 168 hosted the WMRA Mountain Running World Cup in China for the first time in 2025
8,292m of ascent
Traverses the Yanshan-Yinshan mountain convergence zone with peak elevations between 1,500 and 2,174 meters

Finish Awards

Finisher Souvenir
Finishers receive an official finisher souvenir. Elite runners receive additional awards; age category rankings are recognized though rewards are for overall rankings only.

Chongli 168 Ultra Trail 168

Chongli, Hebei, ChinaJuly 10, 2026

July 10, 2026
Course map for Chongli 168 Ultra Trail 168
DistDistance170.7 km
GainElevation Gain7,983 m
LimitCutoff48 h
Steep ClimbingTechnical DescentNight RunningVariable WeatherSun Exposure

Entry Timeline

Registration OpensMarch 01, 2026
Registration DeadlineApril 30, 2026
Qualifier Window EndJuly 09, 2026
Race DayJuly 10, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

Requiredfor race entry

Must complete a qualifier within the qualification window

Qualifying window: July 10, 2025 – July 09, 2026

Must have completed a trail run race of 100 km or more within the past year. Certificate of completion required at registration.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
170.7 km
Distance
Loop
Route
48h
Cutoff Time
1,753 m
Average Elevation
7,983 m
Total Ascent
7,983 m
Total Descent
2,134 m
High Point
1,254 m
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationkmElevation
起终点-庆典广场
Aid Station
0.01,260 m
二道营
Aid Station
9.41,334 m
红花梁隧道管理站
Aid Station
19.41,596 m
东坪
Aid Station
35.01,517 m
桦林子
Aid Station
45.01,579 m
多乐美地
Aid Station
55.31,660 m
太舞滑雪小镇
Aid Station
67.31,691 m
雪如意
Aid Station
77.31,636 m
河北高速燕赵驿行和平驿站
Aid Station
90.81,664 m
翠云山森林风景区山顶餐厅
Aid Station
100.42,037 m
云顶滑雪公园
Aid Station
111.21,702 m
万龙滑雪场
Aid Station
117.71,654 m
森林·雪公寓
Aid Station
128.61,809 m
东梁底
Aid Station
140.81,616 m
阿那亚·崇礼
Aid Station
152.51,338 m
W1翠云山银河滑雪场星芒餐厅
Aid Station
159.11,628 m

Sign in to see cutoffs, crew access, drop bags, and services for every aid station.

No Dogs Allowed
No on-site camping available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Private supplement areas are available at designated checkpoints. Each non-elite runner receives 2 private supplement permits (168/100km only); elite runners receive 3. Crew must stay within designated supplement zones and not stay longer than 1 hour. Receiving support outside checkpoints results in disqualification.
Weather
Rain/Wet Conditions

July is peak monsoon season in Hebei — afternoon thunderstorms and heavy rain are common, particularly on exposed ridgelines

Rapid Weather Changes

Temperatures vary significantly from valley lows to mountain ridge highs; day-night differential can exceed 15°C

Heat Training Recommended

Summer temperatures during daytime sections can reach 30°C+ in lower valleys; hot weather mandatory kit may be required

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

Featured Videos

Chong li 168 2024 - Highlight
Chong li 168 2024 - Highlight
chongli168th•2024

Reviews

to write a review.

No reviews for this event yet. Be the first to share your experience!

Register•July 10, 2026