An elite challenge through remote central Taiwan terrain
A 54km ultra-trail race with 2650m of climbing and 2850m of descent, starting by shuttle from Zhong Zheng village and finishing at YCC Forest Campsite. Rated ITRA-3 M with UTMB Index 50k points, this course is reserved for experienced Formosa Trail runners and is conditional on minimum enrollment. A new course in 2026 with cut times subject to adjustment.
Experienced ultrarunners
Puli, Nantou County, Taiwan, Province of ChinaNovember 21, 2026
Formosa Trail 54K is a point-to-point trail race in Puli, Nantou County, Taiwan, Province of China, held on November 21, 2026. The course covers 54 km, climbs 2,633 m, and has a 15h cutoff.
Must meet custom qualifier requirements within the qualification window
Strict entry criteria: must have finished FT40 under 8h30m or FT75 under 16h30m within the past three years, OR have an ITRA score of 450+ with excellent GPS navigation skills. This event was not held in 2025 due to insufficient registrations.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 730 m | — | |
Finish Finish | 53.3 | 509 m | 15h10:30 PM |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
Sign in for race-day weather at every station, points of interest, segment-by-segment analysis, pacing, and to save this race to your calendar.
YCC Forest Campsite is the race venue and start/finish area. Camping is available on-site. Book directly with YCC at the address: No. 545, Qianxi Landscape Bridge, Puli Township, Nantou County 545.
No crew rules specified
Night temperatures can drop below 10°C at elevation; mid-layer recommended for slower finishers.
Open ridgeline sections have significant sun exposure in mid-course.
No required gear specified
No recommended gear specified
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