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War Horse Ultra-Trail Xiamen LXM 100K

Draft Listing
  1. UTMB
  2. 2026 Edition

A 96K mountain loop through historic highland terrain with 3 UTMB Running Stones

Directions
This event took place on March 14, 2026
All trail races in China→
March 14, 2026
Saturday 6:00am GMT+8 start
Xiamen, Fujian
China
96.4 km
Loop Course
5,154 m
Elevation Gain
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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2025
Established
713
Field Size
71%
Finish Rate

What Makes It Great

A demanding loop through the mountains of Tong'an District in northern Xiamen, the LXM 100K winds past De'an Fortress, Yunding Mountain, Xidong Reservoir, and Beichen Mountain across 9 checkpoints. With over 5,100 meters of climbing and a 29-hour time limit, most runners will spend a full night on the course. As one of the UTMB World Series events in China, it offers 3 Running Stones toward the annual Finals lottery at HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc, with top finishers earning direct qualification.

Difficulty

Advanced
7/10

Experienced ultrarunners

Steep Climbing
Technical Terrain
Night Running
Variable Weather
Sun Exposure

Race Highlights

5,154m+ of climbing
Gains over 5,100 meters across 9 checkpoints including Beichen Mountain, De'an Fortress, and Yunding Mountain
3 UTMB Running Stones
Earns 3 Running Stones toward the UTMB World Series Finals lottery; top 3 men/women receive direct Finals access
Night running required
29-hour limit means virtually all runners traverse a full mountain night section
37 countries in 2025
Inaugural UTMB edition drew runners from 37 nations and 35 Chinese provinces totaling over 4,000 participants
Minnan cultural aid stations
Checkpoints serve traditional Fujian food including white porridge, rice noodles, dumplings, and local delicacies

War Horse Ultra-Trail Xiamen LXM 100K

Xiamen, Fujian, ChinaMarch 14, 2026

March 14, 2026
Course map for War Horse Ultra-Trail Xiamen LXM 100K
DistDistance96.4 km
GainElevation Gain5,154 m
LimitCutoff29 h
Steep ClimbingNight RunningVariable WeatherSun Exposure

Entry Timeline

Race DayMarch 14, 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.
96.4 km
Distance
Loop
Route
29h
Cutoff Time
257 m
Average Elevation
5,154 m
Total Ascent
804 m
High Point
6 m
Low Point
Course map
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Aid Stations

LocationkmElevation
Start
Start
0.012 m
Finish
Finish
96.412 m

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No on-site camping available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • One crew member allowed at designated crew-access checkpoints. Crew may provide the runner a bag up to 30 liters in the area reserved for this use. Medical assistance by crew is prohibited; minor care (massage, blister treatment) is permitted only while the runner remains seated.
Weather
Rain/Wet Conditions

Xiamen's subtropical climate brings frequent spring rains in March; runners should be prepared for wet trail conditions

Rapid Weather Changes

Mountain weather in the Tong'an highlands can change quickly; temperatures drop significantly at night on exposed ridgelines

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

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