Rules & Race Regulations

I Event History Introduction

The International Sports Challenge Competition Hundred Kilometers Around Gongga Mountain has been held since 2015 in Ganzi Prefecture of Sichuan China. It is the world's highest-altitude, most complex-route and most scenic international A-level event. It is also the only domestic event that allows athletes to enjoy snow mountains over 7,000 meters in altitude at that time. In 2017, it was recognized by the General Administration of Sport of China and the National Tourism Administration as one of the first batch of National Sports Tourism Premium Events and the only one in Sichuan Province.

From 2015 to 2017, the athletes participating in the high-altitude areas each year, challenged themselves in completing the race of run around " The King of Sichuan Mountains" in three years. The event was held for the fourth and fifth session in 2018 and 2019, and then came to a pause.

In 2026, the event will be restarted and renamed as Minya Konka Trail, marking a comprehensive upgrade of the safety system and ecological value of high-altitude outdoor events in China.

II Event Overview

1.Event Name: 2026 Minya Konka Trail 2.Event Time: 13-14 June 2026 3.Event Venue: Kangding Love Song Square, Kangding City, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province

III Categaries Introduction

IV Categaries Details

8km Group

Track Route: Love Song Square (start) - Xiangyang Street - Kangding Delicious Food Street - Yongxue Tower - Tianlai Corridor - Mt. Paoma Viewing Platform - Tianlai Corridor - Guanyin Pavilion - South Huanshan Road - East Yanhe Road - Love Song Square (Finish)

Track Description: The course is about 8km long, with a cumulative elevation gain of approximately 470 meters and a cumulative descent of approximately 470 meters. The starting point and the finish line is about 2,512 meters above sea level, and the maximum altitude is about 2,906 meters. Detailed data is subject to the race manual published before the race.

Note: Registration for this group is only open to local participants from Ganzi Prefecture and those who have successfully registered for the other three groups. 1) For participants from Ganzi Prefecture, an ID card must be uploaded and the information on the ID card will be taken as the standard; 2) Those who have successfully signed up for the other three groups of this event can sign up for the 8km group as an adaption run. Separate registration will be open after the registrations for 18/30/50k end. The spots are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Materials for this group will not be collected repeatedly. Departure Time: 14:00 June 13, 2026 Cut-off Time: 17:00 June 13, 2026 Check/Supply point: 1

18km Group

Track route: Love Song Square (start) - Namo Temple - Great Grass Dam - Cowshed - Little Pine Forest - Love Song Square (finish line) Track Description: The course is about 18km long, with a cumulative elevation gain of approximately 1,816 meters and a cumulative descent of approximately 1,816 meters. The start/finish is about 2,512 meters above sea level, and the maximum altitude is about 3,682 meters. Departure Time: 8:30 June 14, 2026 Cut-off Time: June 14, 2026, 14:30 Check/Supply Position: 1

30km Group

Track Route: Love Song Square (start) - Namo Temple - Mt. Paoma Gate - Ban Cang Valley - Stone House - Kangba Meadow - Great Grass Dam - Cowshed- Little Pine Forest - Love Song Square (finish line)

Track Description: The course is approximately 29.3km long, with a cumulative elevation gain of about 2,512 m, a cumulative descent of about 2,512 m, a start/finish altitude of about 2,512 m, and a maximum altitude of about 4,143 m. Detailed data is subject to the race manual published before the race. Departure Time: June 14, 2026 08:00 Cut-off Time: June 14, 2026 18:00 Check/Supply Position: 2

50km Group

Track Route: Love Song Square (start)-Namo Temple-Mt. Paoma Gate-Bancang Valley-Stone House - Kangba Meadow - Yangjie Valley - 318 Post Station- Daoban - Daoban Bealock - Daopo - Daopoliangzi - Toudao Bridge Yangjia Valley - Little Pine Forest - Love Song Square (finish line)

Track Description: The track is approximately 52.6 kilometers long, with a cumulative elevation gain of about 4,237 meters and a cumulative descent of about 4,237 meters. The starting point is at an altitude of about 2,512 meters and the highest point is at an altitude of about 4,560 meters. Detailed data is subject to the race manual published before the race. Departure Time: 04:00 June 14, 2026 Cut-off Time: 19:30 June 14, 2026 Check/Supply Points: 5

V. Event Schedule (proposed)

The event organizing committee sets corresponding entry requirements for different types of events, including age requirements, physical condition, identity requirements, health requirements, athletic ability, support ability, mandatory competition equipment, etc., to review the entry qualifications of athletes. Only those who meet the requirements can register.

Instructions for Registration

The event organizing committee reminds: Athletes must fully understand the potential risks of the event, confirm that their personal health conditions meet the standards of extreme sports, purchase personal accident insurance, bear their own physical and accident risks, and fully assess their own risk tolerance. Only those who strictly abide by the code of conduct for athletes and complete the qualification verification for participation will be eligible to register. According to Article 1176 “assumption of risk”of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, the act of registration constitutes a clear commitment in the legal sense that the athlete is fully aware of the rules of the event, deeply understands the physical injury, property loss and other unforeseeable risks that may arise throughout the event, and voluntarily assumes all legal consequences arising therefrom.

Risk Notification

Trail running events are set in a pristine natural environment, where athletes have to traverse steep slopes and deep valleys, wade through rapid streams, climb cliffs, craggy rocks and slippery rock faces and other complex terrains during the challenge. They also have to face the ever-changing extreme weather - alternating scorching sun and cold waves, tearing clothes with thunderstorms, fog and hail intertwined threats, these unpredictable natural forces can cause a complex risk of altitude sickness, body temperature imbalance, heat stroke disease, rock wall falls, cardiac arrest and wildlife invasion at any time. Athletes must be aware of the risks of the event before signing up.

Health Requirements

Trail running places strict physical demands on athletes. Athletes must hold a physical examination report within one year, which, after being evaluated by a medical institution, objectively assess their physical condition in combination with their sports history to ensure that they meet the competition intensity requirements of the category they are signing up for. The event organizers do not provide any consultation on the physical condition and health status of athletes or any assessment of their suitability for the competition. By signing up, the athlete is deemed to be fully aware of and voluntarily assume the sports risks that may arise from personal health issues and must sign the "Participation Risk Notice" as a legal document before the event, confirming that all risks and consequences arising from accidents caused by physical reasons shall be borne by the athlete himself.

Guarantee of ability

Athletes must have comprehensive wilderness survival support capabilities, be able to effectively control and properly handle all kinds of emergencies caused by the natural environment, and specifically meet the following core requirements:

1. Be proficient in dealing with extreme weather conditions such as day and night alternation, strong winds, low temperatures, thick fog, heavy rain, thunderstorms and ice and snow without external assistance, and have the professional ability to prevent and handle hypothermia, dehydration, heat stroke and accidental injuries;
2. Master the physiological regulation techniques for independently dealing with altitude adaptation disorders, properly address common problems such as digestive system disorders, muscle strain or joint pain, and effectively overcome physical and mental distress caused by minor illnesses;
3. Continuously monitor one's physical and mental state, promptly implement scientific self-rescue plans for state adjustment, and decisively activate the voluntary withdrawal mechanism when necessary. When forced to withdraw due to health risks by the organizing committee, one must strictly follow the professional judgment of the medical team;
4. Recognize clearly that the event organizing committee is not responsible for responding to the above risks, and deeply understand that the core of safety guarantee in mountainous area competitions lies in the athletes' own predictive ability and adaptive handling level of foreseeable and emergent problems.

Code of Conduct for Athletes

1. Conduct pre-competition physical examinations strictly in accordance with the procedures and rules, purchase competition insurance, and sign the event risk notification letter.
2. Strictly abide by all competition regulations and rules, obey the instructions of the referees, and protest or appeal to those who have objections to the penalties in accordance with the prescribed procedures of the rules;
3. Respect your opponent, respect the referee, respect the audience; Show a good mental outlook and promote the Chinese sports spirit;
4. Observe sportsmanship, maintain competition order, and prohibit the use of performance-enhancing drugs; No drugs that are explicitly prohibited by IAAF, UCI and ITU are allowed to be used in the event to maintain the purity of competitive sports;
5. Be mindful of your appearance during the competition and do not be naked;
6. Do not intentionally damage other athletes' equipment, do not maliciously hinder other athletes' progress, do not destroy road signs and direction signs;
7. Protect the environment and do not litter; Strictly abide by forest fire prevention regulations and prohibit the use of open flames;
8. Do not accept non-neutral assistance and play fairly;
9. Athletes must fulfill their obligation to provide emergency assistance to people in distress and inform the organizing committee immediately;
10. Ensure that the registration materials are true and valid. Fraudulent acts such as forging identities and tampering with completion certificates are strictly prohibited. The organizing committee reserves the right to immediately disqualify and hold accountable those who violate the rules and report to the competent authorities for inclusion in the event blacklist.

Accident insurance

All athletes are required to purchase their own special accident insurance covering risks throughout the event and present valid insurance certificates to the organizing committee for verification upon registration. The organizing committee reserves the right to disqualify any athlete who fails to provide valid insurance certificates as required. The coverage period includes at least from the date of registration to the end of the competition. It is strongly recommended to cover the round-trip time from the departure point. The insurance terms must include: death/disability coverage due to accidental injury and sudden illness (clearly covering special risks of extreme sports such as sudden death, heatstroke, hypothermia, etc.); Compensation for medical treatment costs. Among them, the death/disability coverage shall not be less than RMB 500,000, and the single payout limit for accidental medical treatment and sudden illness medical treatment shall be more than RMB 20,000. The organizing committee will release a list of recommended insurance types certified by professional institutions through the official platform before the event for athletes to take out insurance precisely and avoid disputes over claims due to non-compliance with insurance terms. Important Note: The event organizing committee has insured all participating athletes, volunteers and staff with event liability insurance. This insurance coverage period is limited to the competition day of the participating group and only provides special claim support for accidental injury accidents and related legal disputes caused by the responsibility of event organization and management.

Basic requirements for registration

Age Requirements The date of birth of the participants must be between June 12, 2008 and June 12, 1963 (i.e., aged 18 to 63 years old).

Health Certificate A health certificate must be submitted upon registration: a physical examination report issued by a hospital or professional health examination institution within the past year (June 12, 2025 - June 12, 2026), either in paper or electronic form (at least including an electrocardiogram).

Health Risk Exclusion Clause

Those with the following health conditions are strictly prohibited from participating in the event. The main conditions include: 1. Circulatory system diseases: Congenital heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, myocarditis, and other organic heart diseases; 2. Cardiovascular abnormalities: Coronary artery disease, severe arrhythmia; 3. Metabolic diseases: Uncontrolled hypertension, cerebrovascular disease, and diabetes with abnormal blood sugar; 4. Respiratory system diseases: Asthma and other chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases; 5. Special physiological states: Pregnant women; 6. Poor physical condition: Those who have engaged in excessive alcohol consumption or slept for less than 4 hours within 24 hours before the event; 7. Infectious diseases: Patients in the acute infection or incubation period; 8. Patients in the recovery period after major surgery; 9. High-altitude adaptation disorders: Those with a history of acute mountain sickness or other high-altitude maladaptation symptoms; 10. Other contraindications: Diseases determined by professional medical institutions as unsuitable for vigorous exercise.

After meeting the above basic requirements, each group must also meet the following group requirements for registration:

To be eligible for the 8km, one of the following conditions must be met: 1.For participants from Ganzi Prefecture, an ID card must be uploaded； 2.Those who have successfully registered for 18k/30k/50k: Participants of 18k/30k/50k can sign up for the 8km group as an adaptation run. Separate registration will be open after the registration ends. The spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Race pack for this group will not be collected repeatedly.

To be eligible for the 18km, one of the following conditions must be met: 1. Have participated in a 20KM or more higher altitude trail running event within the last year (from 2025 to present), with an average altitude of over 3000 meters, and have obtained a completion certificate; 2. Have participated in 30km or longer trail running events within the last year (2025 to present) and obtained a completion certificate.

To be eligible for the 30km, one of the following conditions must be met: 1. Have participated in a 30KM or more higher altitude trail running event within the last year (from 2025 to present), with an average altitude of over 3000 meters, and have obtained a completion certificate; 2 Have participated in 50km or longer trail running events within the last year (2025 to present) and obtained a completion certificate.

To be eligible for the 50km, one of the following conditions must be met: 1. Have participated in a 50KM or more higher altitude trail running event within the last year (from 2025 to present), with an average altitude of over 3000 meters, and have obtained a completion certificate; 2. Have participated in 70km or longer trail running events within the last year (2025 to present) and obtained a completion certificate.

Registration Policy

1. Elite Athlete Registration Policy:

Those who meet the following ITRA individual Performance Index can apply for Elite athlete seats (20 for the 30km group and 20 for the 50km group, on a first-come, first-served basis until there are no vacancies.) Those who pass the review will be elite athletes of this event and will enjoy the following benefits: 1) Complimentary registration: Men: 800 points and above, women: 670 points and above. 2) Complimentary registration +3 nights in a double room: Men: 860 points and above, women 700 points and above.

2. Registration Notes:

1. The organizing committee reserves the right to take measures such as disqualification, non-refund of the registration fee, and prohibition of participation in the event if any athlete is found to have obtained the qualification through deceptive means such as modification or forgery of the completion certificate. The athlete shall bear all consequences arising therefrom.
2. Elite atheletes should add the customer service Wechat. The registration channel for elite atheletes will be opened separately in mid-May and they will be notified by the customer service Wechat.

Registration process

Step 1: Submit complete registration materials → Step 2: Pay registration Fee → Step 3: Qualification Supplementation (if missing materials) → Step 4: Qualification Verification and Official Channel announcement → Final status Confirmation (Successful applicants obtain entry/unsuccessful applicants receive full refund through the original channel)

Registration Time instructions

The registration channel will open at 14:00 on April 27, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis and will close automatically once the quota is filled.

Eligibility review mechanism

Registration for the event adopts a prepayment review system. All athletes must submit their qualification documents for the corresponding group within the time limit specified by the organizing committee. Qualification verification will be carried out strictly in accordance with the registration sequence. Those who fail to complete the submission of materials within the time limit will automatically lose the review qualification. Those who pass the review will enter the admission channel in the order of registration, and each competition group will strictly implement the quota system until the quota is filled. The admission list will be available through the official WeChat account and website of the event during the public announcement period. At that time, the admission status can be checked in real time with the registration ID. Special note: For applicants who fail the qualification review, the system will send the verification results via phone text message(for Chinese mainland phone numbers only）. The registration fee will be fully refunded through the original path for those who fail to effectively submit the certificate within the specified time. The organizing committee reserves the right to permanently disqualify any athlete who is found to have obtained the qualification or elite athlete status through improper means such as tampering with the competition information or forging the completion certificate, to be blacklisted for the competition credit, to recover the illegally obtained prize money and honors, and to permanently terminate the athlete's qualification for this event. All legal consequences and economic losses arising therefrom shall be borne independently by the athlete involved, and the organizing committee reserves the right to pursue relevant responsibilities through legal means.

Supplementary registration rules

Registered athletes who are unable to participate for any reason must submit a refund application before the specified deadline. Vacancies will be filled (as the event is approaching, those who have been filled cannot apply for a refund, please carefully confirm your intention to participate before proceeding).

Registration fee

(Check the Event Page)

Cost included

Cost not included

1. Round-trip transportation, accommodation, meals and other expenses incurred during the competition shall be borne by the athletes themselves.
2. Athletes must purchase personal accident insurance during the event on their own.
3. Additional transportation costs incurred when the athletes withdraws from a station not designated by the event organizing committee;
4. If the athletes have to ride away on horseback due to being closed or voluntarily withdrawing from the race, the rental cost of the horse shall be borne by the athletes themselves. The specific amount shall be determined through negotiation between the athletes and the horses owners.
5. Other personal expenses not specified.

Cancel registration

Refund Policy

After 00:00 on May 10th, No refund supported, race package will be sent by express delivery after the race(For addresses in the Chinese mainland only. Free quotas not included.)

Quota transfer clause

The event organizing committee announces that the qualification is legally non-transferable and personal exclusive. The transfer, lease, sharing and any form of commercial transfer of the qualification is strictly prohibited. Upon successful registration, athletes automatically sign the "Honest Participation Commitment Letter", and the organizing committee has established real-name registration and irreversible race wristbands to prevent proxy running, but the organizing committee does not bear any legal liability arising therefrom. Special Warning: If any illegal transfer is verified, the event management system will immediately lock the participation qualifications of the involved parties. The involved personnel will not only permanently lose the entry qualification for this event, but will also be reported to the industry authorities simultaneously to apply for a ban. In the event of a safety accident or other collateral damage caused by the illegal transfer, the transferor and the transferee shall jointly bear all civil compensation and criminal liability consequences. This statement shall be legally binding as of the time of the public notice.

Group Change

Unchangeable situations

1. Change requests will automatically expire when seats in the target group are exhausted.
2. The deadline is 24:00 May 21, 2026. No change requests will be accepted after this time.

Permission for Changes Conditions

There are remaining seats in the target group and the application is formally submitted by 24:00 May 10, 2026.

Change of Application process

Application Submission

1. Send the specification email to: minyakonka@ultratour.com.cn
2. Standard email format:

Subject: "Categaries Change—Name—ID/Passport Number" The text must be clear: Original group and target group information.

3. Attachment required: Proof of eligible certificate for the new group.

Approval process

1. Receive written change permission from the organizing committee
2. Pass the qualification review for the new group
3. Fees settlement: make up or refund the group difference and pay a service fee of $100 per time.

Note: The change will only take effect if all of the above conditions are met, and the organizing committee will notify you of the final approval result by formal email.

Mandatory equipment

Mandatory equipment is a basic requirement for athletes to finish the race safely. The organizing committee will specify in the competition regulations that athletes must carry mandatory equipment throughout the race.

Notes: Athletes are required to check and confirm at the collection site whether the items in the race pack are complete and whether the timing and GPS(for 30km&50km) devices are effective. If not checked, it will be considered complete and valid after leaving the event venue.

Recommended equipment

In case of snowy weather, crampons and UV protection glasses may be temporarily added as mandatory equipment, subject to the official notice before the event.

Equipment Inspection

For all athletes, mandatory equipment verification is required during the on site registration stage. Those lacking equipment will not be eligible to compete or receive competition supplies. There will be a second strict check at the start registration stage, and anyone whose equipment does not meet the standards will be prohibited from entering the track. During the event, race officials will conduct random checks at checkpoints and at the finish line. If any athlete is found to have incomplete mandatory equipment, their result will be immediately disqualified and they will be forced to withdraw from the race.

Race number

Wearing position

athletes must wear the larger number bib properly in a prominent position right in the front to ensure it is clearly visible at all times during the race.

No modifications allowed

Any alteration, defilement or tampering with the race number provided by the event is strictly prohibited. Violators will face overtime penalties or disqualification.

Bag drop-off bib

Race provided smaller number bibs for bag drop-off transfer must be firmly attached to the outside of the transfer or storage bag;

Storage and transshipment

Bag drop off process

All athletes must complete the bag drop-off at the starting point 15 minutes before the start of their group and take the bag deposit mark on the larger number bib. athletes are required to prepare a special bag in advance and affix the small number bib (containing athlete number, name, group, etc.) issued by the organizing committee in a prominent position.

Bag collection

athletes can collect their stored items at the finish line of their by presenting the bag deposit mark on their larger number bibs.

Disposal of overdue items

Unclaimed items can be claimed by contacting the organizing committee within 7 working days after the event. Those who choose the mail service will have to bear the postage themselves. Items that are not claimed within 15 days will be treated as ownerless. The organizing committee will not be responsible for any loss of items that are not stored at the designated time, place or manner.

Mandatory check-in time

In view of the high-altitude nature of the event, and considering the differences in altitude intervals and distances of the race tracks in different groups, in order to ensure the safety of the event and ensure that the participating athletes can fully adapt to the high-altitude environment, the organizing committee has specially established a batched check-in and race pack pick up mechanism. The specific arrangements for each participating group are as follows:

Late check-in

Athletes who fail to complete on-site registration within the specified time will automatically lose their right to participate, and their race packs will be uniformly included in the post-race redelivery process(for Chinese mainland address only).

Race pack pick up

1. Entries must be signed for in person with valid identification. Entries collected by others or by proxy will not be accepted.
2. The paid registration race packs will be sent by within 15 working days after the event, and the related shipping costs will be borne by the participating athletes themselves.
3. For athletes who register for free through sponsor channels, elite channels, etc., the race packs will not be mailed.

Check-in location

Kangding Love Song Square, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province.

Event Facilities

1. Event transportation
2. Official shuttle:

Please scan the official We-Chat QR code below to purchase tickets and get to the main venue of the event safely and conveniently.

2. Self-driving route

It is recommended to use Autonavi/Baidu Maps to navigate to "Kangding Qingge Square". The total distance is 255 kilometers (departing from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport). Along the 318 National road, enjoy the scenery of western Sichuan. It is suggested to reserve 3 to 4 hours for the drive.

3. Long-distance bus service from the city bus station. It is recommended to book through the official wechat account of "Sichuan Bus Ticketing Network（四川汽车票务网）". Choose the Chengdu Xin Nanmen Bus Station（成都新南门车站） to Kangding Bus Station（康定汽车站）. Multiple trips are available daily.
4. Official Accommodation
5. Accompanying Tours
6. Others

Check-in items

Identification

Athletes must present their original valid identification (ID card or passport) for on-site verification. No form of proxy registration or equipment collection is allowed.

Physical Examination Certificate

A paper or electronic physical examination report (including at least an electrocardiogram and blood pressure) issued by a hospital or physical examination institution within the last year (June 12, 2025 - June 12, 2026) must be submitted. Any act of concealing physical condition or forging physical examination certificates, etc., will be regarded as an automatic withdrawal from the competition, and the relevant responsibility shall be borne entirely by the individual.

Proof of Insurance

Insurance requirements

All participating athletes must purchase special accident insurance covering all risks throughout the event on their own. When reporting for duty, they must proactively present valid insurance certificates to the organizing committee for verification. The organizing committee reserves the right to disqualify any athlete who fails to provide valid insurance certificates as required.

Coverage period

It must cover the entire event process (including the registration group from the registration date to the end of the competition day, based on the actual itinerary of the athletes).

The insurance policy must include

Death/disability coverage due to accidental injury and sudden illness (with explicit coverage of special risks in extreme sports such as sudden death, heatstroke, hypothermia, etc.); Compensation for medical treatment expenses. Among them, the death/disability coverage shall not be less than RMB 500,000, and the single payout limit for accidental medical treatment and sudden illness medical treatment shall not be less than RMB 20,000.

Recommended insurance

The organizing committee will release recommended insurance products certified by professional institutions through the official platform before the event for athletes to purchase insurance precisely and avoid disputes over claims due to non-compliance with insurance terms.

Important Notes

The event organizing committee will purchase event organization liability insurance for all athletes, volunteers and staff. The coverage period of this insurance is strictly limited to the day of the event and only provides special claims support for accidental injury accidents and related legal disputes caused by event organization and management responsibility.

Mandatory competition equipment

The organizing committee will conduct mandatory equipment completeness checks upon on site registration. athletes with incomplete equipment will not be provided with race packages. Before the start of the race, the organizing committee will conduct a secondary verification of the mandatory equipment for the athletes. athletes who do not have the mandatory equipment as required will not pass the qualification review. Random checks of equipment will be conducted at each checkpoint during the race. Those found to have incomplete equipment will have their race results disqualified and be forced to withdraw from the race.

Collect GPS tracking devices

Athletes of the 30km & 50km group must pay a deposit of 500 yuan for the GPS device at the terminal by online payment upon registration. The deposit will be returned to the original route immediately when the equipment is retrieved at the finish line after the race. If the equipment is not delivered on site, you can scan the race official We-Chat QR code of the customer service to handle the equipment return mail, and the deposit will be refunded after the equipment is signed for.

Race start and finish

Starting check-in

1. All athletes must complete the check-in process 30 minutes before the race and enter the designated starting area. The check-in process includes: mandatory equipment verification, proper wearing of number bibs, activation of timing chips, and debugging of GPS etc.; The start channel will be closed 10 minutes after the start, and those who have not checked in will be considered to have forfeited the race.
2. The judges will use a three-stage alert system to make countdown announcements at 5 minutes, 3 minutes, and 1 minute before the race.

Finish clocking in

After crossing the finish line, runners must complete the following procedures in sequence: electronic check-in system confirmation, return GPS equipment (30km&50km), and random mandatory secondary inspection of equipment. Finishers should leave the field quickly and in an orderly manner and must not linger in the timing area to interfere with the referee's execution.

Checkpoint (CP)

Checkpoint Settings

A number of checkpoints will be set up along the race route, and all athletes must pass through the checkpoints in the order announced by the organizing committee to complete electronic check-in or manual verification. Concealed inspection devices will be added to special sections. These inspection points will only display the section where they are located and will not indicate specific coordinates, aiming to monitor the compliance of the athletes' routes.

Checkpoints are closed

Each checkpoint implements a strict segmented cut-off time system. For specific timeframes, please refer to the official track package. Runners who arrive at the checkpoint beyond the time limit will receive a mandatory withdrawal order and must immediately comply with the event management.

Supply Point (SP)

Supply points

The track will have energy stations set up to race standards, with a maximum distance of no more than 10 kilometers between adjacent stations.

Private supply points

Due to the difficulty of entering the track, in order to ensure fairness, this event does not offer private supply applications.

Environmental regulations for supply points

The supply points implements an environmental protection ban on leaving the station. Non-biodegradable waste (including food packaging, disposable containers, etc.) is strictly prohibited from being taken out of the supply points. Runners must place their trash in designated recycling facilities or seal it in their eco-friendly bags. Dumping is strictly prohibited throughout the race.

Timing rules

The race uses electronic timing, with clock-in points set at Start, Finish and CP, and athletes must clock-in in sequence as required. Unless otherwise specified, the race will be continuously timed from the start to the finish.

Results Rules

Finish the race

Finisher refers to the act of an athletes completing all the required stages within the cut-off time, and all finishers will have an official ranking.

Cut-off rules

The cut-off time refers to the time set to end a race during the compitition or at the finish line, and athletes who exceed the cut-off time will not be able to continue the race.

Withdrawal rules

Withdrawal refers to the act of athletes who are unable to continue a competition due to physical discomfort or injury, or voluntarily give up the competition. If a athletes is unable to finish a race for any reason, they should go to the nearest supply point or checkpoint as soon as possible and inform the referee. Any athletes who withdraws from the competition without timely and clear notification to the referee will be disqualified.

Evacuation Instructions

If an athlete is unable to continue the race due to exceeding the cut-off time or needs to withdraw from the track, they may follow the pre-set checkpoint withdrawal and evacuation plan. Notes:

1. Athletes who are closed or voluntarily withdraw from the race and have the ability to move independently choose to return on horseback shall bear the costs themselves;
2. If a seriously injured athlete is determined by the medical team of the organizing committee to be inremovable and must be transported by horse, the expenses incurred shall be borne by the organizing committee of the event;
3. As the number of horses is limited and needs to be allocated dynamically, athletes should be aware of the risk of unforeseen delays in the dispatch of rescue horses;
4. The method of evacuation will be adjusted according to the actual situation, and the final decision will be made by the event organizing committee.

Reward rules

1. Finisher rewards Finishers in all groups will receive exclusive finisher souvenir to witness the moment of glory. 2. Ranking rewards The top 10 men and women (gun time) in the 50km group and 30km group will receive cash prizes, and the top three will also be awarded trophies. All prize money is pre-tax and the organizing committee will deduct 20% of the prize money on behalf of the winners to pay personal income tax. Winning athletes must attend the ceremony as required. Athletes who refuse to attend the ceremony will have their results and rankings cancelled.

3 Special Honor Award for Sons of Konka (Total: 24,000 yuan) This award is a cultural heritage and incentive award, with an emphasis on honor and development support. Award athletes: The best local runners from Ganzi prefecture in the 50km and 30km groups (based on ID cards, list announced in advance), a total of 4 people. Rewards Details(for each person) : Honor Development Award: RMB 6,000 Exclusive gear: Trail running backpack + trail running shoes to support them to run to the world. Future Pass: Free entry for the corresponding group of this event in 2027.

Penalty Rules

Athletes who violate these rules will be subject to warnings, additional time penalties, disqualification, suspension or prohibition. Penalties will be imposed depending on the severity of the offense and the extent of responsibility. The following is the penalty policy for violations. The content listed is only an outline and the event dispute resolution team reserves the final decision-making right. Special note: As trail running is an outdoor event, all penalties are "random sampling" penalties. Therefore, all penalties are "cumulative", that is, one penalty is imposed for each discovery, and the final penalty is the sum of all penalties. Electronic monitors set up along the race route have the same enforcement rights as referees.

Warning penalties shall be imposed for any of the following circumstances

1. Unintentional misconduct by the athlete;
2. Unintentionally leaving garbage behind;
3. Not wearing the race bib properly.

A 10-minute time penalty will be imposed for any of the following circumstances

1. Each time the following situations are discovered or the same, they will be accumulated in sequence;
2. Altering, defiling or modifying the race bib, or not wearing the bib correctly and refusing to change after being pointed out by the referee;
3. Take any non-biodegradable items (such as food plastic packaging, paper cups, mineral water bottles, etc.) out of the supply points;
4. Disobeying the track rules, deviating from the prescribed route by more than 100 meters in marked sections.

A 30-minute time penalty will be imposed for any of the following circumstances

1. Using unapproved equipment and profiting from it; Such as getting supplies at unoffially permitted private points, using electric-assisted knee pads, etc., to increase speed or reduce physical exertion through mechanical power, undermining fairness.
2. In cases where two markers can be seen at the same time, the nearest marker must be chosen to advance, unless the race markers have specific rules, an athlete taking a shortcut on a zigzag track will be considered to have deliberately shortened the track.
3. Damaging the environment;
4. Deviate from the prescribed route by more than 100 meters but less than 500 meters.

A penalty of 1 to 2 hours shall be imposed for any of the following circumstances

1. Failing to move in the intended direction;
2. Accepting non-neutral external assistance; Accepting food, water, or equipment (such as changing shoes and clothes) from friends or teams' private supply stations outside the designated supply points for the event; Use tools such as camera drones and private logistics vehicles to deliver supplies to off-limits areas on the track (mountain tops, canyons). In unofficial permitted race stages, receive physical recovery services (such as muscle relaxation and carrying equipment) from private masseurs and runners on the track.

Disqualification and termination of the race will be imposed for any of the following circumstances

1. Intentionally damaging or altering road signs;
2. Intentionally damaging other athletes' equipment;
3. Maliciously hindering other athletes forward;
4. Refusing to attend the award ceremony without a valid reason;
5. Take transportation during the competition;
6. Athletes who conduct commercial activities without the consent of the organizing committee and refuse to correct them;
7. Refuse to be questioned and examined by event medical personnel; Those who refuse to comply when medical personnel determine that they cannot continue the competition;
8. Alter, deface or modify race bib;
9. Take a shortcut on the track, shorten the track, over 500 meters;
10. Failing to check in at the designated track check points in sequence, lacking check-in points, and unable to provide evidence of passing check points;
11. Missing or carrying personal competition gear (mandatory gear) that does not conform to the event regulations;
12. Borrowing someone else's equipment to evade competition equipment inspection will result in disqualification for both the borrower and the lender;
13. Athletes do not throw garbage in the trash can, discard it randomly in the track and do not listen to persuasion;
14. Refuse the mandatory equipment inspection for competition;
15. Carrying ignition source into the track;
16. Using oxygen equipment.

Those with the following circumstances will be banned from competition for 1 to 2 years

1. Those who use uncivilized language or conduct against referees or athletes, do not abide by competition discipline, do not obey referees' decisions, deliberately disrupt the order of the competition venue, violate sportsmanship, and the circumstances are relatively serious;
2. In violation of the Anti-Doping Regulations;
3. Individuals or those who incite others to raise protests through non-standard procedures and release false information in an attempt to trigger public opinion and have a negative impact on the event or the personnel related to the event;
4. Failing to protest in accordance with the requirements and procedures of an appeal;
5. Making or Posting remarks or actions that are detrimental to social harmony, involving public order and good customs, ethnicity, religion, politics, etc.
6. Those who violate laws and regulations during the event;
7. Those who are dissatisfied with the final decision of the event dispute resolution panel;
8. Picking flowers and plants along the track, etc.

Appeal adjudication mechanism

Contestants who have objections to the competition results must submit written appeal materials to the dispute resolution panel within 3 hours after the competition ends and pay an appeal deposit of 500 yuan. If the appeal is successful, the deposit will be fully refunded; if the appeal fails, it will not be refunded. The decision of the dispute resolution panel is final.

Composition of the Dispute Resolution Panel

The panel is an odd number of members, consisting of the technical representative, the host representative, the chief referee, the event director, and the athlete representative.

Appeal Procedure

1. The appeal materials and the appeal fee shall be submitted by the applicant or his/her agent to the organizing committee by email (minyakonka@ultratour.com.cn).
2. Convene a dispute resolution meeting;
3. The dispute resolution panel makes the final decision.

Route navigation

1. Navigation requirements: All contestants must bring fully charged mobile phones, watches and other GPS trajectory navigation devices, and download track maps simultaneously, and master their usage proficiently.
2. Signpost system: Reflective signposts will be set up throughout the course. There will be directional signs and manual guidance at important forks. Warning tapes, warning lights and manual guidance will be added at dangerous sections. Athletes are required to follow the instructions throughout the race.
3. Emergency backup: If some signs are missing, follow the navigation path or call the emergency number on the back of the bib for help.
4. Violation handling:
5. Those who leave the track more than 500 meters and do not return voluntarily will be considered to have violated the rules and their results will be cancelled;
6. Those who deliberately damage road signs or navigation devices will be disqualified and held accountable.

Technical briefing

1. Description: Include track features (elevation changes, dangerous section markings), weather warnings, equipment inspection standards, environmental requirements (such as the Traceless forest principle), and emergency plans, etc.
2. Mandatory participation: All athletes must attend at least one pre-race technical briefing, either online or offline. Any information conveyed at the briefing will be considered fully known by all athletes.
3. Transparency of information: Release the time and location of the technical briefing via wechat official account before the event, along with a link to the live stream. A question-and-answer session will be set up on site, with the event director or track director answering questions on the spot.

Medical rescue

Hierarchical response mechanism

1. First-level rescue stations: Start and end points, CP points are equipped with professional medical teams, oxygen and other emergency equipment;
2. Level 2 Response: Track mobile rescue teams (including emergency runners and mountain guides) cover high-difficulty sections;
3. Level 3 Linkage: Establish a green channel with the health department.

Mandatory withdrawal standards

1. In the event of hypothermia, bleeding from external injuries that cannot be stopped, or other conditions, medical personnel at the station, referees, and station managers have the right to demand that athletes forcibly withdraw from the competition.
2. If an athlete conceals his medical history (such as heart disease or epilepsy) during the competition and causes an emergency, he shall bear the corresponding rescue costs.
3. Rescue time limit:

Some track vehicles are impassable and there is no network signal. athletes should be fully aware that due to the unpredictability of the mountain outdoor environment, the time it takes for professional rescue teams to arrive at the scene may be much longer than usual expectations. Mandatory competition gear during the event will directly form the life support system of the athletes and must be carried throughout the race.

Track support

Supplies and Safety

1. CP point setup: Supply stations will be set up within every 10 kilometers, providing water, dried fruits, fruits and other hot food and drinks, staple food, etc. For detailed supply information, please refer to the pre-race technical briefing.
2. Extreme weather response: In cases of heavy snow, hail, etc., the alternate track will be activated or the segmented circuit breaker mechanism will be activated, and the organizing committee reserves the right to terminate the race early.
3. Environmental protection: No single-use plastic products are allowed throughout the race course and athletes must bring their own garbage bags. Those who litter in violation of the rules will be punished.

Communications Assurance

1. Equip staff with satellite phones or Beidou navigation satellite System short message devices to ensure smooth communication;
2. Establish an event command center to monitor weather, athlete status and track anomalies in real time through timing systems, GPS tracking systems, intercom communication systems and scenic area monitoring.
3. Track dynamic management rights

The event organizing committee reserves the right to make dynamic adjustments to event elements such as track planning, supply points layout, rescue points and withdrawal points. Relevant changes will take effect immediately based on actual needs without the need to inform in advance.

Event Filming regulations

1. In order to ensure the order and safety of the race course, this event strictly prohibits athletes from bringing non-official photography services. Once verified, the event organizing committee reserves the right to immediately disqualify the offending athlete and disqualify their results.
2. Without the authorization of the event organizing committee, any institution or individual who takes video footage at the start and finish lines and in the track area and uses it for commercial purposes constitutes a serious infringement, and the event organizing committee reserves the right to pursue legal responsibility.

Emergency response authority

In the event of extreme weather conditions (including but not limited to sudden severe weather such as heavy rain, heavy snow, lightning, hurricane, etc.), the organizing committee has the right to immediately activate the emergency response plan, including but not limited to adjusting the start time of the event, adding temporary closing points and other emergency handling authority.

Event circuit breaker mechanism

When major natural disasters such as torrential rain, hail, thunderstorms, strong winds or floods threaten the lives of athletes, the organizing committee will activate the circuit breaker emergency response plan and exercise the compulsory disposal power to immediately suspend the event process.

Commercial rights and interests regulations

Athletes may personalize the sponsorship logo on their personal competition gear (clothing, equipment, etc.), and it is strictly prohibited to use flags, banners or other non-attached advertising carriers at the start and finish lines and in the track radiation area. Violations will trigger a tiered penalty system, including but not limited to invalidation of results, disqualification from competition, and even a lifetime ban.

Exclusive rights to digital assets

All athletes of the event (including athletes, volunteers, and staff) irrevocably authorize the organizing committee to have full copyright and exclusive use rights to all video materials (including portraits, audio and video digital assets) generated during the event, and no third party may use them for commercial purposes without the formal authorization of the organizing committee.

Force majeure handling procedures

In the event of cancellation due to force majeure (including natural disasters, government administrative orders, public safety incidents, etc.) : If the event is cancelled before the athlete's registration, the organizing committee will implement a refund of the difference after deducting the irrevocable operating costs; If the event is cancelled or suspended during the event, the registration fee will not be refunded and the economic losses (including travel and accommodation expenses) incurred by the athletes will not be covered.

Matters Not covered

The right to interpret this plan belongs to the organizing committee. The organizing committee reserves the final right of interpretation for matters not covered herein.

The Organizing Committee of Minya Konka Trail