Trail Running Events in China

The Race is set in the historic Huizhou Ancient City in She County, Huangshan, Anhui Province. This event combines the deep humanistic heritage of the ancient city with the romantic spring mountain-water scenery of southern Anhui, offering a unique trail running experience amidst cultural landmarks and natural beauty.

This spring race takes runners through the Tianhu Lake scenic area in Conghua, with courses passing lakes, dams, forest trails, and rural villages. All categories start and finish at Conghua Wenquan Bus Station.

This inaugural 2026 edition offering a balanced course suitable for both beginners and experienced runners. The race takes place in the internationally acclaimed Moganshan resort area. Runners will traverse Moganshan's famous landscape of bamboo forests and rolling hills on courses that balance challenge with runnability.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Taihang Mountains with four distance options, from 10km to 100km, exploring cliffs, waterfalls, and ancient trails.

Held in the 5A-rated Panshan Scenic Area, This edition offers four distance options from 12km to 70km, with an upgraded scale with 3000 participants and a total prize pool of 240,000 CNY.

The race is held in the Mount Emei Scenic Area, Leshan City, Sichuan Province. Most courses start at the iconic Tianxia Mingshan Archway, with finishes varying from the archway to the Golden Summit or Hengbang Nanshanli, offering diverse experiences across the mountain's slopes. This edition introduces a two-week competition structure: 'The Inquiry' week (April 18-19) offers friendly trails for beginners, while 'The Summit' week (April 25-26) presents extreme challenges aiming for the 'Asian Dual Heritage Trail Honor Hall'.

A high-difficulty trail running event in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, set on the UNESCO World Heritage Badaling Great Wall. The race combines modern athletic challenge with historical themes of border patrol, offering runners a unique experience amidst spring blooms and rugged terrain.

The 2026 KAILAS Beijing Huairou 100 Mountain Running Race is scheduled for April 25-26, 2026, at the Yanqi Lake International Convention Center in Huairou District, Beijing. Runners will enjoy a course that integrates natural beauty with cultural heritage, passing through Yanqi Lake, Mutianyu Great Wall, Xiangshui Lake Great Wall, and Shentangyu Natural Scenic Area. The terrain includes山地 (mountainous trails),森林 (forest paths), and sections along the ancient Great Wall, providing a varied and immersive running experience. The April setting offers mild weather, ideal for trail running.

The 2026 edition of the Yangchun Jilongding Trail Running Race returns to the stunning Jilongding area of Yangchun, Guangdong. Set against the backdrop of the spectacular azalea blooms that carpet the highland meadows each spring, this race offers runners an unforgettable experience through one of South China's most beautiful mountain landscapes.

This edition features five distance categories with a total capacity of 7000 runners. The courses combine coastal trails with mountainous terrain, offering scenic views of the Yellow Sea and challenging elevation profiles.

Running along the ancient mountain ridges of Shennongjia, which have folded over 800 million years

Runners will experience the unique terrain of the Tianmo desert, the serene Guanting Reservoir, the majestic Youzhou Grand Canyon, and ancient village paths, making it a comprehensive trail running adventure.

Return to the Lost Horizon! Run in the embrace of a UNESCO World Heritage site, stepping onto the ancient Dukezong Old Town, traversing the secret realm of Pudacuo National Park, and retracing the thousand-year-old Tea Horse Road.

This event offers runners the chance to experience the scenic trails of Chongli's Yunding Ski Park, with courses passing through meadows, flower fields, and past windmills. The race includes categories for all levels, from family-friendly 4km runs to challenging 60km ultra distances.

This special 10th anniversary event takes place from July 10-12, 2026, in Chongli District, with races ranging from 1K to 168K. It includes unique categories like team races and youth runs, celebrating a decade of trail running in this scenic region.