6th Huanglong Extreme Endurance Race

Overview

The 6th Huanglong Extreme Endurance Race, scheduled for July 3-6, 2025, continues to optimize its course and categories to enhance the participant experience. Building on past successes, this edition features four race groups designed for different skill levels, set against the stunning backdrop of the Huanglong region's natural and cultural heritage.

The Experience

This edition offers routes that traverse the iconic Huanglong Scenic Area, Xuebaoding hiking trails, and historic Songzhou Ancient City. Runners will encounter diverse landscapes, from alpine meadows to ancient villages, with opportunities to view the sacred Xuebaoding peak. The event emphasizes cultural immersion, passing through multi-ethnic communities and sections of the ancient Tea Horse Road.

Course Details

Tea Horse Ancient Road CMGD30km

A scenic route starting from Songzhou Ancient City, climbing to historical sites with views of Xuebaoding. Ideal for intermediate runners.

• Distance: 30km
• Elevation: +1,544m
• Time Limit: 9 hours
• ITRA Points: Not specified
• UTMB Index: Not specified

Xuebaoding XBD50km

The classic course connecting Huanglong, Xuebaoding, and Songzhou Ancient City, with runnable sections in the latter half.

• Distance: 50km
• Elevation: +2,442m
• Time Limit: 15 hours
• ITRA Points: Not specified
• UTMB Index: Not specified

Secret Exploration MJTS70km

The longest category, combining cultural villages with the Xuebaoding section, testing endurance at high altitudes.

• Distance: 70km
• Elevation: +3,595m
• Time Limit: 19 hours
• ITRA Points: Not specified
• UTMB Index: Not specified

Dream Back to Songzhou MHSZ15km

A shorter category mentioned but details are not provided in the available information.

Location

The race is based in Songpan County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province, with key locations including Huanglong Scenic Area Visitor Center and Songzhou National Square. The area is rich in history, with Songzhou Ancient City dating back over 1,300 years.