2026 Minya Konka Trail
2026环贡嘎国际越野挑战赛
The course traverses high-altitude terrain with maximum elevations up to 4,560 meters.
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Race Categories
- 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.
- Eligibility requires: 50km+ high-altitude trail race(avg. >3000m) or 70km+ trail finish (2025–present).
Overview
The 2026 Minya Konka Trail features four distances: 8km, 18km, 30km, and 50km, all starting and finishing at Kangding Qingge Square. The courses offer a mix of urban streets, forest trails, and high-altitude mountain paths, with the 50km reaching a maximum altitude of 4,560 meters. Runners will experience the unique culture of the Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and breathtaking views of the Minya Konka (Gongga) massif.
Location
Kangding Qingge Square, Kangding City, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province. Kangding is a historic town at the gateway to the Tibetan Plateau, known for its rich cultural heritage and as the inspiration for the famous folk song "Kangding Qingge."
Getting There
- Self-drive 🚗: Navigate to "Kangding Qingge Square" via Autonavi/Baidu Maps. 255 km from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport via National Road 318. Reserve 3-4 hours.
- Bus 🚌: Book via "Sichuan Bus Ticketing Network"（四川汽车票务网） WeChat account. Choose Chengdu Xin Nanmen Bus Station（成都新南门车站） to Kangding Bus Station（康定汽车站）. Multiple trips daily.
Reward
- Finisher rewards
Finishers in all groups will receive exclusive finisher souvenir to witness the moment of glory.
- 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.