2026 Ultra Trail Mt. Helan

Overview

The Lanpao 2026 Mt. Helan Ultra Trail runs through the Helan Mountains (贺兰山), a dramatic north–south range marking the historical boundary between the Chinese heartland and the steppe. Starting and finishing at the Beiwudang Eco-Tourism Area in Shizuishan, Ningxia, the 80km course threads nine named gorges — Ma'er Gully, Dagan Gully, Liumuzi, Xigou, Xiaochuan, Chagou, Xiaolugoumen — in an overnight loop, while shorter distances share the opening terrain. Organized by Youmai Sports, operators of the SKYLINE Tianji Trail Series.

Location

Start and finish at Beiwudang Eco-Tourism Area (北武当生态旅游区) in the Helan Mountains, Shizuishan, Ningxia. Bib pickup is on October 9, 2026.

Reward

Rankings (men/women)	80km (CNY)	50km (CNY)	20km (CNY)
Champion	8,000	4,000	2,000
2nd Place	4,000	2,000	1,000
3rd Place	2,000	1,000	800
4th–10th	Prize	Prize	Prize

Mandatory Gear

(A) Rules

Gear must be presented at packet pickup; failure will result in no race materials.
Gear must be carried throughout the race. Spot checks are mandatory.
Consumable items (emergency blanket, energy food, first-aid kit) may be replaced at aid stations with empty packaging/old items.
The organizing committee may add gear requirements based on weather.

(B) Mandatory Gear List

Item	80K	50K	20K
Bib with timing chip*	✓	✓	✓
GPS tracker* (provided by organizer, deposit required)	✓	✓	–
Smartphone (kept on during race)	✓	✓	✓
Trail backpack/hip belt	✓	✓	✓
≥1L water bottle/bladder	✓	✓	✓
Hooded fully taped rain jacket (≥10000mm waterproof)	✓	✓	✓
Energy food	≥1000 KCAL	≥500 KCAL	≥200 KCAL
Emergency blanket (≥1.3m x 2.1m)	✓	✓	✓
Whistle	✓	✓	✓
Light source + spare batteries	2 sets	1 set	–
Portable reusable utensils/cup	✓	✓	–
Long-sleeve thermal top (fleece, merino wool, etc.)	✓	✓	–
Down jacket (≥700 fill power)	✓	✓	–
Gloves	✓	✓	✓

Note: The committee may add gear before the race. Gear checks are mandatory and non-compliance will result in penalties.

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