Shangri-La Trail Run 2026
2026香格里拉越野赛
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.
Race Categories
Tea Horse 75KM
- Start: Pudacuo National Park gate → Bitahai (CP1/SP1) → Face Wash Basin Pass (CP2/SP2) → Cuona River (CP3/SP3) → Xiage Hot Spring (CP4/SP4) → Tianqiao (CP5/SP5) → Banyan Tree Resort (CP6/SP6) → East Outer Ring Road (CP7/SP7) → Finish: Dukezong Ancient Town Moonlight Square
- 7 checkpoints, 8 aid stations (including finish), 9 medical points (including start/finish), 3 mandatory gear checkpoints
- Start altitude: 3422m, finish altitude: 3280m, highest altitude: 3792m
Overview
The 2026 Shangri-La Trail Run offers four race categories set in the breathtaking landscapes of Yunnan's Shangri-La region. Runners will experience the ancient Dukezong Old Town, traverse the scenic Pudacuo National Park, and follow sections of the historic Tea Horse Road. The event is designed to challenge runners with high-altitude terrain while immersing them in the cultural and natural heritage of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Location
The race is held in Shangri-La City, within the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province. Key locations include:
- Start/Finish Points: Pudacuo National Park gate (for 75KM and 55KM) and Dukezong Ancient Town (for all categories).
- Notable Features: The courses pass through Bitahai Lake, Face Wash Basin Pass, Xiage Hot Spring, Tianqiao (Natural Bridge), and the Banyan Tree Resort, offering diverse scenery from alpine lakes to mountain passes.
Getting There
- By Air: The nearest airport is Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG), with flights available from Kunming and other major cities. From the airport, it's approximately a 30-minute drive to Shangri-La city.
- By Road: Shangri-La is accessible by bus or car from nearby cities like Lijiang (approx. 4 hours) or Kunming (approx. 8-10 hours). Public buses and private transfers are available.
- Local Transport: Taxis and local buses can be used to reach race venues from accommodation in Shangri-La city.