Overview
The 2026 edition is the 11th running of the Ultra Tour Mt Siguniang, featuring five race categories from 35km to 100km. Courses wind through the spectacular valleys and high passes of the Siguniang Mountain scenic area, offering runners challenging terrain with breathtaking alpine scenery. The event spans four days from November 4-7, with staggered start times across categories.
Location
The race is held in the Siguniang Mountain (Four Sisters Mountain) scenic area within Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan. Start and finish locations vary by category, with the main venue at the Siguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center. Courses utilize trails in Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley, and Haizi Valley, passing by iconic peaks and remote high-altitude landscapes.
Getting There
The nearest major city is Chengdu, approximately 175km away (3-4 hours drive). Most participants travel by road from Chengdu to Siguniang Mountain. Public buses and private transfers are available from Chengdu. The race venue is at the Siguniang Mountain Outdoor Activity Management Center in the scenic area.
Elite Athlete
Elite athlete registration channel applies to 45K category only, and requires meeting the specified individual ITRA points threshold.
- Free entry slot: men 800 points / women 680 points or above;
- Free entry slot + 3 nights' shared accommodation in Sigunianshan: men 850 points / women 700 points or above;
Mandatory Equipment
(1) Mandatory Equipment
Mandatory equipment is a baseline requirement to ensure athletes finish safely. The Organizing Committee will specify in the race rules that participating athletes must carry all mandatory equipment throughout the race.
Note: at kit pickup, athletes must check and confirm on-site that all race-kit items are complete and that the timing/tracking device functions correctly. Failure to check before leaving the venue will be deemed acceptance that all items were complete and functioning.
(2) Recommended Competition Equipment
The Organizing Committee has curated a list of recommended equipment, combining event characteristics with course conditions, to help improve performance and race safety. This recommended list is intended to help athletes complete the race; athletes may select items at their discretion based on their own fitness and course conditions.
