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Dear Runners,
The Ultra Trail Mt. Yulong 2026 is almost here. Please take a moment to review the important information below.
1
Start Line & Shuttle Bus
The start line is located on the grassy area beside Longnü Lake (龙女湖), Yuhu Village (玉湖村), Baisha Town, Yulong County, Lijiang.
📍 View Start Line on Map
Exact check-in and bag-drop locations for race day will be announced in the coming days.
🚌 Shuttle Bus to the Start Line
Planned shuttle pickup points:
📍 North Gate of Lijiang Old Town (丽江古城北门)
📍 Main entrance of Shuhe Old Town (束河古镇正门)
📍 Main entrance of Baisha Old Town (白沙古镇正门)
Shuttle details will be posted approximately one week before the race.
🏨 Lodging Advice
Runners who want to stay close to the start line, or sleep a little later, should book a guesthouse near Yuhu Village or Baisha Town (a short walk or drive to the start). Runners staying in Lijiang Old Town or Shuhe should expect roughly a 30 to 40 minute drive to Yuhu Village.
2
Race Kit Pickup
⏰ Reminder: the exact closing time has not yet been announced. Please aim to complete pickup by 6:00 PM on October 30, and don't wait until the last moment.
Proxy pickup is allowed only for the 10K category, not for other distances. Mandatory gear checks take place on-site at pickup, and kit will be issued only after passing the check.
3
GPX Track & Route Book
🧭 The GPX track file will be released roughly one week before the race.
The course is still being fine-tuned, so the final version will follow the official release. A Checkpoint Information Map will also be published before the race.
We'll keep you updated as soon as it's released.
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Mandatory Gear Update: Down Jacket, Fill Power 700+
At the altitude of Mt. Yulong, late-October winds are strong and temperatures are low, so the risk of hypothermia is real. Down jackets compress small and insulate efficiently, which can be lifesaving in an emergency.
⚠️ Mandatory Requirement
✅ Fill power standard: the jacket must show "Fill Power 700+" on the tag or wash label. If this is unclear, bring the jacket to gear check at kit pickup for an on-site determination by a judge.
❌ Down vests are not acceptable. The rule specifies a down jacket that covers the core torso and arms, and a vest does not cover the arms.
❌ Cotton or padded jackets are not acceptable. A down jacket is intended for static hypothermia prevention if you are forced to stop or wait, while base layers and a shell handle warmth during active movement. For the same bulk, down insulates better than cotton padding.
5
Medical Certificate
The rules require a medical check from a hospital completed within the past year, which must include an ECG. Certain cardiac conditions (for example, severe arrhythmia, myocardial ischemia, or WPW syndrome) are explicit disqualifiers.
⏰ ECG testing will be available on-site at kit pickup, but we strongly recommend completing it at a hospital beforehand. On-site lines can be long, and delays could cause you to miss kit pickup. Please prepare a qualifying medical certificate in advance.
Let us know if you have any questions. We'll continue sending the latest updates as the race approaches.
🏔️ See you at Mt. Yulong!
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