10th Formosa Trail

Puli Township, Taiwan

Saturday, November 21, 2026

· In 3 weeks

Choose your distance

104K· €6,400

Distance

104km

Climb

Mountainous·5,700m

Start Time

04:00

Cutoff

28h

Terrain

Trail

Difficulty

Advanced

Overview

The 10th Formosa Trail 104Km is an ultramarathon trail race held in Puli Township, Taiwan, with a 104km distance and 5700m elevation gain. The event also features 75km, 54km, 40km, 18km, and 10km distances.

5700m elevation gain
trail running
Western States 100 qualifier

Course map

View the route on statistik.d-u-v.org

Opens on statistik.d-u-v.org, outside Finndu

The practical side

Qualification

Participants must have finished at least one trail race of 50km or longer with ITRA point 3 or higher (ITRA 4 preferred).

Start / Finish

Start

YCC Forest Campsite

Finish

YCC Forest Campsite

Terrain

trail

Getting There

No city buses to venue; taxi from Puli Bus Station (approx 200 NTD).

Expo

Friday 13:00-21:00; race pack pickup 14:00-21:00.

Race Day

Saturday races; Sunday party and celebration 8:00-12:00.

Good to know

What to bring

Hydration pack (min 2L for 104/75/54/40km; min 0.5L for 18/10km)

Mobile phone (fully charged, switched ON, with emergency contacts saved: Eva 0920-018345, Petr 0905-120787)

Headlamp (powerful, spare batteries or power bank for 75/104km)

Second headlamp (for 54/75/104km; hand torches not allowed)

Whistle

Light jacket

Waterproof jacket

Emergency blanket or bivy

First-aid kit (bandage min 100cmx5cm, 3 povidone-iodine swabs, adhesive tape, 3 medical patches; antihistamine recommended)

Health insurance card (Taiwan resident) or travel insurance/passport (overseas)

Course map (printed on back of BIB for 104/75/54/40km)

GPS device with course installed (for 104/75/54/40km)

Energy reserve (min 600 kCal for 104/75/54/40km)

Cash

Own bowl, cup, utensils (not provided)

BIB with chip (wear on front)

Recommended

What you get

Finisher medal

Finisher t-shirt

Chip timing

Race Pack (Run, T-shirt, Gifts, Insurance)

Meal and Beverage (Saturday)

YCC Camp Entry and Cleaning Fee (100 NTD)

Food after the finishBuffet-style meal at venue; bring own bowl and utensils.

ResultsYes, results from previous editions (2016-2025) are available on the DUV statistics page.

On the day

ParkingParking along road near YCC; see transportation page.

ShuttleShuttle bus from Puli center to venue on Saturday 3:00-6:40. Shuttle from venue to Taipei on Sunday 13:00.

Public transportNo city buses to venue; taxi from Puli Bus Station (approx 200 NTD).

Aid stations23.9753 121.0690, 13.4 km · 23.9261 121.0283, 34.2 km · 23.8890 121.0075, 44.8 km · 23.9036 120.9934, 50 km

Course markingCourse marked with BEAST red/white or orange reflective ribbons. GPS device mandatory for 40km+ distances.

Before you enter

RefundsPersonal reasons: transfer to another person possible up to 6 weeks before (NT$400 fee). Withdrawal with compensation: deduct race pack cost (NT$1500) and shipping; early bird gets remaining refund; standard/late bird gets e-shop credit. Withdrawal 6-3 weeks before: no refund, race pack sent. DNS within 3 weeks: no compensation.

TransfersTransfer to another person possible up to 6 weeks before event (NT$400 fee).

DeferralsPregnancy deferral: free transfer or defer to next edition within 2 years with medical certificate. Charity entries not eligible.

If the race is cancelledIf cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances (outbreaks, typhoons), refund after deducting NT$1500 race pack cost and shipping. If within 4 weeks, no refund but possible compensation.

Bad weatherEvent may be cancelled or curtailed due to adverse weather, typhoons, landslides, etc. No refund in such cases.

Time limitThe time limit is 28 hours.

Collecting your numberRace pack pickup is at YCC Forest Campsite on Friday 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Saturday morning pickup possible from 3:15 AM to 8:15 AM in exceptional circumstances. No postal delivery.

€6,400

per person · entry fee

Puli Township, Taiwan

Saturday, November 21, 2026

Qualification required: Participants must have finished at least one trail race of 50km or longer with ITRA point 3 or higher (ITRA 4 preferred).

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