Sunday, November 1, 2026
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A 28 km off-road cross-country race that climbs around 765 m and drops 631 m over the course in Ganquan County. It sits at ITRA Mountain Level 3 with an ITRA finisher level of 290, and runners have five and a half hours to complete it.
27.99 km off-road route in Ganquan County, Yan'an
765 m of climbing and 631 m of descent
Four aid stations on course
ITRA Mountain Level 3 race
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Ganquan County, Yan'an, Shaanxi (exact start venue to be confirmed by the organiser)
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The 2026 edition takes place on Sunday 01 November 2026, with a single start at 09:30.
It is graded ITRA Mountain Level 3, with around 765 m of ascent over 28 km of off-road terrain. That is a genuine trail challenge rather than a flat road run, so build hill training into your preparation.
The event takes place in Ganquan County, part of Yan'an in Shaanxi Province, China. The precise start venue and course map are published by the organiser ahead of race day.
Most visitors fly or take a train to Yan'an and continue by road to Ganquan County. The organiser's race page is the best source for the recommended arrival route and any race-day transfers.
Ganquan County sits in northern Shaanxi, where early November days are cool and can be windy, with cold mornings. Expect changeable conditions and dress in layers you can add or remove during the race.
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Check the race's registration page for pricing.Ganquan County, Yan'an, China
Sunday, November 1, 2026
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