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The Shanhai Trail 96K is the most demanding category of the Huangshan Ultra Trail Race. It covers an actual course of about 94.8 kilometres, with a long cut-off of 29 hours that calls for sustained endurance and self-reliance in the mountains. Elite runner benefits and prize money are part of this category.
Start and finish at Xihai Camp
Passes Chery RV Camp, Cuiwei Temple and Huoyan Mountain
Forest road alongside Taiping Lake
Runs through ancient Huizhou villages and cultural heritage sites
29 hour cut-off time
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Xihai Camp, Huangshan
Xihai Camp, Huangshan
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Exclusive benefits for elite runners
Prize money
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The 96K race starts at 07:00 on 7 November 2026 from Xihai Camp in Huangshan, Anhui. The race finishes at the same camp.
The race carries an ITRA mountain level of 6 and a finisher level of 330. These values determine the ITRA points that runners can earn for their performance and help them compare results with other trail races.
The route crosses high mountain trails in Huangshan, where temperatures can drop sharply at night in November. Runners should carry warm layers, a waterproof shell, a headlamp with spare batteries and enough food and water to cover the distance between aid stations.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Huangshan, China
Saturday, November 7, 2026
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