NORTHLAND Yangshuo 100 Ultra Trail 2026 - Guilin, China

The 2026 NORTHLAND Yangshuo 100 Trail and Hiking Race takes place on 5–6 December amid the limestone karst hills, village paths and riverside landscapes of Yangshuo County, near Guilin in China's Guangxi region. The official 2026 regulations confirm 4,000 places across four courses. Registration is now closed; applications ran from 28 May to 19 June, with the longer races subject to qualification checks and a ballot. Runners should use the official race channels for final briefings rather than attempt unofficial transfers.

Four courses and cut-offs

• 110K advertised course (117 km measured): 3,769 m of climbing; starts Saturday 5 December at 05:00 CST; 28-hour cut-off, finishing by 09:00 on Sunday. Entry fee CNY 1,168; 500 places; listed for 4 ITRA points.
• 50K advertised course (52.9 km measured): 1,321 m of climbing; starts Saturday 06:00 CST; 12-hour cut-off; CNY 638, 1,500 places; 2 ITRA points.
• 35K advertised course (35.1 km measured): 843 m of climbing; starts Saturday 07:00 CST; eight-hour cut-off; CNY 398, 1,500 places; 1 ITRA point.
• 10K advertised course (10.8 km measured): 229 m of climbing; starts Saturday 08:00 CST; three-hour cut-off; CNY 138 for one adult, 500 places; no ballot. The organiser also advertises a one-adult/one-child option for CNY 276.

Important ARC display limitation: The site's standard distance filters currently include the approximate 10K and 50K options but have no exact 35K or 110K/117K selections. All four courses are real and remain described here; do not interpret the two filter tags as the full race programme.

Scenic routes, runner qualifications and safety

The courses use the Yangshuo Tourist Car Park as their start and finish. Longer routes pass through villages and karst scenery, with the 110K and 50K routes reaching historic Xingping. Participants must follow course signage and checkpoints; missing a compulsory timing checkpoint can invalidate the result. Long-course runners should train for hills, trail footing, weather changes and extended time on their feet.

The 110K and 50K categories require evidence of a completed 50 km or longer race, or two 40 km or longer races, during the preceding year. The 35K requires one qualifying 20 km or longer finish. These must be official in-person race certificates: virtual results, GPS tracks and photos alone are not accepted. The 110K/50K age range is 18–63, the 35K is 18–65, and the 10K is 12–65 on race day; under-18s need a guardian declaration and accompaniment. The organiser requires appropriate health screening, category-specific mandatory equipment and cooperation with kit checks. Compulsory gear must be carried during the race; a runner missing required equipment may be refused a start or disqualified.

Check-in and entry conditions

Official check-in is listed for Friday 4 December 2026 at the race venue, but collection hours have not been confirmed here. The organiser advertises a NORTHLAND commemorative trail backpack for 35K, 50K and 110K participants, with different values by category. Entries are non-transferable; the published withdrawal terms said full refunds were available only for applications made by 30 September 2026, after which withdrawal requests were no longer accepted. Consult the official 2026 regulations and registration page for the latest safety, kit, event-status, route and transport notices.