2026 Tracking & Results
The listed edition is scheduled for Oct 16-18, 2026. Tracking may not show current positions until the race starts. Live positions are not final results. Published outcomes will be recorded here once a result source is available.
Event Overview
| Date | Oct 16-18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Mount Yun, Xiangning, Linfen, Shanxi, China |
| Format | Fixed-Distance |
| Terrain | Mountain |
| Region | Asia |
| Distance / duration | 166 km |
| Course model | Loop |
| Edition note | Registration is closed. The race starts at 3:00 PM on Friday, October 16, and the 48-hour limit puts the finish cutoff at 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 18. The English course text names Mingzhu Square as the start, but the race header, the aid-station table and the Chinese course page all put the start and finish at Zhonghe Square. |
| Elevation gain | 7,400 m+ (7,416 m in the aid-station table) |
| Cutoff | 48 hours. Time barriers: Linchang (km 18.6) 8:00 PM Friday, Xujiaping Village (km 41.4) 2:00 AM Saturday, Xiangning Sport Center (km 72.2) 10:30 AM Saturday, Duobao Lingyan Temple (km 109.9) 9:30 PM Saturday, Anfen (km 131.7) 5:00 AM Sunday, Xiachuan Village Committee (km 152.5) 11:00 AM Sunday, and the finish at 3:00 PM Sunday. |
| Start | 3:00 PM Friday at Zhonghe Square |
| Highlights | UTMB World Series 100M, 48-Hour Limit |
Course & Terrain
A loop from Zhonghe Square in the Mount Yun scenic area through hills, valleys and ancient villages where the Loess Plateau meets the Taiyue Mountains. The final 4.2 km descend gently along the scenic-area road to the finish.
Key course features to know before comparing this race:
- Dongyue Temple
- Rongzi Winery vineyards
- Anfeng Ancient Town
- Hualing Temple Anti-Japanese War Memorial
Entry & Logistics
| Registration and fees | Check the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms. |
|---|---|
| Crew / pacers | One assistant per runner, only at the assistance points: Xiangning Sport Center (km 72.2), Duobao Lingyan Temple (km 109.9) and Anfen (km 131.7). Runners may not be accompanied on course outside the marked spectator zones. |
| Drop bags | Bags are available at Xiangning Sport Center (km 72.2) and Anfen (km 131.7), which also have rest areas. |
| Logistics note | The Mount Yun Scenic Area is about 102 km from Linfenxi Railway Station and 95 km from Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport. Dedicated shuttle buses meet participants at the airports and stations, and the listed hotels are inside the scenic area. |
Why This Race Matters
The longest race at Ultra-Trail Mount Yun by UTMB, a UTMB World Series event. It awards 4 Running Stones and counts toward access to the UTMB World Series Finals.
Preparing for a Race Like Mount Yun by UTMB UMY 100M
The fixed-distance race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:
- Walking strategy for ultramarathons: When and how to walk by terrain, effort and cutoffs.
- Crew and aid-station strategy: Crew tables, aid stops, drop bags and runner preferences.
- Hydration and sodium for ultramarathons: Fluid, sodium, thirst, sweat rate and hyponatremia risk.
- Tapering for ultramarathons: Plan the taper and race week around your own recovery.
Planning Notes
- Prepare for sleep decisions, weather swings, and aid-station discipline. The distance is only one part of a multi-day fixed-distance race.
- Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
- The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.
Related Preparation
- Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
- Open the Fixed-Distance format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- Plan checkpoint arrivals and cutoff buffers
- Build a crew and drop-bag plan
- Build a race-specific gear checklist
Verification & Sources
Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated October 12, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Official UMY 100M race page and aid-station table — https://mount-yun.utmb.world/races/100M
- Official event homepage with 2026 dates and registration status — https://mount-yun.utmb.world/
- Official Chinese UMY 100M page confirming the start and finish — https://mount-yun.utmb.world/zh-Hans/races/100M
- Official rules and regulations — https://mount-yun.utmb.world/runners/rules-regulation
- Official travel information — https://mount-yun.utmb.world/destination/plan-your-trip
- UTMB World Series events list — https://utmb.world/utmb-world-series-events
- UTMB Live 2026 — https://live.utmb.world/en/mountyun/2026
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: October 12, 2026.