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Ultra-Trail Xihong 168

Name: Ultra-Trail Xihong 168
Start: 2026-03-20
End: 2026-03-22
Location: Yixian, Anhui

location_city Yixian, Anhui

flag China

calendar_today 20 Mar, 2026 – 22 Mar, 2026

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About the Event

Embark on a spectacular spring trail running festival in one of China's most picturesque regions at the 2026 Outdoor Special Agent Huangshan Xihong 168 Ultra Trail Race (Spring Race). Held from March 20-22, 2026, in the stunning Yixian County near Huangshan, this event is famed as the only 100-mile trail race in Eastern China in the first half of the year. With a history of ten successful editions, it offers five categories: the flagship 168KM, a newly optimized 100KM with reduced difficulty, a 56KM, a 35KM, and a parent-child run, catering to a total of 3,000 participants. Runners are treated to breathtaking spring scenery of peach blossoms, rapeseed flowers, and ancient Huizhou villages along highly runnable and mature trails. The race features significant prize money, early bird discounts, and a vibrant festival atmosphere. Registration is now open on a first-come, first-served basis for this premier destination ultra in the heart of Anhui province.

Races Offered

168km

Mar 20, 2026

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Distance — 162K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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05:00

Major 100K+35K+54K

Mar 20, 2026

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Distance — 189K

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Type — Trail running

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05:00

100km

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 100K

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Type — Trail running

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06:00

56km

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 60K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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06:30

42km

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 45K

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Type — Trail running

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07:00

35km

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 38K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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08:00

15km FAMILY RUN

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — 15K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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08:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Yixian, Anhui.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 9.1° / 18.2°

wb_sunny 7.0° / 16.7°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 7.0 /

water_drop 72.8%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 9.1° / 18.2°

wb_sunny 7.0° / 16.7°

air 7.0 km/h

water_drop 72.8%

About Yixian, Anhui

Yi County or Yixian is a county in the southeast of Anhui Province, China, under the jurisdiction of Huangshan City. It has a population of 100,000 and an area of 847 square kilometres (327 sq mi). The government of Yi County is located in Biyang Town. The villages of Xidi and Hongcun in Yi County are part of the World Heritage Sites.

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