COURSE

MOUNTAIN RACE

Four Sisters Ultra on Mt. Siguniang features 4 courses with distances ranging from 35K up to 100K. Each route provides a unique challenge that becomes harder the longer you go, yet every course gives you the incredible breathtaking experience of Four Sisters Ultra on Mt. Siguniang. A bucket list adventure race at the highest elevations that must be experienced by adventure runners around the world!

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35K COURSE

This course route is suitable for junior high-altitude trail running and hiking.

The course goes uphill along the ridge line of Zigou, facing Yaomei Peak, until Zhongliangzi. Zhongliangzi is 4,074 meters above sea level. It has an excellent angle to view the south wall of Yaomei Peak. The left side overlooks the panoramic view of Changping Valley.

Go straight down from Zhongliangzi into Changpinggou, bypass the dry tree beach, turn back at Xiaganhaizi, and finally return to the endpoint. The road is mainly downhill. After passing the Lama Temple, there is a slight climb.

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CHECKPOINT STATIONS

Below is a breakdown of the checkpoint and supply post stations on the 35K course, the total distance to each from the start, the gap between, the elevation ascent and descent between each station, and the required cut-off time to each.

COMPLETION RATE

Due to the challenging terrain, high altitude, and course conditions, this race has a moderate completion rate with runners making it all the way through from start to finish. Below are 2018 completion numbers for the 35K race.

Departing Participants Completing Participants 35K Completion Rate
Men 177 160 90.40%
Women 114 97 85.09%
Total 297 257 88.32%
  • 2018 men's top 35K finisher Zhou Qing (Taipei, China) finished the race at 03:59:45
  • 2018 women's top 35K finisher Zhang Xinyi (China) finished the race at 06:03:03

50K COURSE

An advanced course route for junior high-altitude cross-country runners, who need to face the challenges of high-altitude technical routes.

The course also enters Haizigou and Changpinggou scenic spots. Bajiao Penghai, the highest point at an altitude of 4455 meters, is an ice-snow-gravel-mixed technical track with cross-cutting and steep descents, which has a strong sense of exposure. 95% of the track is non-mechanical hardened road surface.

Compared with the original UTMS 75, this course has reduced the technical routes of Dahuangpengzi, Rhinoceros Sea, and Shuanghaizi in Haizigou, as well as the 8.5-kilometer long-distance route from Changpinggou to Muluzi.

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CHECKPOINT STATIONS

Below is a breakdown of the checkpoint and supply post stations on the 50K course, the total distance to each from the start, the gap between, the elevation ascent and descent between each station and the required cut off time to each.

COMPLETION RATE

Due to the challenging terrain, high altitude, and course conditions, this race has a moderate completion rate with runners making it all the way through from start to finish. Below are 2018 completion numbers for the 45K race which has been extended to 50K in 2019.

Departing Participants Completing Participants 45K Completion Rate
Men 324 114 35.19%
Women 88 41 46.59%
Total 412 155 37.62%
  • 2018 men's top 45K finisher Li Bo (China) finished the race at 07:57:16
  • 2018 women's top 45K finisher Zheng Liping (China) finished the race at 09:05:15

75K COURSE

The course route enters the Haizigou and Changpinggou scenic spots. In Haizigou, it passes through the Bajiaopeng Sea at an altitude of 4455 meters, the Rhinoceros Sea at an altitude of 4307-4606 meters, and the Shuanghaizi area. There are more ice, snow, and gravel mixed roads, as well as cross-cutting and steep descents, which have a strong sense of exposure and require certain mountain driving skills. 97% of the track is non-mechanical hardened road surface.

The infinite scenery is on a dangerous peak, and the difficulty of the route will inevitably allow you to enjoy more beautiful scenery from more angles. You can have a panoramic view of the south wall of Yaomei Peak, Pomiao Peak, and other peaks on the north wall.

The challenge of this track is very difficult. There are many technical routes above 4300 altitudes, and the closing time is slightly tighter than other groups. A track that truly combines cross-country running skills and mountaineering skills requires players to have comprehensive abilities.

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75K Map

75K ELEVATION

75K Elevation

CHECKPOINT STATIONS

Below is a breakdown of the checkpoint and supply post stations on the 75K course, the total distance to each from the start, the gap between, the elevation ascent and descent between each station and the required cut off time to each.

75K Stations

COMPLETION RATE

Due to the challenging terrain, high altitude, and course conditions, this race has a moderate completion rate with runners making it all the way through from start to finish. Below are 2018 completion numbers for the 60K race which has been extended to 75K in 2019.

Departing Participants Completing Participants 60K Completion Rate
Men 165 66 40.00%
Women 39 16 41.03%
Total 204 82 40.20%
  • 2018 men's top 60K finisher Lu Junfu (China) finished the race at 09:35:16
  • 2018 women's top 60K finisher Fu Xiaolei (China) finished the race at 12:35:58

100K COURSE

The biggest challenge at the highest elevation is the 100k mountain race. The course route passes through the three major scenic spots of Shuangqiaogou, Haizigou, and Changpinggou in turn. From Santiaogou, you can see most of the peaks above 5,000 meters in Siguniang Mountain, as well as the south wall and north wall of Yaomei Peak.

The highest altitude is 4560m at the pass of Tiaoshuigou. The overall ice-snow-gravel mixed technical track has a strong sense of exposure due to cross-cutting and steep descent. The difficulty of the 100-kilometer track lies in continuous long-distance exercise under high-altitude and complex road conditions, and staying up all night.

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100K Map

100K ELEVATION

100K Elevation

CHECKPOINT STATIONS

Below is a breakdown of the checkpoint and supply post stations on the 110K course, the total distance to each from the start, the gap between, the elevation ascent and descent between each station and the required cut off time to each.

100K Stations

COMPLETION RATE

Due to the challenging terrain, high altitude, and course conditions, this race has a moderate completion rate with runners making it all the way through from start to finish. The 100K race is the most challenging. Below are 2018 completion numbers for the 100K race.

Departing Participants Completing Participants 100K Completion Rate
Men 118 38 32.20%
Women 20 2 10.00%
Total 138 40 28.99%
  • 2018 men's top 100K finisher Shiro Doji (China) finished the race at 15:47:00
  • 2018 women's top 100K finisher Frail Uxue (Spain) finished the race at 20:09:56

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Event Dates: November 1-5, 2023