REQUIREMENTS

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

One does not simply go out and run Four Sisters Ultra on Mt. Siguniang. This is a challenging, high elevation mountain ultramarathon race that you must be ready to take on. You have to be in regular training, be physically and mentally fit to take on the challenging race course and weather conditions for you to finish the race. Due to these challenges, every participant must meet the following requirements to register and participate.

All of these eligibility requirements are for your own safety, show proof that you are ready to experience Four Sisters Ultra on Mt. Siguniang!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

All participants must meet these minimum requirements:

  1. Age between 18 to 60-years old.
  2. Proof of participating in at least one marathon, ultramarathon, or more event at high altitude, preferably at 3,000 meters above sea level, in 2020-2023.
  3. When registering for the competition, you must provide a clean bill of health with health data including but not limited to static heart rate, electrocardiogram, and blood pressure from your doctor or medical institution or sign a designated paper version of the health statement and responsibility letter on the spot. Health certificate or data must be within 12-months of race date.
  4. No following diseases unsuitable for sports and high-altitude activities:
    1. Congenital heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, myocarditis, or other heart diseases.
    2. Coronary artery disease, severe arrhythmia.
    3. Hypertension or cerebrovascular disease.
    4. Diabetes with high or low blood sugar.
    5. Asthma or other respiratory diseases.
    6. Pregnant women.
    7. Other high altitude incompatibility.

RACE ELIGIBILITY

In addition to the minimum requirements, each race category has the following eligibility requirements listed below that participants are recommended to meet or provide additional proof of similar achievements to qualify. Take a moment to review, once you are ready to show proof of eligibility and are confident that you are ready to take on the Mt. Siguaniang Ultra, then register here.

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DON'T MEET THE REQUIREMENTS?

If you are unable to meet the race eligibility requirements, however, you can show proof of completing challenging endurance races and proof that you are physically fit and capable to compete in the Four Sisters Ultra on Mt. Siguniang race, then you may submit certificates or proof of your race or outdoor sports achievements within the past two years to be considered.

When submitting information, please be as detailed as possible including events, distances, descriptions, dates, GPS tracks, elevation profiles, certificates, photos, maps, high altitude information, and anything you feel that showcases your ability to take on the challenging Four Sisters Ultra on Mt. Siguniang.

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35K REQUIREMENTS

Completed one of the following:

  • From 2020 to 2023, have participated in and completed cross-country running competitions of more than 30 kilometers at home and abroad, or have obtained ITRA points of 2 points or more in one cross-country running competition.
  • Participate in at least one full marathon race from 2020 to 2023.

50K REQUIREMENTS

Completed one of the following:

  • From 2020 to 2023, have participated in and completed cross-country running competitions of more than 40 kilometers at home and abroad, or obtained ITRA points of 3 points or more in a cross-country running competition, and have experience in outdoor sports at an altitude of more than 3,000 meters.
  • Participate in a cross-country race of 60 kilometers or more from 2020 to 2023.
  • Completion record: 2020-2023 to complete the Four Sisters Ultra of 35 kilometers or above.

75K REQUIREMENTS

Completed one of the following:

  • From 2020 to 2022, has participated in and completed cross-country running competitions of more than 70 kilometers at home and abroad, or has obtained ITRA points of 8 points or more in two cross-country running competitions, and has experience in outdoor sports at an altitude of more than 3,000 meters.
  • Participate in a cross-country race of 70 kilometers or more from 2020 to 2023.
  • Completion record: 2020-2023 to complete the Four Sisters Ultra of 50 kilometers or above.

100K REQUIREMENTS

Completed one of the following:

  • From 2020 to 2022, has participated in and completed cross-country running competitions of more than 100 kilometers at home and abroad, or has obtained ITRA points of 8 points or more in two cross-country running competitions, and has experience in outdoor sports at an altitude of more than 3,000 meters.
  • Participate in a cross-country race of 120 kilometers or more from 2020 to 2023.
  • Completion record: 2020-2023 to complete the Four Sisters Ultra of 75 kilometers or above.

ITRA POINTS

To receive ITRA® points, each participant who finishes an ITRA qualifying race in time gets the ITRA points automatically. The participants don’t have to do anything but finishing the race in time to earn the ITRA points. You can find out how many points you have received through the itra.run website.

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Event Dates: November 1-5, 2023