2026 KAILAS FUGA GUANGZHOU 100 MOUNTAIN RUNNING RACE

INSTRUCTIONS AND REGULATIONS 

参赛指南及竞赛规程

GENERAL INFORMATION 基础信息

Registration Open

15 August 2025 to 15 September 2025

Date: 17 - 18 December 2025

Category: 100km 60km 30km 10km-100K for Youth (family run)

Starting Point: Guangzhou Gymnasium, Guangzhou, China

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Race Pack Collection

1. Pre-Race Pack Collection: 

10:00 – 20:00, 10 January 2026 

10:00 – 20:00, 11 January 2026

2. Race Day Pack Collection

10:00 – 21:00, 16 January 2026

06:00 –30 minutes before the starting time of each category, 17 January 2026 

(06:00-20:00，10km-100K for Youth 「family run」)

07:00 –30 minutes before the starting time of 10km-100K for Youth 「family run」, 18 January 2026 

Location: 

Guangzhou Gymnasium, Guangzhou, China

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Starting Waves

Starting Point: Guangzhou Gymnasium, Guangzhou, China

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Date

17 January 2026 

100km：07:00

60km – Wave1: 07:30

60km – Wave2: 08:00

30km – Wave1: 08:30

30km – Wave2: 09:00

30km – Wave3: 09:30

30km – Wave4: 10:00

18 January 2026 

    10km-100K for Youth 「family run」：08:00

RACE COURSE 路线

100km

Certified Course Distance 实际距离: 102.1km

Elevation Gain累计爬升: 4712m

Start Time出发时间：07:00 17 January 2026 

Cut-off Time关门时间: 11:00 18 January 2026（28 hours）

iTRA Credits积分: 4

60km

Certified Course Distance 实际距离: 64.1km

Elevation Gain累计爬升: 2991m

Start Time出发时间：07:30/08:00 17 January 2026 

Cut-off Time关门时间: 01:30/02:00 18 January 2026（18 hours）

iTRA Credits积分: 3

30km

Certified Course Distance 实际距离: 29.1km

Elevation Gain累计爬升: 1326m

Start Time出发时间：08:30/09:00/09:30 17 January 2026 

Cut-off Time关门时间: 17:30/19:00/18:30 17 January 2026（9 hours）

iTRA Credits积分: 1

10km-100K for Youth 「family run」

Certified Course Distance 实际距离: 10.4km

Elevation Gain累计爬升: 299m

Start Time出发时间：08:00 18 January 2026 

Cut-off Time关门时间: 12:00 18 January 2026（4 hours）

iTRA Credits积分: 1

Registration Qualification 报名资格

1.   10km-100K for Youth 「family run」

Child participants, must be at least 6 years old (born on or before January 17, 2020) and must not exceed 18 years old (born on or after January 17, 2008).

Adult participants must be at least 18 years old (born on or before January 17, 2008) and must not exceed 65 years old (born on or after January 17, 1961).

10公里亲子组选手须年满6周岁（2020年1月17日以前出生）且不得超过18周岁（2008年1月17日后出生）；必须由年龄在18周岁以上（2008年1月17日（含）以前出生）的参赛选手陪同，且不得超过65周岁（1961年1月17日以后出生）。

2.    30km: Shall provide the finisher certificate of a trail running race of 20km or more， or the finisher certificate of a marathon, within the past two years.

参赛者须至少有2年内1次全程马拉松/20公里以上线下越野跑赛事完赛证明。

3.    55km: Shall provide the finisher certificate of a trail running race of 30km or more， within the past two years.

参赛者须至少有2年内1次30公里及以上线下越野跑赛事完赛证明。

4.   100km: Must provide the finisher certificate of a trail running race of 60km or more within the past two years.

参赛者须至少有2年内1次60公里以上的越野跑线下越野跑赛事完赛证明。

Successful Registration: Registration is only confirmed upon completion of payment and successful qualification audit.

Qualification Audit: Participants must submit valid proof of qualification during registration. Failure to provide required documentation may result in disqualification or loss of entry.

Notes:

No Transfers or Changes: Entry transfers and category changes are strictly prohibited.

Age Requirements:

100km & 60km: Ages 18–63 (Born on/before Jan 17, 2008, and on/after Jan 18, 1963).

30km: Ages 18–65 (Born on/before Jan 17, 2008, and on/after Jan 18, 1961).

10km Family Run: * Minors: Ages 6–16 (Born on/before Jan 17, 2008, and on/after Jan 18, 2020).

Accompanying Adult: Must be aged 18–65 (Born on/before Jan 17, 2008, and on/after Jan 18, 1961).

Health & Skills: Participants must be in good health with a foundation in long-distance running. Proficiency in outdoor survival and emergency response skills is required.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

I. General Rules

1. No Transfers or Changes: Category changes and entry transfers are strictly prohibited.
2. Registration Process: Qualification for the lottery is granted only after payment and qualification audit. Registration is deemed successful only after winning the draw.

II. Refund Schedule (A)

1. Before Oct 17, 2025, 24:00: 100% refund.
2. Before Dec 16, 2025, 24:00: 50% refund.
3. From Dec 17, 2025, 00:00: No refund or cancellation requests will be accepted for any reason.
4. Unsuccessful Draw: Full refunds will be issued to unsuccessful lottery entrants within 5 working days after the draw.

III. Special Circumstances (B)

For injury, pregnancy, or other medical reasons preventing participation:

1. Required Documentation: A medical certificate from a Class A Tertiary Hospital is mandatory.
2. Procedure: Submit the request via email.
3. Processing: Requests will be reviewed and refunds processed within 7 working days of receipt. Note: In the event of race cancellation due to Force Majeure, partial refunds will be issued; specific details will be announced separately.

IV. Application Procedure (C)

All requests must be sent to the official email: gz100@letoursports.com. Refunds will be processed within 10 working days based on the email timestamp.

• Email Subject: Withdrawal + Guangzhou 100 + Registration Platform + Full Name
• Email Body: ID Number + Full Name + Category + Reason for Withdrawal

V. Duplicate Registration (D)

1. One Entry Per Person: Each participant (based on ID number) is limited to one entry for the 2026 Guangzhou 100. The Committee reserves the right to cancel any duplicate entries (across different platforms or categories) until only one remains.
2. Processing Fee: A fee of 100 CNY will be charged for each cancelled duplicate entry. Please ensure all details are correct before submitting.

Penalty

Mandatory Equipment 

Mandatory equipment is the final safety line for participants facing complex trail conditions. For safety reasons, the Organizing Committee reserves the right to add categories and quantities of mandatory equipment before the race based on actual conditions (such as weather factors).

(I) Equipment Inspections The Referee Group will set an unspecified number of equipment inspection points at the main venue and along the course, including fixed checkpoints and temporary random spot checks.

(II) Mandatory Equipment List & Penalties

Race Regulations

I. Competition Rules

1. Check-in & Wave Starts

Note: Participants are advised to arrive at the venue 45 minutes before their respective start times.

(1) Check-in:

1. Staff will verify identities (Race Bib, Wristband) and confirm assigned Wave Starts.
2. Referees will conduct spot checks on Mandatory Gear.
3. If any mandatory items are missing, the participant must supplement them as required; otherwise, referees reserve the right to disqualify (DQ) the participant.

(2) Start Arrangement:

1. The race uses a Wave Start format.
2. Waves are generally sequenced by distance categories.
3. Priority for front-row positioning in each wave is given to Elite runners and invited guests.
4. Invalid Starts (e.g., starting in the wrong wave, starting 15+ minutes late, bypassing check-in or the start corral) will result in post-race disqualification and potential additional penalties.

2. Timing Rules

1. Timing Chips: Disposable chips are integrated into the bibs. No deposit is required, and chips do not need to be returned.
2. Wearing: Chips must be worn on the front of the body, clearly visible at all times.
3. Timing Points: Timing carpets or handheld devices are located at the Start, Finish, and Checkpoints (CPs). Participants must cooperate with staff to ensure successful scans. Temporary timing points may be added without prior notice.
4. Validity: Participants must pass all timing points in sequence. Missing any point will result in a "No Result" status, disqualification, and no finisher certificate or medal.
5. Missing Records: Claims for missing records must be submitted within 48 hours after the race ends, supported by valid proof (e.g., GPS track, photos at CPs).

3. Results & Ranking

1. Certificates: Finisher Certificate (for finishers); DNS/DNF Certificate (for non-finishers).
2. Ranking: Based on Net Time.
3. DNS: Participants who fail to start within 15 minutes of their wave's gun time will be marked as DNS (Did Not Start).
4. Family Category: Ranking is based on the child's time, provided the gap between the child and the accompanying adult does not exceed 2 minutes.

4. Cut-off Rules

1. To ensure safety, Cut-off Times are enforced at various CPs. Once the cut-off time passes, station services will cease.
2. Participants must exit the CP before the cut-off time.
3. Participants failing to meet the cut-off must retire and take the provided Evacuation Vehicle to the finish line.
4. The Committee reserves the right to adjust cut-off times due to weather or Force Majeure.

5. Withdrawal (DNF) Rules

1. Failure to check in/start within 15 minutes = DNS.
2. Missing mandatory gear or refusing gear checks may lead to Forced Withdrawal.
3. Participants must withdraw at official CPs (except in case of emergency injury).
4. If withdrawing between stations, proceed to the nearest CP.
5. Medical and rescue staff have the authority to mandate a participant's withdrawal based on their physical condition.
6. Withdrawn participants must allow staff to mark their bibs and wait for the evacuation vehicle at designated spots.

II. Penalties

Violations will result in oral warnings, time penalties, disqualification (DQ), or a ban from future races.

1. Oral Warning: Issued for minor/unintentional fouls that do not result in an unfair advantage.
2. Time Penalties:
• 1 Hour: Missing secondary mandatory gear (Power bank, whistles, first aid kits, etc.); ignoring referee instructions; receiving unauthorized external aid.
• 2 Hours: Disrespectful behavior; failing to assist a runner in distress.
3. Disqualification (DQ):
• Fraudulent registration or refusing gear checks.
• Missing Core Mandatory Gear (Bib, GPS tracker, mobile phone, headlamp, waterproof jacket, emergency blanket).
• Smoking on course or littering.
• Taking shortcuts or course cutting.
• Blocking other participants.
4. Banning List:
• Bib swapping or wearing multiple chips.
• Using transportation or external mechanical aid.
• Vandalizing course markers or heritage sites.
• Failing to follow official instructions or inciting public disorder.

III. Arbitration Committee

1. Appeals must be submitted within 48 hours with proof (photos/GPS data).
2. The Committee consists of the Race Director, Head Referee, Competition Director, and Technical Director.

IV. Race Organization

1. Drop Bag Service: Available for all categories. If start/finish locations differ, bags will be transported to the finish.
2. Gear Change (100km): Specific drop bag points are provided for the 100km category. No valuables/flammables allowed.
3. Course Navigation: Participants must follow official markers (ribbons, flags, reflective tape). If no marker is seen for 200m, check the GPS track and backtrack.
4. Environment (LNT): The race follows Leave No Trace principles. No disposable cups/cutlery provided. Participants must carry their own reusable containers.
5. Medical & Rescue:
• Fixed medical stations and mobile mountain rescue teams are deployed.
• Medical Authority: Official medical staff have the absolute right to pull a participant from the race for health reasons.
6. Force Majeure & "Meltdown" Mechanism:
• The Committee may postpone, terminate (Race Meltdown), or cancel the event due to extreme weather or government requirements.
• In the event of a "Meltdown," safety evacuation procedures will take priority.
7. Insurance:
• Personal accident insurance is provided for all registered participants.
• Claims related to pre-existing/chronic illnesses or inaccurate registration info are not covered.
• For hospital treatment, participants must settle fees first and then apply for reimbursement using invoices from a Class A Tertiary Hospital.