Registration notes
Early pricing runs July 27 through September 15; regular pricing runs September 16 through December 15.
First start
Morning Run: 5:00 AM
Region
Eastern Taiwan
Race details
Distinctive features
- The 100K reaches its turnaround at Liyuan, 1,706 metres above sea level, and every category faces substantial climbing and mountain weather on Highway 20.
- Founded in 2011, the 2027 race continues its local culture and tourism program and friendship with Japan's Kyotango 100K.
- Aid is planned about every 3 to 5K, with hot food at Xiama, Tianlong and Motian and medical support at Guanshan, Tianlong and Motian.
Runner notes
- The 100K and 60K start at 05:00; the 45K and 22K start at 06:00. Limits are 15, 12, 10 and 6 hours respectively.
- The guide accepts runners aged 15 to 75. Choose carefully for the long distance, altitude, cold-weather exposure and fueling demands.
- Domestic race packs are scheduled to ship about ten days before the race. Overseas runners can collect on March 12 from 13:30 to 17:30 or before the start.
Category logistics
| Distance | Cap | Start | Limit | Fee | Start area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100K | 1,200 total | 05:00 | 15h | NT$3,590 / 3,890 | Guanshan Tianhou Temple |
| 60K | Shared | 05:00 | 12h | NT$2,590 / 2,890 | Guanshan Tianhou Temple |
| 45K | Shared | 06:00 | 10h | NT$2,290 / 2,590 | Guanshan Tianhou Temple |
| 22K | Shared | 06:00 | 6h | NT$1,290 / 1,590 | Guanshan Tianhou Temple |
Summary
The 16th Wulu Gorge Ultramarathon starts and finishes at Guanshan Tianhou Temple, following Highway 20 into Wulu Gorge and the high mountains of the Southern Cross-Island Highway. Its 100K, 60K, 45K and 22K races combine a long road challenge with Bunun culture and eastern Taiwan mountain scenery.
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