Kailas FUGA Gongga 100: A Mission to Launch China's Most Challenging Race

For this first edition, one thousand runners participated in three separate courses: 100k, 55k and 30k. The race is one of over one hundred international races held annually by Letour Sports with Kailas FUGA's support, and marks a new chapter for trail race experiences in China by offering not only access to some of China's extreme terrain but also recognizes the economic boost that the sport can provide by bringing tourism to remote communities.  For this first edition, one thousand runners...

China, 28/09/2025 (informazione.news - comunicati stampa - sport)

For this first edition, one thousand runners participated in three separate courses: 100k, 55k and 30k. The race is one of over one hundred international races held annually by Letour Sports with Kailas FUGA's support, and marks a new chapter for trail race experiences in China by offering not only access to some of China's extreme terrain but also recognizes the economic boost that the sport can provide by bringing tourism to remote communities. 

This first edition attracted runners from seven different countries. American runner Bryon Powell who last year won the Ultra Gobi 800 spoke about Gongga as being "more than just a race". It offers an "immersive experience to international runners, showcasing Western China's cuisine, culture, people and landscapes." Although he spoke of the "shockingly steep climbs and descents", he enjoyed the mutual encouragement he experienced from competitors.

Kailas FUGA launched a new DU2 GTX shoe model specifically designed for the challenging terrain of ice, rocks and mud.

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