Ultra-Trail Xiamen by UTMB®

Set in the lush mountains north of Xiamen on China's Fujian coast, the Ultra-Trail Xiamen by UTMB brings international trail running to one of the most biodiverse subtropical landscapes in East Asia. Four races from 10 to 100 kilometers start from Fantian Cultural Square and wind through the granite peaks and forested valleys of Tong'an District. The flagship LXM 100K covers 96 kilometers with 5,154 meters of climbing, traversing the full sweep of the northern mountain range from dawn to the following morning.

The courses link a remarkable chain of natural and historic landmarks. Runners pass the walls of De'an Fortress, climb to panoramic views from Yunding Mountain at 1,175 meters, Xiamen's highest point where granite porphyry peaks disappear into clouds and mist. The route then skirts the shores of Xidong Reservoir, surrounded by dense subtropical vegetation, before tackling the demanding slopes of Beichen Mountain with its centuries old temples and sweeping coastal vistas. The terrain shifts constantly: singletrack through bamboo groves and broadleaf forest, technical granite sections, and smooth reservoir paths.

Held each March when southern Fujian is warm and humid, the race immerses runners in a landscape shaped by a thousand years of tea cultivation, maritime trade, and coastal defense. Traditional cultural performances at the start and along the course, combined with the fragrance of high mountain tea from the neighboring hills of Anxi, make this far more than a mountain race. It is a journey into the living heritage of China's southern coast.