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DGW100 — JD Ultra-Trail Great Wall by UTMB: next edition status

Zhangjiakou, ChinaDate to be confirmed

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The previous race in Zhangjiakou has finished. Check the next date with the organizer; older course details remain labelled planning context.

Updated and verified Oct 18, 2026

The race at a glance

Elevation gain
3800 m

Route and elevation

Published figures (2026 previous edition): 100 km and approximately 3,800 m of climbing, with an overall time limit of 26 hours. Use the edition-specific map, aid-station cutoff table and mandatory-gear list for final decisions.

  • Published distance: 100 km (2026 previous edition).
  • Approximate ascent: 3,800 m (2026 previous edition).
  • Course and cutoff figures apply to the 2026 previous edition; verify final maps and checkpoint rules.

Race guide

Race overview

DGW100 — JD Ultra-Trail Great Wall by UTMB is listed for Zhangjiakou, China. The official page still describes the 2026-09-11 edition, which has passed. A subsequent exact date is not confirmed in the reviewed source.

Official event information was checked on 2026-10-18. Check the official registration page for current availability and eligibility.

Final official-source checklist

Within race week, reopen the official event page and confirm date, venue, start procedure, entry status, course, rules, equipment, cutoffs and emergency guidance. Keep the current athlete guide available offline if the organiser provides one.

Further reading

Training plan and timing

The official date is not confirmed. Choose a plan that fits your current training and available time, then set the race date when the organiser confirms it.

Confirm the next race date with the organiser before choosing a training start date.

  1. StartDate pending
  2. Build26 weeks
  3. Taper3 weeks
  4. Race dayTo be confirmed

26-week plan option

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Race-day strategy

  • Pace climbs by effort instead of chasing an even split.
  • Practise controlled climbing and descending before race week.
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Race-week logistics

Use the current organiser guide for schedules, transport, cutoffs, equipment, and other time-sensitive instructions.

Current details to confirm: start schedule, expo, bib pickup, transport, cutoffs, equipment rules, entry price.

Registration

Check official registration

Start logistics

10:00 local time at Dajingmen (2026-09-11 edition). Recheck the final schedule.

Cutoffs

26 hours — 2026 previous edition.

Checkpoint cutoffs are separate; use the organizer’s current table for your edition.

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FAQs

When is this race?

The official page still describes the 2026-09-11 edition, which has passed. A subsequent exact date is not confirmed in the reviewed source. Source checked 2026-10-18.

Where is this race?

The official event page lists DGW100 — JD Ultra-Trail Great Wall by UTMB in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China. Confirm the venue address and access instructions on the current event page.

How long should I train for this race?

Compare the 26 week plans with your current consistency, event-specific demands, recovery and available runway. Do not compress missed weeks if a standard start date has passed.

What should I verify before entering this race?

Check the current date, entry status, eligibility, course or venue layout, equipment, cutoffs, cancellation terms and travel demands on the official organiser page.

Is the course information for this race final?

No. The distance and current high-level course signals come from official organizer material. Use the latest map or GPX, athlete guide, elevation profile, aid plan and cutoff table for final decisions.

Can a calculator predict my race result?

No. Calculators organize assumptions. Weather, terrain, venue flow, transitions, nutrition, health, crowding and late-race fatigue can change the result.

How many weeks until this race?

A next edition date is not confirmed. Wait for the organizer’s announcement before calculating a training start date or taper.

What are the race route, elevation and cutoff time?

Published figures (2026 previous edition): 100 km and approximately 3,800 m of climbing, with an overall time limit of 26 hours. Use the edition-specific map, aid-station cutoff table and mandatory-gear list for final decisions.

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