The “First Wanda Changbai Mountain International Trail Running Challenge” will grandly commence on June 29, 2013, at the Wanda Changbai Mountain International Resort. This event is organized by the Wanda Changbai Mountain International Resort Management Company, and the race categories include 50 kilometers and 30 kilometers. The entire trail run will take place within the resort, making this the first large-scale international trail running event held in a mountain resort in China. Numerous renowned domestic and international athletes, along with over 300 trail runners from across the country, will gather here, sure to ignite a passionate wave of competitive trail running.
The race course features a distinctive design. Runners will start from the resort’s lawn, pass through lush pine and birch forests, cross serene blue lakes, ascend undulating peaks over a thousand meters high, and experience the limitless exotic charm of the resort town, before finally standing at the finish line and gazing at the clearly visible summit of Changbai Mountain not far away. Here, the snow-covered trails of winter transform into flowery, grassy forest paths in summer; the thrill and speed of skiing in winter give way to leisurely strolls amidst green mountains and clear waters in summer. Each season offers its own wonders to see, enjoy, and explore, perfectly blending resort life with sports and leisure—an enticing prospect. Finishing the race is not only a new challenge for the athletes but also a journey of reconnecting with nature and embracing their true selves. The abundant negative ions released by the dense primeval forests surrounding the resort will allow the visiting runners to breathe in long-missed fresh air and enjoy the exhilaration of an unbridled run.
As the only mountain-based international resort in China, the Wanda Changbai Mountain International Resort is adjacent to the western slope scenic area of Changbai Mountain. Since its opening, the resort has been committed to promoting and advocating a lifestyle of nature and health. In line with international competition standards, the resort will carry out comprehensive preparations for race services, providing top-notch services and state-of-the-art facilities to welcome elite trail runners from all over the world, striving to create a high-level international trail running event.
Additionally, well-known American trail running shoe brand VASQUE and outdoor apparel brand OUTDOOR RESEARCH (OR) have sponsored the event with professional footwear and clothing. There will also be coverage by numerous major media outlets from across the country, offering full tracking reports on the trail running competition. The First Wanda Changbai Mountain International Trail Running Challenge is about to begin—passionate trail running, breathtaking deep breaths, and on June 29, let’s wait and see what unfolds！
With the official launch of the “First Wanda Changbai Mountain International Trail Running Challenge,” explanatory sessions for the event will be held every weekend from May 25 to June 2 in seven cities nationwide: Beijing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Shenyang, Changchun, Jilin, and Shanghai. The event is certain to attract the attention of trail running enthusiasts across the country, sparking a fiery wave of trail running enthusiasm nationwide.
Event official website: www.china-cbs.com