The Leiye Cross-Country Dalian 100 and XTRAIL Wulong ultra-trail events concluded, with the Fenix team shining brightly...

On April 19, the Leiye Cross-Country Dalian 100 and XTRAIL Wulong ultra-trail races kicked off as scheduled in the romantic coastal city of Dalian and Wulong, home to the AAAAA-rated Fairy Mountain Scenic Area. As a renowned portable lighting brand, Fenix formed the Fenix Leiye Cross-Country Dalian 100 Team and the Fenix XTRAIL Wulong Ultra-Trail Team to compete in these two major trail running events.

Fenix Leiye Cross-Country Dalian 100 Team

Fenix XTRAIL Wulong Ultra-Trail Team

The Leiye Cross-Country Dalian 100 race covers a full 100 kilometers, with iconic Dalian scenic spots such as Fujiashan Seaside Park and Xinghai Square scattered along the route. At 7 PM, the 100 km category runners set off on their hundred-kilometer journey to the rhythm of music at Fujiashan Seaside Park, bathed in neon lights. Though an urban race, the Leiye Cross-Country Dalian 100 features rugged hills, dense forests, winding mountain staircases, and shadowy trails under moonlight—challenging not only the athletes’ endurance but also the performance of the Fenix team’s HL30 headlamps.

After an intense night of competition, members of the Fenix team claimed the championship and third place in both the men’s and women’s 100 km categories, with four other team members placing in the top 10.

Other participants:

Wu Gang, Gao Qiwei, Zhang Xin, Suo Qiyi, Yang Zixiao, Xu Yang, Zhang Xin, Xu Xu, Ma Hongyan, Pan Qinbo

The XTRAIL Wulong Mountain Trail Race kicked off during the Grain Rain season. Participants in the 110KM category set off in heavy rain at 7:00 AM. The downpour brought moisture and coolness but also drenched the mountain trails and filled the streams and gullies. Slippery paths, knee-deep river crossings, and thick fog that obscured visibility significantly increased the difficulty of the race. Along the way, Fenix team members held hands to cross rivers, fell in the mud but got back up, and pressed on step by step.

The heavy rain, muddy terrain, and dense fog did not stop the Fenix Wulong Trail Team. The women’s champion and third place, as well as the men’s runner-up, were all claimed by Fenix team members, with two additional members placing in the top 10.

Other participants: Xiao Yajun, Li Bangjun, Yan Xiao, Hu Cheng, Wang Peng, Hu Jiankang, Liu Bin, Zhang Yisong, Jiang Haixin, Ling Zongrong, Wang Jing, Chen Yuxi, Mingxia, Su Zemei.

The entire Wulong Trail Race was dubbed “brutal” by participants due to the harsh weather, yet amidst the toughness, a sweet moment of romance unfolded.

After crossing the finish line, Fenix team member Cai Dayong, disregarding the mud on his body and the fatigue of nearly 18 hours of running, took out a warm diamond ring from his trail-running pack, got down on one knee, and proposed to his girlfriend who had just finished the 50KM category. Amidst the drizzling rain, rose petals, and admiration from bystanders, the “couple of the trails” stole the show.

 

The 100KM course and varying nighttime conditions tested both the participants and the performance of the Fenix HL30 headlamp. After the race, Xiao Fei interviewed team members about their experience using the HL30, and they spoke highly of its performance.

(Winner of the Ray Trail Dalian 100KM Women’s Division – Munina)

(Ray Trail Dalian 100KM Women’s Division 12th Place – Ma Hongyan)

(Leiyouyue Dalian 100KM Women's Group 16 - Pan Qinbo)

(Leiyouyue Dalian 100KM Men's Group 12 - Wu Gang)

(XTRAIL Wulong Trail Race 110KM Women's Group 1st Place - Liu Xiaoyan)

(XTRAIL Wulong Trail Race 110KM Women's Group 3rd Place - Zhao Fen)

(XTRAIL Wulong Trail Race 110KM Women's Group 4th Place - Huang Xinying)

As a well-known brand in mobile lighting, Fenix outdoor sports lighting products are now sold in over 100 countries and regions worldwide and have been fully stocked in major global outdoor and military retail chains. The brand has earned widespread recognition and high praise from consumers around the world, making it one of the few Chinese brands with international competitiveness. However, the people at Fenix are not content with these achievements. With their mission to “create ultimate lighting for harsh environments,” they are like athletes in trail races—putting aside the medals from the last competition and preparing for the next journey. On the path to exploring ultimate lighting products for extreme conditions, Fenix, just like trail runners, never stops pushing beyond its limits.