7Month13to15, the secondFenix-supportedColumbia Chongli168International Ultra-Trail was held in Chongli District, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. This trail race attracted over 3,000 runners to sign up, igniting the passion of many in the off-road running community.
As the host location of the2022Winter Olympics and a top domestic winter skiing destination, Chongli boasts naturally pristine and unique racecourses.7In October, the mountain ridges of Chongli are lush and green, nourished by snowmelt and bathed in the abundant sunlight of summer. Participants in the race were scattered across forest trails and narrow paths, steadily making their way toward the finish line along the course—an impressive sight.
Image courtesy of@Ke Photography@Zi Xu
Participants who experience the beauty of Chongli (after completing the race) can earn corresponding points from theITRA(International Trail Running Association,)as well as qualification points for the world’s premier ultra-trail event,UTMBthe UTMB (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc).In addition to setting upUTC(168km) andDTC(100km) categories, the event also offered shorter-distance challenges such as theMTC(70km) andETC(35km) categories for beginner runners.
Regardless of the category, the indomitable fighting spirit of every participant inspired everyone on the course. As time ticked by and day turned to night, Chongli hosted its final awards ceremony on7month14.Li Kuo13hour30minute48secondDTC( 100km)group champion title. Qi Min lived up to expectations, finishing with a time of7hour25minute11second to become theMTC(70km) men's group champion. Chen Rongrong won the women's group championship in the category with a time of10hour30minute53second. Liu Hong, the race walking champion of the Rio Olympics, finished second in the women's group of the4hour28minute09second in theETC(35km) category.
Li Kuo was the first to cross the finish line in theDTC(100KM) category
Alongside "the wild"
FenixThis time as a brand sponsor, they provided "168yuan headlamp rental" and "discount purchase" services for athletes in the4group at Chongli.1Headlamps, as the eyes of trail running, hold a very important position, and most formal trail races list them as mandatory gear.
1Yuan headlamp rental now available
Chongli168Athletes' recognition ofFenixrecognition
During the rental process, we metFenixsome veteran fans and also made friends with newcomers to the scene. This in-depth interaction withtrail running athletes gaveFenixus a deeper understanding of trail running and the people who do it. Borrowing the words of champion Li Kuo to expressFenixhis view on trail running.
Interview with a trail athlete
“This sport is more than just running—it encompasses many spiritual dimensions. It requires an innate connection, genuine passion, strict self-discipline, and the perseverance to keep pushing oneself and truly enjoy the transformation it brings.”
FenixSince2015entering the headlamp market for trail running, the brand has consistentlyleveraged its outdoor industry strengths by sponsoring numerous trail running events. Each sponsorship serves as a new starting point, driving continuous efforts in product design, R&D, and promotion, while supporting both domestic and international trail running competitions.
Supporting the Western States100Trail Race in the U.S.
Supporting trail races inMaXi-RaceFrance
Supporting the Zhejiang, ChinaTrail Running Race in ChaiGu TangShan
FenixThe goal is not only to share the allure of trail running with more people but also to provide every runner with more professional and comprehensive outdoor gear support through concrete actions.
FenixFounded by several young people dissatisfied with the flashlight industry at the time, in recent years,Fenixthe brand has continuously deepened its flashlight R&D while expanding its product line to offer outdoor enthusiasts a more diverse range of products. Forged through rigorous testing, it delivers reliable quality, safeguarding outdoor athletes who are resilient, undeterred by challenges, and maintain a positive outlook—because they, like the brand, possess a heart born for harsh environments.
Photos from@Ke Photography@Zi Xu