Duoji and Uxue shine at Kalias Ultra Tour Mt Siguniang, an Ultra Trail World Tour "Discovery" Race

12 Νοε 2018

Perfect Momtain conditions enjoyed by participants of all abilities at the new-look Siguniang Mountain, Sunday, Nov 4, 2018 – The 4th edition Kalias Ultra Tour Mt Siguniang 2018 was successfully held this morning at one of Mountain Siguniang’s most beloved national parks. In UTMS 2018 100km 138 runners started and 40 finished the race.

Duiji Silang from mainland China was the overall champion of the 100km race around Siguniang Mountain Park. Duiji, a Base Yading tibet People who started trail running three years ago, Duiji Silang avenged a 2017 second-place finish by winning this year’s race in 15:47:11. Last year from USA elte runner Jason Schlarb win. Duiji said: “I really enjoyed the variety on the course. The route has a great combination of flat sections and technical climbs, and was overall very challenging. I’m Like cold conditions of high mountain races and I will also participate in the next year.”

Duiji Silang from mainland China grabbed the 100km race overall champion title in 15 hour 47 minutes and 11 seconds.

This year's UTMS 100km group made some adjustments compared to last year's route. Last year, it was started by the Siguniang Visitor Center to Hongshanlin. This year, it was reversed, and the closing time was three hours longer than last year. More than 138 runners set off in the afterglow of the sunset, challenging the 109 km journey.


From New Zealand runner Scotty Hawker drop in Cp4 25.6km, altitude sickness is a huge challenge for runners from Europe, America and Oceania. The Russian elite runner Artem Rostovtsev, Russian skyrunning elite runner and Elbrus Mountain run 2018 50 Mile champion.He finish 17:58:30 get Second-place. "I have never seen such a beatuiful mountain,I will be back in Siguaniang" Artem said. Tang Lei followed in 19:39:03 get third place.


From Japan,YOKOYAMA MINEHIRO,finish 29:01:04, another Japannese runner Shintaro Seike get 8th, finish 24:18:38.

From Spain,Team Vibram runner Uxue Fraile claimed the women’s 100km title in 20:09:56. She said: “I really like this course because I came to Siguniang Mountain early, and I have some understanding of some routes, so my rhythm is very good. The scenery of Siguniang Mountain, Forest and later the tibet town is also very exciting.”

Uxue Fraile get Second-place UTMB 2018, overall the fifth runner UTMS 2018. And From China Li Hongxia finish 31:34:19,only two female finish 100km.

Uxue Fraile from Spain claimed the women’s 100km title in 20:09:56.

Sponsored by Kailas, the Outdoor’s leading company, the 4 edition of Ultra Tour Mt Siguniang part of Ultra-Trail® World Tour Discovery races and distance categories. In addition to the 100km, there were also 60km ,42km and 35km races.

 

Siguniang peak 6250m

 

Beauty trail in forest.Mount Siguniang (literally Four Girls Mountain, in Chinese) located in Sichuan Province, China, is known for it’s ethereal views of it’s four peaks standing between 5,038m to 6,250m, and enjoys the reputation of being the “Alps of the Oriental”

 

Lake Valley, Long Terrace Valley, Shuangqiaogou valley and Mount Balang. The above sea level varies from 3000m to 6250m. The total area is 1375square km (The total area of scenic area is 450 square km). This place abuts to the western border of Wolong Nature Reserve where is famous as the Giantpanda. Four Girls Mountains was registered as UNESCO World Natural Heritage for a habitat of the giant panda in 2006 with Wolong.

 

Starts from town and takes in the final sections of the Haizi gorge trek trail cross four beaty star.

Ladies' Podium:
Uxue Fraile(SPAIN) - 20:09:56
Li Hongxia(CHINA) -31:34:19

Men's Podium:
Duiji Silang(CHINA)– 15:47:11
Artem Rostovtsev(RUSSIA) – 17:58:30
Tang Lei(CHINA) – 19:39:03

 

The four categories all headed out towards Siguniang Mountain Park. The Ultra Tour Mt Siguniang was possible thanks to the generous support of Kailas. Special thanks to supporting sponsors Vibram,Julbo, UD, UTRIP, LEKI, SGI, NITECORE, YAK, Jingdong Sports, Oneshot, Zuicool, Leadclimb and Boyang Sports Rehabilitation.

 

 

Race Info

  • Event Name: Kalias Ultra Tour Mt Siguniang
  • Date: Noveber 2-4, 2018
  • Distance: 35km, 45km, 60km and 100km
  • Start Location: Siguniang Mountain Park, XiaojinCountry , Aba prefecture, Sichuan Province, China
  • Category: Mountain and trail running options
  • Website: http://www.utms.com.cn/

 

 

 

For more race details, please visit below:
www.utms.com.cn
enutms.saihuitong.com
foursistersultra.com/
www.ultratrail-worldtour.com/races-all/utwt-discovery-races
www.facebook.com/ultrasiguniang