- Patrick Kipngeno (Run2Gether On Trail) and Hanna Groeber (IRCZRH) return to competition following their impressive victories at Myoko Trail, the most recent round of the Golden Trail World Series.
- Philemon Kiriago (Run2Gether On Trail) heads to China as the leader of the men's overall standings and with an opportunity to strengthen his position ahead of the Grand Finale. In the women's competition, Caroline Kimutai (Salomon) returns to action after missing the Japanese round with a golden opportunity to close the gap and reignite the battle for the overall lead.
- The race will be broadcast live across Warner Bros. Discovery's platforms (HBO Max, Eurosport and TNT Sports), as well as through an extensive network of international broadcasters, ensuring global coverage of the event.
- The Golden Trail World Series return to the Great Wall of China for one of the most spectacular and iconic races of the season, where the world's trail running elite will take on a unique course shaped by centuries of history at one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
- The Jinshanling Great Wall Trail Race will provide the final opportunity for athletes to collect valuable points ahead of the Muju Trail Grand Finale (South Korea) and will feature a record prize purse of €40,800, reinforcing the GTWS commitment to supporting the continued growth and development of trail running across Asia.
- "The GTWS has significantly increased the international profile of the race, allowing elite athletes, media and trail running fans from around the world to discover Jinshanling" say the organisers, who view the event's inclusion in the circuit as a major milestone in establishing the race as one of the most distinctive and recognised fixtures on the international trail running calendar.