The 2026 HLA POW Beijing Trail Challenge will take place at Daxishan (Great West Mountain) in Haidian District from September 12 to 13! Registration will be open until 17:00 on May 21, with lottery results to be announced on June 1.

The course will pass through Wenquan Town, Sujiatuo Town, Xiangshan Subdistrict, Sijiqing Town and other areas across Haidian district. The route connects nearly 20 natural and cultural sites, including the National Botanical Garden, Western Hills, Fragrant Hills Park, Fenghuangling Nature Park, Yangtai Mountain, Jiufeng National Forest Park and Dajue Temple. Runners will pass through ancient paths, forests, mountain ridges and water streams as they challenge their physical limits while immersing themselves in the ecology and history of the Western Hills-Yongding River Cultural Belt.

This year's event features four race categories to suit runners of all ages and levels: Xishan Ridge 100K, Xishan Scenic 60K, Wangjing Trail 25K and Forest Run 10K.

Registration for the Forest Run 10K is priced at 299 yuan.

Those interested in competing can sign up and get the latest race updates via the official WeChat account "HuiPao Events" (汇跑赛事) or through the mini-program below.

What are you waiting for? Sign up now and hit the road!

(Source: Haidian Sports)