15K Trail Run

RACE CHECK-IN

1. All athletes are required to check-in in person.

2. Check-in Date: Sep. 12, 2026. Please refer to the event schedule of Athletes' Guide for specific timings & locations.

3. Check-in Location: Alxa Left Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China

4. Check-in Process:

   1. Identity verification → Sign the "Liability Waiver" → Collect race kit → Attend technical briefing.

5. Athletes must collect their race kit in person using valid identification documents used during registration (ID card, household registration booklet, or passport, etc.), while underage athletes must be accompanied by their guardians or legal representatives. Participants who fail to meet the qualification requirements or whose guardians or legal representatives do not sign the "Participation Declaration" on-site may be denied race kit giving, and no registration fees will be refunded.

6. Athletes must carry the mandatory equipment required for the corresponding registered category. They can only receive the race kit after the inspection confirms that everything is in order. For those who do not meet the race eligibility requirements, the organizing committee of the event has the right to refuse to distribute the relevant competition materials (such as wristbands, race bibs, timing chips, GPS devices, etc.) and will not refund the entry fee.

7. Please check and ensure that the athletes information and race kit are complete and accurate to avoid any inconveniences.

8. A race briefing will be conducted to explain the race rules, courses, procedures, and important points to the athletes before the race start. The detailed timing and location will be announced in the Athletes' Guide. Please arrange your time properly and ensure that you will attend the race briefing on time.

9. Athletes who fail to check-in within the specified time will automatically lose their race qualifications and will not be allowed to enter the race route. Race Marshals have the authority to stop those athletes without a race bib from participating in the race.

10. Athletes who are unable to participate in the race due to unforeseen reason and wish to receive race kit should send an email to [email protected] within 7 days after the race before Sep. 20, 2026. The race kit will be sent via cash-on-delivery (COD) and that will only be available within mainland China.

RACE KIT

（Below are basic race kit contents which are subject to change. Please refer to the Athletes' Guide for the final details. )

RACE T-SHIRT MEASUREMENTS (CM)

Remarks：

1. The chart is body measurement not garment finishing spec. Please choose the size based on your body measurement. The change of size after registration during race check-in is not acceptable.

2. If you do not need a race tee, a race pack (including the race bag, the race belt and the silicon cup), or both, you will receive an exclusive bib, with which you can redeem one drink at the event venue.

AWARDS & PRIZE

1. Finishers:

2. Prize: The overall top 3 male and female athletes of 15/30/50K will receive cash prizes. All cash prizes are before tax. Before delivering the prizes, the personal income tax (20%) will be deducted.

3. Trophy: 15/30/60K: The overall top 3 male and female finishers will receive a trophy and are required to participate in the award ceremony.

MANDATORY & SUGGESTED EQUIPMENTS

（It is subject to change according to race day weather. Please refer to Athletes' Guide for final equipment list.）

RULES & INFORMATION

A. General

1. If for any reason an athlete can not finish the race, he/she must report to the finish line area. This will result in a DNF (did not finish) result.

2. Consider the safety of yourself and other athletes at all times during the race. Treat other athletes, race officials, race marshals, medical staff, traffic enforcers, and spectators with respect and courtesy before, during and after the race.

3. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct, including the improper use of language or conduct directed toward another participant, race official, race marshal, medical staff or traffic enforcer, and spectators.

4. Any protest relating to race results must be submitted in writing to the Race Director within one hour of the final race cutoff.

5. For environmental protection, we advocate:

   1. Littering on the course is prohibited. Any item that needs to be discarded, including water bottles, gel wrappers, energy bar wrappers, or clothing items, can only be discarded at aid / hydration stations.

   2. No disposable water cup for this event. Please bring your own water bottle. A silicon cup will also be provided in the race bag.

   3. Bottle water is neither allowed to be brought to the course, nor taken outside of the SP stations.

   4. Alpenstocks and other auxiliary tools are not recommended during the race.

   5. No smoking in SP stations or on the course.

6. MP3 players or any kind of personal music / listening devices with headset are highly recommended not to be used at any time during the race for safety concern.

7. Race bibs and race registration CANNOT be transferred. Athletes found racing under a different name will be disqualified.

8. In case of severe weather on race day, XTERRA reserves the right to make the necessary adjustments to the racecourse to ensure the safety of all participants.

B. Penalty Rules

1. Athletes who engage in the following behaviors, his/her race result will be cancelled:

   1. Intentionally destroying or altering course signages;

   2. Intentionally damaging the equipment of other athletes;

   3. Maliciously obstructing other athletes' progress;

   4. Refusing to attend the award ceremony;

   5. Riding in a vehicle during the race;

   6. Conducting commercial activities without the approval of the organizing committee and refusing to correct it;

   7. Failing to carry the required competition equipment (such as mandatory equipment, not wearing the race bib on the chest, or not using the chip timing device as required) and having a significant impact on competition safety and results;

   8. Refusing inquiries and examinations by medical staff during the event;

   9. Disobeying the instructions of referees, pacemakers, and other violations of the competition rules.

2. The results of the game will be cancelled, and participation in this event will be prohibited for three years, and the name will be published on the official website of the event for violators who break the following rules:

   1. Athletes who profit from the assistance of others during the competition (such as riding in a car, being supported, etc.);

   2. Those who register for a category that does not match their identity or qualification documents;

   3. Violations of sportsmanship and ethics (such as fighting, insulting referees and event staff, etc.).

C. Timing System & GPS

1. Each race bib will be attached with a timing chip. The race bib shall be clearly visible on the front of the runner at all times during the race.

2. Failure to wear a race bib, or have no time record at the start, finish and each checkpoint will result in disqualification.

3. GPS positioning device deposit of RMB 500, 50K athletes to pay the deposit through XTERRA mini app before check-in, return the device after the race, the event organizer will refund the deposit within 5 working days after the race. The deposit is non-refundable if the device is missing.

4. The official starting time will be the starting gun time. The race result will be based on the time when the athletes pass over the timing mat at the finish line.