BRAVE GONGGA
At the Peak We Unite
直面贡嘎 高处见
September 25 - 27, 2026
The ultimate proving ground of Chinese mountain running.
GENERAL INFORMATION
REGISTRATION OPEN
10:00, June 30, 2026
(UTC+8)
DATE
September 25 - 27, 2026
CATEGORY
100km | 60km | 40km
AVAILABLE BIBS
3,000
LOCATION
Tourist Center, Hailuogou Scenic Area, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, China
2025 the First Edition of KAILAS FUGA GONGGA 100 Recap
WHY GONGGA
MOUNT GONGGA
It is one of the last few spots left on this earth which are unknown to the civilized world. Its scenery is a dream, and it waits for the lover of nature, but he must pay a price.
Joseph F. Rock,
The Glories of the Minya Konka
The Gongga Range is a premier global hub for technical climbing.
Notable first ascents (FA) include
Reddomain (6,112m) by a Japanese team
Jiazi Peak (6,540m) by a British team
Gongzi Peak (6,652m) by a Swiss team
Langmanyin (6,294m) & Dadomain (6,380m) by New Zealand climbers
Starting in 1877, explorers and naturalists arrived to conduct topographical surveys and mapping.
1878
Austrian Lajos Lóczy became the first to conduct a scientific expedition of the mountain.
1879
The Béla Széchenyi expedition measured the main peak at 7,600m.
1931
Swiss geographer Eduard Imhof sketched the main peak and used triangulation to fix its height at 7,590m.
It was not until 1957 that a Chinese team successfully summited Gongga, though at the tragic cost of four lives.
From the 1960s onward, multidisciplinary surveys in geology and biology became more frequent.
In the climbing world
Gongga was the highest climbable peak on Earth around 1932
From the 1932 American first ascent of Minya Konka (Gongga)
to the 2018 summit by Chinese climbers Li Zongli and Tong Haijun
The mountain has seen both glory and loss
As of October 2018
27 people have reached the summit,
while 21 have perished
Mount Gongga, China
The spiritual home of Chinese trail running.
A brand-new race debuting in 2025 by KAILAS FUGA.
Defy the physical limits
Reach the spiritual peak
Embark on a pilgrimage to the King of the Shu Mountains
And
Carries forward a century of human resolve
DARE THE IMPOSSIBLE
BRAVE GONGGA
At the Peak We Unite
直面贡嘎 高处见
COURSE RELEASED
50s Course Preview
2026 FUGA Glacier Extreme GONGGA 100
The Ultimate Expedition to the King of Sichuan Mountains
A 30-Hour Test of the Soul
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To Set Forth is Purgatory
Starting at an elevation of 1,743 meters, you will cover 21 kilometers straight up to the first pass at 4,578 meters.
This relentless 2,835-meter climb is as steep as a blade.
Endless slopes stretch ahead as this 100-kilometer journey brings you face-to-face with the towering peak- Minya Konka.
No Rest Ahead
The true test lies deeper
After descending to a 4,000-meter plateau, you immediately push for a second summit, hitting a 4,500-meter pass.
Standing on the ridge, the main peak of Mount Gongga - Minya Konka fully reveals itself, a boundless sea of snow-capped mountains.
From there, you will run 6 kilometers along a 4,000-meter ridge, straddling the line between the clouds and the wind.
Crossing the 4,500-Meter
Master's Gate
A hardcore 4-kilometer descent drops 934 meters straight to CP-No. 4 Camp.
Ahead lies a 4.2-kilometer technical section. Fully geared up with crampons and helmets, you will tackle a steep 673-meter descent to reach the crystal-clear Crescent Lake.
The Grand Finale
A 1,160-Meter Vertical Climb up Longhua Mountain. This is the final trial by fire in this 100-kilometer epic, and the ultimate test on your path to becoming a Gongga Master.
Setting out at midnight under a starry sky, the Milky Way lights your path.
Those moving at a slower pace will face themselves across two full days and nights, pushing both body and mind to their absolute limits.
Course Views
Due to unpredictable high-altitude weather and terrain, the course is subject to change.
The final route will be confirmed in the official pre-race announcement.
Racing the Skyline in the Wind
Ascending Above the Clouds
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A More Intense Challenge
Compared to the long grind of the 100-kilometer race, this is a much more concentrated test. With a total elevation gain of 5,129 meters and two 4,500-meter passes to cross, finishing this course is your ticket through the Master's Gate.
After overcoming the solitude of Ruoding Mountain and crossing the iron bridge over the glacial river, you will join the 100-kilometer runners, sharing the same grueling second half of the route.
Climbing straight from 1,646 meters to the first pass at 4,578 meters, you will tackle a relentless 21-kilometer stretch with 2,835 meters of elevation gain. The steep slopes will hit you wave after wave.
The Real Test Has Just Begun
The climbing isn't over, and the most brutal part is yet to come. After descending to 4,000 meters, you immediately push straight up again, battling wind, snow, and heavy breathing to reach the next 4,500-meter pass.
Minya Konka, the main peak of Mount Gongga, reveals itself through the sea of clouds, a vast, silent, snowy range. From there, you will run 6 kilometers along a 4,000-meter high-altitude ridge. Suspended between the earth and the sky, your heartbeat will be the only sound you hear.
The Final Sprint to Glory
Next is a fast, 4-kilometer technical descent, dropping 934 meters straight to CP - No. 4 Camp. When you cross the finish line at CP - No. 4 Camp, covered in snow and with your lungs burning—you will have truly transformed.
This is your moment of glory, earning your title as an Advanced Master!
Course Views
Due to unpredictable high-altitude weather and terrain, the course is subject to change.
The final route will be confirmed in the official pre-race announcement.
The Gateway to the King of Shu Mountains
An Alpine Spectacle Above the Ancient Town
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Start at Dawn on the Ancient Streets of Moxi Town.
A relentless 3-kilometer stretch hits you immediately with 1,100 meters of vertical climb, taking you past the 3,100-meter mark on Longhua Mountain. Here, a panorama of fourteen 6,000-meter peaks unfolds.
The stunning Mount Edgar stands right before you, opening a sudden, breathtaking window into the high-altitude snowscapes and revealing the true scale of the mountains.
As you climb, the scenery shifts through four distinct layers: blooming alpine meadows, dense forests, reflective mountain lakes, and the towering backdrop of Mount Gongga.
While the elevation gain is intense and concentrated, the rhythm is steady, and the route is clear. You aren't just surviving the plateau; you are constantly rising to ever-expanding horizons.
Into the Wind and Light of the Plateau
Moving forward, you will finally stand face-to-face with Minya Konka, the 7,508.9-meter main peak of Mount Gongga.
This is where your path to becoming a Master truly begins.
Course Views
Due to unpredictable high-altitude weather and terrain, the course is subject to change.
The final route will be confirmed in the official pre-race announcement.
VIEWPOINTS
But this place begs, no, demands a race. Mount Gongga is the easternmost 7,000-meter mountain in the world. It stands at 7,556 meters (24,790 feet) high.
……
Totally unexpectedly, it was one of my best days of running of the year!
Bryon Powell, Going, going… Gongga! Trail racing with Kailas Fuga in Sichuan, China.iRunFar
It took seven years of careful planning and collaboration with the local government and community,
……
the Gongga 100 is the start of a new phase, reaching more extreme locations and creating a sustainable economic boost in these areas.
Harriet Gaywood, Retracing Steps from 1932: The Kailas FUGA Gongga 100 Extreme Glacier Challenge.Medium
At the heart of all three courses was Gongga itself – a 7,509-metre pyramidal peak, surrounded by the wider Daxue range.
……
Gongga, a difficult and technical course on par with some of the most challenging races of a similar distance anywhere in the world, took seven years to organise. The race director and team had worked extensively with local government and the local community.
Leon McCarron, How trail running has boomed in China. GEOGRAPHICAL
The magic of FUGA Gongga 100 lies in its dramatic contrasts: trekking through old-growth forests, breathing in the scent of pine needles; crossing a bridge or rounding a ridge, only to face a skyline of 6,000-meter snow-capped peaks—all while.
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The trickiest stretch was Longhua Mountain – the continuous steep inclines pushed my muscle endurance to the limit—no wonder the organizers call this a “King’s Trial.”
Dieter Vanonckelen, Gongga 100 Extreme Glacier Trail Challenge Review. Founder, www.chengdu-expat.com
La Kailas FUGA Gongga 100 s’impose d’emblée comme une destination à ajouter à son palmarès: décor grandiose, identité forte, aventure sportive et culturelle. Pour les coureurs en quête d’ultra où les éléments dictent la loi, le Mont Gongga coche toutes les cases.
On vous donne rendez-vous en 2026 pour une édition annoncée encore plus internationale.
Serge Fortini, Francois Marie, Kailas FUGA Gongga 100 : notre reporter s’envole vers la Chine pour une première extrême au pied du Mont Gongga.CORFF MAGAZINE
TWINNING WITH ITALY
A new international partnership has been forged between the KAILAS FUGA Dolomiti Extreme Trail and the FUGA Glacial Extreme GONGGA 100.
As part of this alliance, the top three men and top three women from the KAILAS FUGA Dolomiti Extreme Trail 103K race have each earned a participation bib for the FUGA Glacial Extreme GONGGA 100.
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