The Tsaigu Trail Race, 4 days

Race Information

By making a payment to Travel Wander LLP, you (and on behalf of the rest of travelling companions) acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to the following 2026 Tsaigu Trail Race Regulations.

Guidelines

All participants must fully understand the distance and potential risks associated with this trail race, be adequately prepared, complete all required pre-race preparations for the following scenarios, and commit to complying with all relevant rules.

1. Be proficient in addressing various challenges arising from altitude changes without external assistance, including night-time travel, low temperatures, strong winds, thunderstorms, dense fog, rain, snow, and other complex weather conditions.
2. Be aware of how to manage physiological and psychological issues that may arise from extreme fatigue, gastrointestinal discomfort, muscle/joint pain, and other conditions when travelling independently.
3. Participants must be aware of the various potential challenges they may encounter in wilderness environments and make preliminary assessments based on their individual capabilities and conditions; the organising committee will provide only necessary support.
4. Participants must submit genuine and valid supporting documents; any acts of fraud or impersonation are strictly prohibited to ensure fair competition.
5. In strict compliance with the regulations, sign the event risk liability statement prior to the competition.
6. Strictly comply with all competition regulations and rules, follow the instructions of officials; any objections to penalty decisions must be raised through the prescribed procedures by filing a protest or appeal.
7. Respect your opponents, referees, and spectators; demonstrate exemplary sportsmanship.
8. Adhere strictly to sports ethics, maintain competition order, and prohibit the use of doping.
9. During the competition, maintain proper personal appearance; the behaviour with bare upper body is strictly prohibited.
10. It is strictly prohibited to intentionally damage other participants’ gears, maliciously obstruct competitors from advancing, or vandalise road signs and directional markers during the event.
11. Protect the environment by strictly prohibiting the indiscriminate disposal of waste; strictly adhere to forest fire prevention regulations and refrain from using open flames.
12. It is strictly prohibited to accept non-neutral assistance from outside the site in violation of regulations, ensuring fair competition.
13. Participants are obligated to provide necessary assistance to individuals in distress and promptly report such incidents to the organizing committee.

Qualifications

Participants must submit a medical examination report within the recent one year (including electrocardiogram and blood pressure test results) prior to the competition.

Individuals with the following diseases or conditions are not eligible to participate:

1. 1. Patients with congenital heart disease or rheumatic heart disease;
2. 2. Patients with hypertension and cerebrovascular diseases;
3. 3. Patients with myocarditis and other cardiac diseases;
4. 4. Patients with coronary artery disease and severe arrhythmias;
5. 5. Diabetic patients with excessively high or low blood glucose levels;
6. 6. Individuals who drank excessively or experienced sleep deprivation on the night prior to the event;
7. 7. Gravida;
8. Other patients with conditions that make vigorous exercise unsuitable.

Mandatory Gears

Participants must bring the following mandatory gears for inspection and ensure its full possession throughout the event. This mandatory gear list represents the minimum requirements; participants are advised to prioritize wearing clothing with windproof, waterproof, and thermal insulation properties to ensure safety during race progression.

IMPORTANT NOTE：

~ The softshell pants will be required for 105-KM based on the latest weather forecast one week before the event.

~ The following gears are recommended: sports watches, trekking poles, sunglasses, caps, sealed bags for personal waste, sand-resistant shoe covers, Vaseline, skinpatches, and sunscreen.

~ All participants must pass the mandatory gear inspection before collecting their race kits. Only 105-KM has a changing station (HuangShiTan). Participants in 105-KM must undergo the mandatory gear inspection during the race (all the

mandatory gears cannot be stored at the changing station; inspections will take place before entering the CP station).

The Bib

The race bib is distributed with the entry kit. During the event, it must be clearly worn on the abdomen without being covered by clothing or obstructing the sponsor logo. The bib served as the participants’ access pass for event services including transportation, medical assistance, rest areas, and luggage storage facilities.

Bag Storage Service

~ 105-KM: each participant may store up to 2 storage packages, each not exceeding 30 litres; additionally, one transfer package may be stored prior to the race and kept at the starting point. The change package will be transported by vehicle to HuangShiTan after the start; upon completion of use, it will be returned to the starting point.

~ 50-KM: each participant may submit only one storage package with a maximum capacity of 30 litres; all packages must be stored at the starting point prior to the event.

~ 25-KM: each participant may submit only one storage package with a maximum capacity of 30 liters; all packages must be stored at the starting point prior to the event.

First Aid and Medical Care

All CPs are equipped with medical stations.

The Medical Centre primarily provides medical services to participants and staff.

Participants who opt for medical assistance during the event hereby fully authorise healthcare professionals to administer necessary emergency medical interventions, including intravenous injections, and grant them the authority to determine whether the race may continue competing or require hospitalisation based on their physical condition.

Participants who sustain injuries or experience physical discomfort may seek assistance at designated medical stations, call the emergency hotline listed in the contact directory, or request other participants to notify the event’s medical staff. It is crucial for any athlete to assist injured teammates and help locate medical assistance, but personal safety must always take precedence.

Participants must be aware that due to the complex geographical conditions of the event, medical personnel may take longer than expected to arrive; therefore, carrying essential first-aid supplies is crucial for ensuring personal safety.

In emergency-related medical expenses are typically covered upfront by participants.

For cases eligible for insurance reimbursement, participants must submit their medical records and relevant invoices to claim benefits after the event.

Check Points (CPs)

All participants must wear their bibs correctly (the back of each bib contains a race chip); those who fail to present the chip during the event will face penalties.

All rescue points and service stations are centrally managed by the organising committee to provide services for participants. Only competitors wearing clearly visible identification numbers may enter supply stations; detailed information about each station is available in the competition guidelines and on the official website.

To minimise waste generation, participants must bring their own cup-shaped containers with a capacity of at least 150 mL to collect beverages at designated stations.

Please respect the natural environment; any participant found littering on the course will face penalties including additional time penalties upon verification. All service points are equipped with trash bins and bags for waste disposal.

Cut-Off Time

The total cut-off time for each event are as follows:

~ 105-KM: 28 hours 30 minutes

~ 50-KM: 10 hours 45 minutes

~ 25-KM: 6 hours

IMPORTANT NOTE:

1. 15 minutes after the starting, participants who have not yet begun their run will be disqualified.
2. Each event has clearly marked cut-off time at all CPs, which are determined by the participants’ check-in time. Participants must leave the CP before it closes.
3. In the event of abnormal weather conditions or other special circumstances during the competition, the organising committee reserves the right to terminate the event or adjust the closing times of all service locations.

Resting Area

Participants in the 105-KM event are provided with a rest area at YangDu Village (equipped with a sufficient number of beds and blankets). Due to traffic restrictions, shuttle buses for withdrawing participants operate only between 06:00 and 20:00 hours.

Participants withdrawing outside this period will wait at the rest area and will be transported back to the start/finish line by vehicle the following day.

The start and finish areas provide simple dining and rest facilities exclusively for participants. These areas offer only food and brief rest services; no accommodation is available, so participants must arrange their own lodging.

Withdrawing and Shuttle Arrangement

If a participant sustains an injury that does not affect their progress, they should proceed to the CP to contact volunteers for withdrawal procedures. Staff will then cut off a corner of the bib and remove the wristband. Withdrawn participants may still use the bib to travel to the finish line and enjoy services such as meal provisions.

The return arrangements for withdrawing participants shall be implemented by the CP coordinators in accordance with the following rules:

~ is there a available return bus service with specified departure and arrival times available at this station?

~ should the health condition of withdrawing participants require immediate return to the starting/ending area?

~ at stations or medical points where only small vehicles are permitted, there may be delays in transfers, or participants may need to return to the start/finish area when stations close.

If the event is terminated due to weather conditions, the organising committee will arrange transportation to promptly return participants from that location to the start and finish area.

If a participant decides to withdraw midway, they must typically return to the previous service point or proceed to the next one to complete withdrawal procedures.

If, during the return journey, they encounter a closing staff member and refuse to follow them to the subsequent location, the staff will contact the organising committee to process the withdrawal on-site and notify the nearest rescue personnel to escort them back to the initial point.

Trail Sign: The event organising committee has installed numerous reflective route markers along the course for all events to ensure clear visibility for participants in night-time conditions. If a participant fails to see any marker within 300 metres during their journey, they must immediately turn back along the original path to the nearest marker. All participants must strictly follow the route markings and are prohibited from taking shortcuts without authorisation. In case of getting lost, participants should promptly contact the organising committee for assistance.

Event Prize

The detailed prize amounts will be announced before registration for the Elites. Rankings are determined based on the order in which participants complete the entire race. If two or more participants achieve the same time, their rankings are tied, and a gap is created for the next participant. The total prize money for tied-rank participants is then divided equally.

Punishment

General Penalty Provisions: Participants who violate the rules of this trail race will face penalties ranging from additional time penalties and to disqualification, suspension, or ban, depending on the severity of the violation. The following outlines the fundamental principles for penalty imposition (these provisions are intended as general guidelines; the Competition Dispute Resolution Panel reserves final authority).

Given the nature of mountain trail running as an outdoor sport, all penalties are applied on a cumulative basis – each violation is penalised separately, and the final penalty amount is the sum of all individual penalties. Data recorded by electronic monitoring devices installed at race start/finish area and along the course shall serve as the official basis for event officiating.

Competition Dispute Resolution Committee

~ The Competition Dispute Resolution Committee consists of Leaders of the Host Organisation, Representative of Professional Referees, the race director, participant delegates, and other individuals selected by the Committee based on professional qualifications.

~ Appeal: Participants who dispute the competition’s penalty decisions or personal results must submit a written appeal to the Competition Dispute Resolution Committee within 4 hours of the announcement, along with payment of an appeal fee of 500 CNY.

~ Ruling and Fees: If the appeal is upheld, the appeal fee will be fully refunded; if rejected, it will not be refunded and will be charged as part of the arbitration costs. Appeals submitted late or without proper payment of the fee will not be accepted by the organizing committee.

~ Ruling: The Competition Dispute Resolution Committee has the authority to investigate and verify the content of appeals in accordance with the competition regulations and the principles of fairness, impartiality, and transparency, and shall issue a ruling within the prescribed timeframe. This ruling constitutes the final decision, and no further review applications will be accepted.

~ Under severe weather conditions (such as heavy rainfall, snowfall, or high-risk storms), the start time of the event may be postponed by several hours; if weather conditions remain unfavourable after the scheduled delay, the organising committee will cancel the event.

~ The organising committee reserves the right to terminate the event or adjust closing times due to safety concerns during severe weather conditions.

~ If the event is cancelled due to force majeure factors – including but not limited to natural disasters (such as typhoons, earthquakes, floods, snowstorms, and other extreme weather events), government actions (e.g., site acquisition), or infectious diseases beyond the organizing committee’s control, the committee will refund the full registration fee; alternatively, participants may choose not to receive a refund and retain their entry eligibility for the next season.

~ Participants and teams sponsored by non-official event brands may display their personal sponsorship logos only on clothing and equipment used during the competition. The use of flags, banners, or any other non-official promotional materials is strictly prohibited at all locations along the race route (including the finish line); violators will face penalties from the organising committee.

Other Race Information

Images and Copyright
The Organising Committee holds all copyrights to the event-related images and videos capturing participants’ appearances during the competition, including associated rights. Only the Committee may transfer the usage rights of such materials through authorised certification or licensing. The event organisers are permitted to license these materials to media outlets and partner brands for promotional purposes.

Outside the 500-metre area surrounding the race track service point, participants are prohibited from receiving non-official photography follow-up services. Upon discovery, the organising committee reserves the right to disqualify the participant.

The organising committee of this event has engaged professional photographers and videographers to provide photography services for participants, offering free high-definition images and videos to meet their needs. Without authorisation from the organising committee, any individual or organisation that takes photos, videos, or other visual materials at race locations such as start/finish area or tracks with intent to sell shall be deemed in violation of rights, and the committee reserves the right to pursue legal action against such parties.

Insurance
Civil Liability: The organizing committee has provided unified personal accident insurance coverage for all participants during the event, with the coverage strictly limited to the period from the participants’ registration on race day until the conclusion of the competition. Insured individuals include all event support staff and official competitors wearing designated bibs.

Personal Liability: Participants are advised to purchase additional insurance policies to cover potential costs arising from various risks.

Event Guide

The event guidelines can be accessed via the official website and WeChat account, covering details such as cut-off time, descriptions of service stations, information on first aid points, medical stations, and designated access areas for family members.

Organizing Committee Contact:
Official Website: www.tsaigu.com

Official email: tsaigu@163.com

WeChat: TsaiGu10000

Facebook and Instagram: @tsaigu

The Right of Interpretation

The organising committee reserves all rights of interpretation regarding this race.