Dear Runners:

We would like to thank you for your patience and confidence during such a difficult time. We sincerely hope that you and your loved ones remain safe and healthy.

Due to the on-going public health threat from COVID-19, we are facing great uncertainties in all aspects of life. Under such circumstances, we will not be able to ensure the quality and safety standards of our race. To protect the safety of runners like you and the local community in Gaoligong, the Organizing Committee of Gaoligong by UTMB® have made the following decisions:

1. Gaoligong by UTMB® currently scheduled for December 18-20 2020 is cancelled.

2. The next Gaoligong by UTMB® is scheduled for March 2022, with exact dates to be confirmed.

Due to the cancellation of the 2020 event, two options for runners not resident in mainland China are available:

3.  Move your 2020 registration to Gaoligong by UTMB® 2022 edition

OR

4. A full refund of your registration fee. The refund method is as follows:

For runners not resident in mainland China, who registered through Livetrail, please submit the Race Cancellation Form on our website before 23:59 on November 30 2020 (Beijing Time). Upon our verification, your registration fee will be refunded in full between 1-31 December 2020.

Click the link below for the Race Cancellation Form:

http://mgu.saihuitong.com/questionary/show?id=753&mid=-8987

We want to ensure that runners receive the full Gaoligong by UTMB® experience, to have an opportunity to explore and discover a cross-country race with unique Chinese charm through an extreme route. We are still committed to holding international events for runners from all over the world in the beautiful atmosphere and environment around Mt. Gaoligong, Together, we will be back stronger to meet you in 2022 when the conditions are right.

As always, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions.gaoligong@expewise.com.

Best wishes,

Organizing Committee of Gaoligong By UTMB®

29-10-2020