Xtrail by UTMB®Kenting, Taiwan🇹🇼
About Xtrail by UTMB® 2027
Xtrail by UTMB® 2027 is a trail race held from Fri, Mar 5, 2027 to Sun, Mar 7, 2027 in Kenting, Taiwan; the start is at 04:00.
Registration is open; the deadline is Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Dates, registration windows and fees on this page are refreshed every morning by scanning federation, timing and organiser sites; registration always happens on the official race site.
Someone running 30 km a week needs 23 weeks, about 5.5 months, to prepare for the 98K course of Xtrail by UTMB® 2027; that start day was Fri, Sep 25, 2026, so the window has passed with 20 weeks left to the race.
Hot, Harsh, Humid, and Runnable. The Xtrail Kenting by UTMB leads participants deep into the untamed wilderness of Taiwan’s Hengchun Peninsula. As they traverse this rugged terrain, runners feel the raw vitality of the tropical landscape. Beginning at the seaside and climbing into the mountains, the course unveils the peninsula’s lesser-known side.
Courses
| Course | Distance | Elevation Gain | Km-effort | Course file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98K | 98 km | 3291 m D+ | 131 | GPX |
| 50K | 50 km | 1496 m D+ | 65 | GPX |
| 26K | 26 km | 589 m D+ | 32 | GPX |
| 11K | 11 km | 201 m D+ | 13 | GPX |
| 2K | 2 km | 10 m D+ | 2 | GPX |
There are 5 courses: 98K (3291 m D+); 50K (1496 m D+); 26K (589 m D+); 11K (201 m D+); 2K (10 m D+).
Course map and elevation profile
What the weather is usually like here
- Over the last 5 years this week typically ran 20°C to 24°C here, with a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C.
- 37% of those days saw rain. A real forecast lands about two weeks out and will appear here then.
- Typical daily maximum wind was 30 km/h (a strong wind), with 44 km/h the highest value in the sample.
- Sunrise 06:14, sunset 18:02. You start in the dark, so a headtorch is not optional.
The race is more than two weeks out, so these are averages of recent years for the same week, not a forecast. A real forecast appears here closer to the day.
Race briefing
98K course97 km · 3190 m gain · 34% uphill · 9 aid stations
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 97 km with 3190 m of climbing, 33 m per km. The course sits between 9 m and 317 m of altitude. 51% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-11 km · Start → Kenting Villa 2 B&B: 228 m up / 222 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 11-18 km · Kenting Villa 2 B&B → Old House: 182 m up / 174 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 18-24 km · Old House → Nanan Temple: 323 m up / 341 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 24-33 km · Nanan Temple → Menmaluo Entrance: 274 m up / 245 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 33-47 km · Menmaluo Entrance → Yu Quan Temple: 620 m up / 494 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 47-58 km · Yu Quan Temple → No. 58 B&B: 365 m up / 476 m down; the stretch descends.
- 58-70 km · No. 58 B&B → Dongmen Creek Platform: 488 m up / 449 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 70-77 km · Dongmen Creek Platform → Bonbolo Campsite: 145 m up / 190 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 77-88 km · Bonbolo Campsite → Kenting Villa 2 B&B: 344 m up / 368 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 88-97 km · Kenting Villa 2 B&B → Finish: 220 m up / 231 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
The race climbs from the gun: 180 m over the first 5 km. Do not chase the crowd, the two minutes you win here get taken back with interest.
The backbone of the course runs from km 18 to km 21: 296 m over 3.1 km at 10% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 20%. Kilometre by kilometre: km 19 46 m, km 20 76 m, km 21 141 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The longest descent starts at km 66 and loses 289 m by km 75 at 4% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 17%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 21 averages 24% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.
The last 6 km climb 114 m and then drop 221 m. Walk the climb, take the descent back, and hold the sprint until the drop is done.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.5 km of Old House; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.3 km of Nanan Temple; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
The leg from Menmaluo Entrance to Yu Quan Temple is long and unsupported: 14 km and 620 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Menmaluo Entrance with full capacity.
A steep pitch starts within about 1.9 km of No. 58 B&B; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
- Start 04:00, sunrise 06:14: the first 2 hours 14 minutes are run in the dark. The headtorch goes on your head at the start, not in your pack.
- Sunset is 18:02 and the finish cut-off is 04:00. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 9 hours 58 minutes in darkness.
- Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare.
- Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
- Consider bringing poles. The course averages 33 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 3.6 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
- Km 89.2 to 93.4 is the same ground you covered at km 9.7; note your pace on the first pass and use it as the yardstick on the second.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
Key decision points
Old Housekm 18
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 6.6 km with 326 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 4h 30m after the start.
Nanan Templekm 24
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 9.1 km with 283 m of climbing.
- A 17% pitch starts about 1.3 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
- Cut-off: 6h after the start.
Menmaluo Entrancekm 33
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- The heaviest leg is next: 14 km with 619 m of climbing.
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 14 km. Leave with full capacity.
- Cut-off: 8h after the start.
Yu Quan Templekm 47
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 11 km with 393 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 11h 30m after the start.
No. 58 B&Bkm 58
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 12 km with 482 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 14h after the start.
Bonbolo Campsitekm 77
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- A heavy leg is next: 11 km with 355 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 18h after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Menmaluo Entrance (km 33) to Yu Quan Temple (km 47): 14 km, with 619 m of climbing in between. Top up at Menmaluo Entrance and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Hot food is served at No. 58 B&B (km 58) and Bonbolo Campsite (km 77) and 1 more. If your stomach and race plan call for it, make this a deliberate 3-5 minute stop; do not sit down simply because hot food is available. Restart gently and let your stomach settle before lifting the effort.
- Food is available at Kenting Villa 2 B&B (km 11) and Old House (km 18) and 4 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
- Drop bag at No. 58 B&B (km 58). Write down the equipment and food you expect to replace before the race so the decision is already made when you arrive.
- Crew support is permitted only at No. 58 B&B (km 58). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
- The last aid station is Kenting Villa 2 B&B (km 88), leaving 10 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
- Another heavy leg runs from No. 58 B&B (km 58) to Dongmen Creek Platform (km 70): 12 km with 482 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- Medical support is available at Howard Beach Resort Kenting (km 0), Kenting Villa 2 B&B (km 11), Old House (km 18), Nanan Temple (km 24), Menmaluo Entrance (km 33), Yu Quan Temple (km 47), Dongmen Creek Platform (km 70), Bonbolo Campsite (km 77), Kenting Villa 2 B&B (km 88), and Howard Beach Resort Kenting (km 98). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- About 1 km after Nanan Temple (km 24), a roughly 250 m section averaging 17% begins. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
- The overall cut-off is 24h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
- Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Dongmen Creek Platform (km 70) to Bonbolo Campsite (km 77): the official time budget is 1h for 7 km and 145 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
Official cut-off ladder
| Leg | Distance | D+ | Official time budget | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start → Old Housepasses Kenting Villa 2 B&B, which has no time limit | 18 km | 410 m | 4h 30m | start + 4h 30m |
| Old House → Nanan Temple | 6.6 km | 323 m | 1h 30m | start + 6h |
| Nanan Temple → Menmaluo Entrance | 9.1 km | 274 m | 2h | start + 8h |
| Menmaluo Entrance → Yu Quan Temple | 14 km | 620 m | 3h 30m | start + 11h 30m |
| Yu Quan Temple → No. 58 B&B | 11 km | 365 m | 2h 30m | start + 14h |
| No. 58 B&B → Dongmen Creek Platform | 12 km | 488 m | 3h | start + 17h |
| Dongmen Creek Platform → Bonbolo Campsite | 7.3 km | 145 m | 1h | start + 18h |
| Bonbolo Campsite → Kenting Villa 2 B&B | 11 km | 344 m | 4h | start + 22h |
| Kenting Villa 2 B&B → Howard Beach Resort Kenting | 10 km | 220 m | 2h | start + 24h |
Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Crew | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Beach Resort Kenting | 0 | — | — | Yes | No | Saturday 04:45 |
| Kenting Villa 2 B&B | 11 | 11 | Food | Yes | No | — |
| Old House | 18 | 6.3 | Food | Yes | No | Saturday 08:30 |
| Nanan Temple | 24 | 6.6 | Food | Yes | No | Saturday 10:00 |
| Menmaluo Entrance | 33 | 9.1 | Food | Yes | No | Saturday 12:00 |
| Yu Quan Temple | 47 | 14 | Food | Yes | No | Saturday 15:30 |
| No. 58 B&BDrop bag | 58 | 11 | Hot food | No | Yes | Saturday 18:00 |
| Dongmen Creek Platform | 70 | 12 | Food | Yes | No | Saturday 21:00 |
| Bonbolo Campsite | 77 | 7.3 | Hot food | Yes | No | Saturday 22:00 |
| Kenting Villa 2 B&B | 88 | 11 | Hot food | Yes | No | Sunday 02:00 |
| Howard Beach Resort KentingDrop bag | 98 | 10 | Hot food | Yes | No | Sunday 04:00 |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
Plan your cutoffs for this course
50K course51 km · 1437 m gain · 20% uphill · 5 aid stations
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 51 km with 1437 m of climbing, 28 m per km. The course sits between 12 m and 316 m of altitude. 56% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-9.7 km · Start → Old House: 198 m up / 184 m down; gently rolling.
- 9.7-21 km · Old House → Menmaluo Entrance: 410 m up / 395 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 21-30 km · Menmaluo Entrance → Dongmen Creek Platform: 324 m up / 293 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 30-37 km · Dongmen Creek Platform → Bonbolo Campsite: 146 m up / 174 m down; gently rolling.
- 37-47 km · Bonbolo Campsite → Kenting Villa 2 B&B: 342 m up / 368 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 47-51 km · Kenting Villa 2 B&B → Finish: 18 m up / 25 m down; close to flat.
The first 4.1 km are close to flat, good for settling in. Do not set your pace here, the real course starts after.
The backbone of the course runs from km 10 to km 13: 297 m over 2.9 km at 10% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 24%. Kilometre by kilometre: km 11 42 m, km 12 73 m, km 13 154 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The longest drag runs from km 21 to km 27: net 211 m over 5.9 km at 4% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 13%, 325 m of climbing in total with 114 m given back. Kilometre by kilometre: km 22 30 m, km 23 43 m, km 24 68 m, km 25 66 m, km 26 23 m, km 27 89 m. By the time you start it, about 42% of the day's climbing is behind you. Trying to run this costs far more than it saves. Shorten the stride, lean on the poles, keep moving.
The longest descent starts at km 27 and loses 226 m by km 34 at 3% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 12%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 13 averages 24% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.
The last 6 km drop 146 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.6 km of Old House; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
The leg from Old House to Menmaluo Entrance is long and unsupported: 12 km and 410 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Old House with full capacity.
- The organiser lists 50 km; the published GPX measures 50.6 km. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
- Sunset is 18:02 and the finish cut-off is 19:15. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 1 hour 13 minutes in darkness.
- Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare.
- Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
- Consider bringing poles. The course averages 28 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 2.9 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
- Km 47.2 to 49.2 is the same ground you covered at km 3.3; note your pace on the first pass and use it as the yardstick on the second.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
Key decision points
Old Housekm 9.7
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- The heaviest leg is next: 12 km with 434 m of climbing.
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 12 km. Leave with full capacity.
- Cut-off: 3h after the start.
Menmaluo Entrancekm 21
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 8.3 km with 327 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 5h 30m after the start.
Bonbolo Campsitekm 37
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- A heavy leg is next: 11 km with 351 m of climbing.
- A 14% pitch starts about 0.8 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
- Cut-off: 10h after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Old House (km 10) to Menmaluo Entrance (km 21): 12 km, with 434 m of climbing in between. Top up at Old House and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Hot food is served at Bonbolo Campsite (km 37). If your stomach and race plan call for it, make this a deliberate 3-5 minute stop; do not sit down simply because hot food is available. Restart gently and let your stomach settle before lifting the effort.
- Food is available at Old House (km 10) and Menmaluo Entrance (km 21) and 2 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
- Another heavy leg runs from Bonbolo Campsite (km 37) to Kenting Villa 2 B&B (km 47): 11 km with 351 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- Medical support is available at Howard Beach Resort Kenting (km 0), Old House (km 10), Menmaluo Entrance (km 21), Dongmen Creek Platform (km 30), Bonbolo Campsite (km 37), Kenting Villa 2 B&B (km 47), and Howard Beach Resort Kenting (km 51). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- About 0.8 km after Bonbolo Campsite (km 37), a roughly 250 m section averaging 14% begins. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
- The overall cut-off is 13h 45m, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
- Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Old House (km 10) to Menmaluo Entrance (km 21): the official time budget is 2h 30m for 12 km and 410 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
Official cut-off ladder
| Leg | Distance | D+ | Official time budget | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start → Old House | 9.7 km | 198 m | 3h | start + 3h |
| Old House → Menmaluo Entrance | 12 km | 410 m | 2h 30m | start + 5h 30m |
| Menmaluo Entrance → Dongmen Creek Platform | 8.3 km | 324 m | 2h 30m | start + 8h |
| Dongmen Creek Platform → Bonbolo Campsite | 7.1 km | 146 m | 2h | start + 10h |
| Bonbolo Campsite → Howard Beach Resort Kentingpasses Kenting Villa 2 B&B, which has no time limit | 14 km | 360 m | 3h 45m | start + 13h 45m |
Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Crew | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Beach Resort Kenting | 0 | — | — | Yes | No | — |
| Old House | 9.7 | 9.7 | Food | Yes | No | Saturday 08:30 |
| Menmaluo Entrance | 21 | 12 | Food | Yes | No | Saturday 11:00 |
| Dongmen Creek Platform | 30 | 8.3 | Food | Yes | No | Saturday 13:30 |
| Bonbolo Campsite | 37 | 7.1 | Hot food | Yes | No | Saturday 15:30 |
| Kenting Villa 2 B&B | 47 | 11 | Food | Yes | No | — |
| Howard Beach Resort KentingDrop bag | 51 | 3.5 | Hot food | Yes | No | Saturday 19:15 |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
Plan your cutoffs for this course
26K course26 km · 545 m gain · 14% uphill · 3 aid stations
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
The published GPX measures 26 km with 545 m of climbing, 21 m per km. The course sits between 13 m and 225 m of altitude. 47% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-3.3 km · Start → Kenting Villa 2 B&B: 22 m up / 17 m down; close to flat.
- 3.3-14 km · Kenting Villa 2 B&B → Bonbolo Campsite: 242 m up / 218 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 14-23 km · Bonbolo Campsite → Kenting Villa 2 B&B: 264 m up / 289 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 23-26 km · Kenting Villa 2 B&B → Finish: 16 m up / 22 m down; close to flat.
The first 2.1 km are close to flat, good for settling in. Do not set your pace here, the real course starts after.
The backbone of the course runs from km 1 to km 9: 210 m over 7.2 km at 3% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 13%. Kilometre by kilometre: km 6 50 m, km 7 27 m, km 8 80 m, km 9 25 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The longest descent starts at km 20 and loses 175 m by km 25 at 4% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 17%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 9 averages 13% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.
The last 3.1 km are close to flat. Plan your finishing pace around that, there is nothing left to save.
- Even at cut-off pace you finish 4 hours 32 minutes before sunset. This one is run entirely in daylight.
- Poles are optional: 21 m of gain per km. Bring them to protect your legs, not to gain speed.
- Km 22.6 to 25 is the same ground you covered at km 3.3; note your pace on the first pass and use it as the yardstick on the second.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
Key decision points
Kenting Villa 2 B&Bkm 3.3
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 11 km with 269 m of climbing.
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 11 km. Leave with full capacity.
- A 10% pitch starts about 2 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
Bonbolo Campsitekm 14
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- The heaviest leg is next: 8.6 km with 272 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 4h after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Kenting Villa 2 B&B (km 3) to Bonbolo Campsite (km 14): 11 km, with 269 m of climbing in between. Top up at Kenting Villa 2 B&B and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Hot food is served at Bonbolo Campsite (km 14). If your stomach and race plan call for it, make this a deliberate 3-5 minute stop; do not sit down simply because hot food is available. Restart gently and let your stomach settle before lifting the effort.
- Food is available at Kenting Villa 2 B&B (km 3) and Kenting Villa 2 B&B (km 23). Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
- The heaviest leg runs from Bonbolo Campsite (km 14) to Kenting Villa 2 B&B (km 23): 9 km with 272 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- Medical support is available at Howard Beach Resort Kenting (km 0), Kenting Villa 2 B&B (km 3), Bonbolo Campsite (km 14), Kenting Villa 2 B&B (km 23), and Howard Beach Resort Kenting (km 26). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- About 2 km after Kenting Villa 2 B&B (km 3), a roughly 250 m section averaging 10% begins. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
- The overall cut-off is 7h 30m, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
- Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Bonbolo Campsite (km 14) to Howard Beach Resort Kenting (km 26): the official time budget is 3h 30m for 12 km and 280 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Crew | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Beach Resort KentingDrop bag | 0 | — | — | Yes | No | — |
| Kenting Villa 2 B&B | 3.3 | 3.3 | Food | Yes | No | — |
| Bonbolo Campsite | 14 | 11 | Hot food | Yes | No | Sunday 10:00 |
| Kenting Villa 2 B&B | 23 | 8.6 | Food | Yes | No | — |
| Howard Beach Resort KentingDrop bag | 26 | 3.5 | Hot food | Yes | No | Sunday 13:30 |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
Plan your cutoffs for this course
11K course11 km · 191 m gain · 5% uphill · 3 aid stations
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 11 km with 191 m of climbing, 17 m per km. The course sits between 13 m and 156 m of altitude.
- 0-3.4 km · Start → Kenting Villa 2: 25 m up / 21 m down; close to flat.
- 3.4-8 km · Kenting Villa 2 → Kenting Villa 2: 145 m up / 146 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 8-11 km · Kenting Villa 2 → Finish: 21 m up / 24 m down; close to flat.
The first 1.5 km are close to flat, good for settling in. Do not set your pace here, the real course starts after.
The backbone of the course runs from km 1 to km 6: 142 m over 5.1 km at 3% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 16%. Kilometre by kilometre: km 5 65 m, km 6 48 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The longest descent starts at km 6 and loses 142 m by km 10 at 4% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 15%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it.
The last 2 km are close to flat. Plan your finishing pace around that, there is nothing left to save.
- Even at cut-off pace you finish 7 hours 2 minutes before sunset. This one is run entirely in daylight.
- Poles are optional: 17 m of gain per km. Bring them to protect your legs, not to gain speed.
- A single loop: start and finish share the same spot. Around 30% of the ground is covered twice.
- Km 7.9 to 11.2 is the same ground you covered at km 3.3; note your pace on the first pass and use it as the yardstick on the second.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
Key decision points
Kenting Villa 2km 3.4
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A 16% pitch starts about 1.3 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
- Drinks only, no food, at Old House (km 4). Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
- Food is available at Kenting Villa 2 (km 3) and Kenting Villa 2 (km 8). Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
- Medical support is available at Howard Beach Resort Kenting (km 0), Kenting Villa 2 (km 3), Kenting Villa 2 (km 8), and Howard Beach Resort Kenting (km 11). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- About 1 km after Kenting Villa 2 (km 3), a roughly 250 m section averaging 16% begins. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
- The overall cut-off is 4h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Crew | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Beach Resort Kenting | 0 | — | — | Yes | No | — |
| Kenting Villa 2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | Food | Yes | No | — |
| Old House | 4.5 | 1.1 | Drinks | — | — | — |
| Kenting Villa 2 | 8 | 3.5 | Food | Yes | No | — |
| Howard Beach Resort KentingDrop bag | 11 | 3.3 | Hot food | Yes | No | Sunday 11:00 |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
Plan your cutoffs for this course
2K course2 km · 94 m gain · 48% uphill
- Climb (3-10%)
- Descent
The published GPX measures 2.1 km with 94 m of climbing, 44 m per km. The course sits between 19 m and 113 m of altitude.
- Sunset is 18:02 and the finish cut-off is 11:00. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 12 hours 12 minutes in darkness.
- Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare.
- Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
- Out and back: you turn at km 1.1 and return the same way. Note how easy the outward leg felt, you pay for it in reverse.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
- Medical support is available at Howard Beach Resort Kenting (km 0) and Howard Beach Resort Kenting (km 2). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- The overall cut-off is 27h 30m, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Crew | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Beach Resort Kenting | 0 | — | — | Yes | No | Sunday 07:10 |
| Howard Beach Resort KentingDrop bag | 2.1 | 2.1 | Hot food | Yes | No | Sunday 11:00 |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
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- StandardMon, Jul 13, 2026 - Thu, Dec 31, 2026Registration open
Data sources: UTMB World Series, official site (xtrail.utmb.world) · Last checked:
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What is Xtrail by UTMB®?
Hot, Harsh, Humid, and Runnable. The Xtrail Kenting by UTMB leads participants deep into the untamed wilderness of Taiwan’s Hengchun Peninsula. As they traverse this rugged terrain, runners feel the raw vitality of the tropical landscape. Beginning at the seaside and climbing into the mountains, the course unveils the peninsula’s lesser-known side.
When is Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
Xtrail by UTMB® takes place on Fri, Mar 5, 2027 - Sun, Mar 7, 2027. Start time: 04:00.
Where does Xtrail by UTMB® take place?
Xtrail by UTMB® takes place in Kenting, Taiwan.
What are the courses and distances of Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
Xtrail by UTMB® offers 5 courses: 98K (98 km, 3291 m D+); 50K (50 km, 1496 m D+); 26K (26 km, 589 m D+); 11K (11 km, 201 m D+); 2K (2 km, 10 m D+).
How hard is Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
Difficulty is measured in km-effort: distance plus ascent divided by 100. The 98K course covers 98 km with 3291 m of climbing, which is 131 km-effort and falls in ITRA category L. All courses: 98K 131 km-effort (L), 50K 65 km-effort (S), 26K 32 km-effort (XS), 11K 13 km-effort (XXS), 2K 2 km-effort (XXS).
Is registration for Xtrail by UTMB® 2027 open?
Registration appears to be open; the deadline is Thu, Dec 31, 2026.
When is the registration deadline for Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
The registration deadline for Xtrail by UTMB® is Thu, Dec 31, 2026.
What is the official website of Xtrail by UTMB®?
Official website: https://xtrail.utmb.world/
Is the Xtrail by UTMB® 2027 course a loop or an out and back?
The 98K course is a single loop with a shared start and finish; measured from the GPX file it runs 97.4 km. The 50K course is a single loop with a shared start and finish; measured from the GPX file it runs 50.6 km. The 26K course is a single loop with a shared start and finish; measured from the GPX file it runs 26 km.
Where is the hardest climb at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
The biggest climb on the 98K course runs from km 18 to km 21: 3.1 km for 296 m at 10% average; its steepest roughly 250 m section averages 20%. It tops out at 308 m.
How high does Xtrail by UTMB® 2027 go?
The 98K course runs between 9 m and 317 m with 3190 m of total climbing.
Do you need poles at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
The 98K course averages 33 m of gain per km with a longest climb of 3.6 km, so poles help noticeably.
Do you need a headtorch at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
98K: Start 04:00, sunrise 06:14: the first 2 hours 14 minutes are run in the dark. The headtorch goes on your head at the start, not in your pack. Sunset is 18:02 and the finish cut-off is 04:00. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 9 hours 58 minutes in darkness. Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare. Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
What is the weather like at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
Over the last 5 years the same week here measured 20°C to 24°C, with a high of 29°C, a low of 16°C and rain on 37% of days. A real forecast lands about two weeks out.
Where are the aid stations at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
The 98K course has 9 stations; the first at km 11 and the last at km 88. The longest gap between them is 14 km, between Menmaluo Entrance and Yu Quan Temple.
What is served at the Xtrail by UTMB® 2027 aid stations?
For the 98K course: Hot food: No. 58 B&B (58. km), Bonbolo Campsite (77. km), Kenting Villa 2 B&B (88. km).
Is there a drop bag at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
Yes. On the 98K course the drop bag point is No. 58 B&B (km 58).
What are the cut-off times for the 98K at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
On the 98K course at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027 the finish cut-off is Sunday 04:00. Intermediate cut-offs: Old House (km 18) Saturday 08:30, Nanan Temple (km 24) Saturday 10:00, Menmaluo Entrance (km 33) Saturday 12:00, Yu Quan Temple (km 47) Saturday 15:30, No. 58 B&B (km 58) Saturday 18:00, Dongmen Creek Platform (km 70) Saturday 21:00, Bonbolo Campsite (km 77) Saturday 22:00, Kenting Villa 2 B&B (km 88) Sunday 02:00.
What are the cut-off times for the 50K at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
On the 50K course at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027 the finish cut-off is Saturday 19:15. Intermediate cut-offs: Old House (km 10) Saturday 08:30, Menmaluo Entrance (km 21) Saturday 11:00, Dongmen Creek Platform (km 30) Saturday 13:30, Bonbolo Campsite (km 37) Saturday 15:30.
What are the cut-off times for the 26K at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
On the 26K course at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027 the finish cut-off is Sunday 13:30. Intermediate cut-offs: Bonbolo Campsite (km 14) Sunday 10:00.
What are the cut-off times for the 2K at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
On the 2K course at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027 the finish cut-off is Sunday 11:00.
What time does Xtrail by UTMB® 2027 start?
Known start times: 98K 04:00, 50K 05:30, 26K 06:00, 11K 07:00, 2K 07:30, local time. Confirm against the organiser's schedule in race week.
What is the time limit at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
The finish time limit is 98K Sunday 04:00, 50K Saturday 19:15, 26K Sunday 13:30, 2K Sunday 11:00. Intermediate stations carry their own cut-offs; the full list is in the checkpoint table on this page.
Is there a GPX file for Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
Yes. The GPX files for the 98K, 50K, 26K, 11K, 2K courses can be downloaded from the course section on this page, next to the route and grade profile.
Which Xtrail by UTMB® course should you choose?
The shortest option is 2K (2 km, 10 m D+) and the longest is 98K (98 km, 3291 m D+). With little trail experience the 2K is the safer start; the 98K demands an all-day effort and cut-off management.
What are the gradients like at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
The 98K course averages 33 m of climbing per km, with 3190 m of total ascent and 3190 m of descent. The steepest kilometre averages 16%.
How runnable is the Xtrail by UTMB® 2027 course?
Expect a mix of running and power hiking: 33 m of gain per km; hiking the long climbs is normal, and the longest climb runs 7.6 km.
Where is the steepest part of Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
The steepest kilometre of the 98K course averages 16% and sits inside the climb between km 18 and km 21.
How many climbs does Xtrail by UTMB® 2027 have?
The 98K course has 15 distinct climbs. The biggest: km 18-21 (296 m at 10%); km 33-41 (237 m at 3%); km 63-66 (235 m at 8%).
Is there a long climb at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
Yes. The longest climb runs 7.6 km from km 33, gaining 237 m at 3% average, topping out at 280 m.
What are the descents like at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
There is 3190 m of descent in total. The longest drop runs 8.2 km between km 66 and km 75, losing 289 m.
Are there flat sections at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
Partly: about 40% of the course is near flat, the rest climbs or descends.
Is the hard part of Xtrail by UTMB® 2027 early or late?
The climbing is evenly split: 51% of it sits in the first half.
What is the elevation range at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
The lowest point of the 98K course sits at 9 m and the highest at 317 m, a range of 308 m.
Where does Xtrail by UTMB® 2027 reach its high point?
The course tops out at 317 m, reached around km 66.
Are poles mandatory at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
The organiser has not announced a pole requirement. Based on the profile poles help noticeably.
Do you need to carry water at Xtrail by UTMB® 2027?
Yes: the longest stretch without aid on the 98K course is 13.8 km, so carrying backup water is essential.