Merrell Daocheng Yading SkyRace

Test your endurance and skill at the Yading Sky Run, a pinnacle event in the Skyrunning Series. Set in Daocheng Yading, Sichuan, this 35-kilometer race launches from Xianggelila Town and winds through extreme alpine environments. Athletes tackle over 2,000 meters of elevation gain, consistently pushing above 4,000 meters altitude. The route demands power and resilience as you navigate technical trails weaving through ancient forests, high alpine meadows, steep scree, and along the edges of legendary lakes—Milk Lake and Five Color Lake. Surrounded by the iconic peaks of Chenrezig, Jampayang, and Chanadorje, this race is a prestigious challenge that tests both body and mind, inviting trail runners to earn one of the sport’s ultimate accolades.