Runners take on Yunwu Mountain as Guiyang hiking competition opens

The 2026 Guiyang Ten Peaks Hiking Competition (Yunwu Mountain Station) took place on Oct 11 in Wudang district's Shuitian township.

A runner tackles forest trails at the 2026 Guiyang Ten Peaks Hiking Competition (Yunwu Mountain Station). [Photo/colorful Guizhou network]

Mountain runners and trail enthusiasts from across the country gathered at Yunwu Mountain to race up its verdant slopes, test their limits, and take in the pristine natural scenery of "Cool Guiyang".

As one of Guiyang's Ten Peaks, Yunwu Mountain is known for its layered green ridges and near-constant mist, making it an ideal venue for mountain and outdoor sports.

The event offered 25-kilometer, 15-km, and 5-km routes that linked ridgeline peaks, old-growth forest, and picturesque countryside, with rolling, uneven terrain that combined competitive challenges with scenic rewards.

An athlete competes at the 2026 Guiyang Ten Peaks Hiking Competition. (Yunwu Mountain Station). [Photo/colorful Guizhou network]

To keep the race safe and running smoothly, organizers set up aid stations, medical posts, and volunteer points along the course, providing runners with water, food, emergency care, and other thoughtful support.

Participants gave the course quality and immersive experience unanimous praise, describing the Yunwu Mountain route as wonderfully wild and beautifully scenic, a race that let them push their fitness and break through their limits while enjoying Guiyang's landscapes. Many called it an outstanding overall experience.

A runner crosses the finish line at the 2026 Guiyang Ten Peaks Hiking Competition (Yunwu Mountain Station). [Photo/colorful Guizhou network]