Xtrail 墾丁 by UTMB takes place on Sat, Mar 6, 2027 in Kenting, Taiwan. The main route is 50 km.
- Date
- Sat, Mar 6, 2027
- Start
- Kenting 🇹🇼
- Distance
- 50 km
- Climbing
- 1,496 m
- Level
- Open to all
The Xtrail Kenting by UTMB leads participants deep into the untamed wilderness of Taiwan’s Hengchun Peninsula, connecting iconic beaches with sweeping grasslands, dense forests, and coral limestone gorges.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 50 km trail run demands sustained aerobic endurance and technical footwork over 1496 meters of climbing through varied coastal and forested terrain.
Aerobic endurance
Covering 50 kilometers requires sustained output and cardiovascular stamina to manage the race distance efficiently.
Climbing economy
Navigating 1496 meters of elevation gain across Hengchun Peninsula's varied terrain necessitates strong uphill pacing and muscular endurance.
Technical adaptability
Traversing coral limestone gorges, dense forests, and coastal paths demands agility and focus on uneven, changing surfaces.
A target intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is recommended to sustain energy over the expected duration of the event.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Xtrail 墾丁 by UTMB is 28 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base16 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Dec 13, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Feb 14, 2027 – Feb 27, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Feb 28, 2027 – Mar 6, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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