HOKA Xtrail Kenting by UTMB
Xtrail Kenting by UTMB (100K)
Kenting (Kenting Youth Activity Center / Howard Beach Resort Kenting) → Kenting
Also listed as X-Trail Hainan by UTMB (100K)
Race guide
Updated 27 July 2026
Xtrail Kenting by UTMB is a 98km loop starting and finishing at Kenting Youth Activity Center / Howard Beach Resort Kenting, on Taiwan's southern tip. With a high point of just 317m and only 2959m of D+ across the whole distance, this is not a mountain race in the alpine sense — it's a low-elevation, long-haul test through coastal and inland terrain where heat, humidity and time-on-feet are the real opponents, not vertical gain.
The course: coastal loop, not a mountain circuit
The route runs from Kenting out through a string of checkpoints — Kenting Villa 2 B&B, Old House, Nanan Temple, Menmaluo, Yu Quan Temple, No. 58 B&B, Dongmen Creek Platform, Bonbolo Campsite — before looping back through Kenting Villa 2 to the finish. Elevations at these points stay low throughout, ranging from 20m at the start to a peak of 170m at Yu Quan Temple (47.3km), meaning the terrain profile is rolling rather than mountainous. With only 2959m of D+ spread over 98km, no single climb dominates the race; instead the challenge accumulates through constant undulation and distance.ed
Where the race is actually won or lost
Because there's no signature climb, the decisive factor is pacing discipline across the middle third — roughly Menmaluo Entrance (33.4km) through Yu Quan Temple (47.3km) to No. 58 B&B (58.4km). This stretch sits in the heart of the race, far from crowd support, and is where runners who went too hard early typically start losing time against the cut-offs. The final third, from Dongmen Creek Platform (70.1km) to the finish, tests whether reserves are left for the closing 28km back into Kenting.
Pacing and fueling a low-altitude, high-heat 100K
With minimal elevation change but a generous 23h20 overall time limit (04:45 Saturday to 04:00 Sunday), this race rewards even, sustainable pacing over aggressive climbing strategy. No. 58 B&B at 58.4km is marked as a crew point, making it a natural place to reset — restock fluids, change layers, and fuel properly before the back half. Because the terrain doesn't force walk breaks the way steep climbs do, runners need to self-regulate effort deliberately to avoid burning out in the heat over the first 30-40km.
Conditions to expect
Kenting sits at Taiwan's southern coastal tip at low elevation (20m-317m throughout), so expect heat and humidity rather than cold or altitude effects. The course profile suggests exposed sections given the coastal and inland temple/village terrain, so sun and humidity management — hydration, electrolytes, sun protection — matter more here than layering for cold.
Cut-offs & aid stations
The race has ten intermediate checkpoints with cut-offs spaced fairly evenly across the course: Old House (17.7km) by 08:30, Nanan Temple (24.3km) by 10:00, Menmaluo Entrance (33.4km) by 12:00, Yu Quan Temple (47.3km) by 15:30, No. 58 B&B (58.4km) by 18:00, Dongmen Creek Platform (70.1km) by 21:00, Bonbolo Campsite (77.4km) by 22:00, and Kenting Villa 2 B&B on the return (88km) by 02:00 Sunday, with the finish cut-off at 04:00 Sunday. The gaps between cut-offs tighten in the back half — only 4 hours between Bonbolo Campsite and the second Kenting Villa 2 pass despite covering 10.6km, so runners need a buffer built up by the time they hit No. 58 B&B.
Common questions
What is the overall time limit for Xtrail Kenting by UTMB 100K?
The race starts Saturday at 04:45 and the finish cut-off is Sunday at 04:00, giving runners 23 hours 15 minutes to complete the 98km course.
How much climbing does the Xtrail Kenting 100K have?
The course has 2959m of D+ over 98km with a high point of just 317m, making it a low-elevation, rolling route rather than a mountainous one.
Where can crew meet runners during the race?
No. 58 B&B at 58.4km is designated as a crew point, roughly the midpoint of the course.
What is the cut-off at Menmaluo Entrance?
Runners must reach Menmaluo Entrance (33.4km) by 12:00 on Saturday.
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✓ Course data verified against the official source (2026-07-05) · official source
0 km · 20 m · Sat 04:45
11.3 km · 23 m · —
17.7 km · 36 m · Sat 08:30
24.3 km · 26 m · Sat 10:00
33.4 km · 58 m · Sat 12:00
47.3 km · 170 m · Sat 15:30
58.4 km · 61 m · Sat 18:00
70.1 km · 74 m · Sat 21:00
77.4 km · 50 m · Sat 22:00
88 km · 23 m · Sun 02:00
98 km · 20 m · Sun 04:00
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