The course is unique, featuring aerial off-road racing. On May 9, 2015, the first off-road race held within the closed world geological park, world natural heritage site, national scenic area, and national 5A-level tourist attraction in China took place. It was the first off-road race to run on a 1,500-meter aerial walkway. All marathon off-road race enthusiasts could sign up.
Not only off-road racing, but also a two-day trip. On Saturday, there was a daytime competition, an exciting lottery draw in the evening, a dinner social time, and on Sunday, free hiking, cycling, mountain climbing, rafting, swimming, and so on.
A high-quality event with perfect details, unique experience. The organizers are also off-road racing enthusiasts. All aspects such as transportation, supplies, medical emergency, and entertainment parties are considered by the scenic area management department.
■Event Name: 2015 Fun●Painter Village Sanqingshan Aerial Off-Road Race
■Event Date: May 9, 2015
■Number of Participants: 999
■Event Location: Sanqingshan World Geological Park, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province
■Course Data: Total Distance: 16 kilometers, climbing 600 meters / 35 kilometers, climbing 1,300 meters
■Cut-off Time: 10 hours
■Timing Method: Handband打卡
■Registration Time： Before April 25， 2015 (Registration will be closed early if full)
■Event Philosophy：
The magnificent scenery， strange rocks， cloud sea， and Buddha light in the Sanqingshan World Geological Park are presented one after another. Running in the paintings， strolling in the clouds， crossing the 1，000-meter aerial walkway on the mountain top bring an unparalleled thrilling experience to the racers.
Our journey is long and full of mountains！
 
 ■Starting point: Jinsan Tourist Center Square, Sanqingshan
■Destination: Painter Village Resort Hotel, Sanqingshan
■Halfway route (not entering the core scenic area):
Jinsan Tourist Center Square - Yuling Pavilion - Fengmen - Xihuatou - Biyu Rock - Shangfen River - Xiaofen River - Painter Village Resort Hotel

 
■Full Route (Entering the Core Scenic Area - Highly Recommended):
Tourist Center Square - Yuling Pavilion - Wind Gate - Heavenly Gate (Entering the Core Scenic Area) Longhu Hall - Nine Heaven Yingyuan Mansion - Sunshine Coast Boardwalk - Jade Emperor Peak - Giant Snake Emerging from the Mountain - Eastern Goddess - Jade Maiden Rejoicing - One-Lane Tunnel - Sunrise Villa - West Coast Boardwalk - Mazu God Peak - Immortal Valley - Monkey King Viewing Treasure - Three Pure Ones Temple - Wind Gate - Upper Fen River - Lower Fen River - Artist Village Resort Hotel
 
 
 
■ Event Timeline
DAY 1 May 8th, Friday
• Contestants report to the official designated hotel
DAY 2 May 9th, Saturday
• 7:00 am: Contestants gather, check in, and store their event bags
• 7:30 am: Technical explanation, warm-up, ethnic custom performance, opening speech
• 7:45 am: Start of the race
• 6:00 pm: Secret guest awarding ceremony, sponsor lottery draw, end of the event, dinner social time
DAY 3 May 10th, Sunday
• Morning: Free activities (rafting, cycling, swimming, etc.), enjoy the rare tranquility of the mountainous area.
• 1:00 pm: Bus departs to send to the Urao High-Speed Railway Station. It is recommended to book a train departing after 15:20 or take a free drive back, ending the pleasant and unforgettable event journey.
 
■ Registration Package Collection Procedure
Collection Locations: Shanghai Qishuiwan Conference Hotel / Hangzhou Y-Hotel / Qu●Sanqingshan Artist Village Resort Hotel
The registration package includes: ultra-light waterproof registration package (valued at RMB 299), outdoor quick-drying T-shirt (valued at RMB 99), multi-functional headband, personalized customized number pad, timing wristband, outdoor rescue whistle, etc.
 
 
■ Transportation Matters:
◆ Take the train from Shanghai to Hangzhou and then to Sanqingshan Mountain.
From Shanghai to Shangrao: High-speed rail takes 2.5 hours and the express train takes 6.5 hours. There are over 40 departures throughout the day.
From Hangzhou to Shangrao: High-speed rail takes 1.5 hours and the express train takes 4.5 hours. There are also over 40 departures throughout the day.
Return to Shanghai: There are over 10 high-speed rail departures every afternoon. Return to Hangzhou: There are also over 10 high-speed rail departures every afternoon.
Friends, take the high-speed rail to Shangrao Station, then take the bus for 1.5 hours to reach the hotel. Check in and have a rest. Then, play around the footpath near the mountain or in the hotel, have some farm-style food, and start the vacation mode.
◆ Driving from Shanghai requires about 5 hours. Considering driving safety, it is recommended to arrive at the hotel as early as possible for rest.
Recommended driving route: Connect Shanghai-Hangzhou, then Hangzhou-Jianghuai, and exit at De-Wu Expressway. About 10 kilometers later, you will reach Sanqingshan Tianlongshan Hotel. 20 kilometers further is the destination, Sanqingshan Artist Village Resort Hotel. Further ahead, you will enter the core scenic area.
■ Race Course Analysis: The Sanqingshan Trail Race (half marathon 16 kilometers, full course loop 35 kilometers) has a maximum ascent of 1300 meters. The requirement is for the participants to complete it within 10 hours. The course design is based on the scenic footpaths within the Sanqingshan World Heritage Site and is designed according to the requirements of trail running. The mixed sections include winding asphalt roads, gravel paths, fallen leaf paths, small crossroads, accompanied by strange peaks and beautiful rocks. Along the way, there is rich biodiversity, fragrant mountain laurel, and mountain roads for farming, reed swamps, shrub thickets, and ancient stone steps. The course is equipped with a complete sign system and has 3 CP points and 6 supply stations. Each station has a guide. The signs are clear, and participants can enjoy the magnificent scenery along the way. We advocate that participants interact with their families and tourists. First Happy, Second Race, the most important thing is the sense of participation.