One of the most-anticipated events on the ATM calendar is now open for registration following the pandemic: Ulju Trail Nine Peaks in South Korea. Scheduled for 29/20 October, ‘UTNP’ is directed and promoted by Jsceno, known from Korea 50K, and offers an extensive programme with two race categories that provide ATM Championship ranking points. Long distance runners can look forward to a challenging 124km with over 9210 metres of elevation gain, which on paper makes this one of the toughest races on our calendar this season. Faster-paced medium distance enthusiasts can also opt for the 44km race (Ulju Trail Five Peaks), which nevertheless also has more than 3500 hm! Shorter distances are also available with ‘2 Peaks’ or ‘1 Peak’ , but these have no ATM points. People with more time on their hands and happy to stay in Ulju for some days can also choose to do the ‘9 Peaks’ in different stages (5 days, 4 nights).

It will be a tough but beautiful day in the office in the southeastern part of the country. International access is easiest via Busan, an enjoyable major city to visit in its own right. However, you could also fly to Seoul and take a train from there. The races of Ulju Trail Nine Peaks will offer you sweeping views of forested valleys and silverglass fields.

Registration for runners outside of Korea goes via an online form first, following which you will receive a payment link. Good news: enter ‘ATM’ in the field ‘affiliated organisation’ and get a 15% discount on the registration fee. Moreover, for visitors from outside Korea there are hotel options with free shuttle transportation and a free touristic tour! Practical details can be obtained via Jsceno

It was supposed to be the second points race in South Korea this year, but for a well-known reason its entry in our Championship has been delayed to - normally - next year: High Trail 9 Peaks Ulju. A succesful Candidate Race back in 2018, was revived earlier this year and is certainly looking forward to the future and welcoming many international runners to Yeongnam Alp. As such, in association with the Korea Tourism Organisation, the event crew has come up with an innovative idea. Come to South Korea and run the High Trail 9 Peaks by yourself to score a range of benefits, including discounts on the registration for next year’s official event! If you then also make a selfie-video on top of one of the mountain peaks, you will get even more prizes and benefits!

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The event date for next year’s High Trail 9 Peaks Ulju event will be communicated in due course. This is a tough event that requires proper preparation with 105km and no fewer than 8800m of elevation gain to be conquered. It could actually be challenging Mantra Summits Challenge in Indonesia for the toughest mountain trail event in the Asia Trail Master Championship!