Running race lights up the mountain in east China's Deqing

At the sound of the starting gun, hundreds of the headlamps lit up at the same time, and disappeared like a leaping dragon vanishing into the autumn night, marking the beginning of the 2025 (Kailas) Mogan Mountain Running Race.

The event, which is being held from October 24 to 26 in Deqing County in east China's Zhejiang Province, has attracted more than10,000 participants from all over the world, compared to just 800 in 2017.

This year's race features five categories ranging from 10 to 100 kilometers, with a total of 14 batches, in a race that has been upgraded in terms of funding, staffing, and services. This year's event includes over 200 international runners and is being live streamed online, showcasing both the race and the beautiful mountain scenery.

At the foot of the mountain, a tourism carnival with over 60 booths and 10,000 visitors on Deqing County's Yu Street offers a feast of culture and entertainment to visitors, from agricultural products and intangible cultural displays to cultural and creative products. The series of vibrant events has booked out every nearby B&B.

"One runner, one family vacation" has become popular theme at Mogan Mountain. During the 2024 race, 20,000 overnight tourists visited the area, generating over 15 million yuan in accommodation revenue. In 2025, the race was extended to three days, and the number of overnight visitors rose to 30,000. More than 150 B&Bs were fully booked during the race. The Kailas Mogan Mountain Running Race has evolved into a powerful engine driving regional development.