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Proprietary IP and Vibram partnership creates extreme terrain design
GUANGZHOU, China, (May 26, 2026) (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kailas FUGA has launched FUGA DU MONSTER, a new enhanced-grip, high-performance trail shoe designed for steep, technical terrain. Part of its technical DU trail shoe series, this latest addition combines FUGA’s existing IP technology in collaboration with Vibram, its Global Strategic Partner. The DU Monster is the result of joint research and development to create proprietary design and outsole rubber compounds that perform in extreme terrain and adverse weather conditions.
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Kailas FUGA Team Fran ANGUITA BAYO Wins at TransVulcania Marathon
Guangzhou, China – (19th May, 2026) Kailas FUGA Team elite trail athlete Fran ANGUITA BAYO celebrated a victory at Tranvulcania Marathon in La Palma Island, setting a new course record for the 43.2k / 1884m total elevation course of just 3.39.03. Recently returning from injury, Fran went out strong to achieve a toughly-fought win on the course that begins at an altitude of 1,450 at the El Pilar Refuge descending down to the sea at Puerto de Tazacorte.
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Kailas FUGA Team signs Spanish Trail Elite Azara GARCIA DE LOS SALMONES
Guangzhou, China, (April 29, 2026) (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kailas FUGA has announced the signing of Spanish female athlete Azara GARCIA DE LOS SALMONES for Kailas FUGA Team. As the fifth elite to join Kailas FUGA Team in Spain since 2023 with athletes including Alvaro Gonzalez Del Salto, Aritz Egea Caceres, José Ángel Canales, and Maria Fuentes, the move adds to Kailas FUGA’s expanding presence in this market. In January 2026, a strategic partnership was announced with one of Spain’s largest trail races, Penyagolosa Trail. Kailas FUGA Team now boasts over 20 elite athletes around the world.
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Kailas FUGA Team Signs US Elite Trail Runner Ryan Becker
Guangzhou, China (April 8, 2026) (ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE) – Kailas FUGA Team has announced the signing of US elite trail runner Ryan Becker as the most recent addition to its international team of athletes, which now includes 16 different nationalities. The addition of Ryan BECKER builds on Kailas FUGA’s strategy to partner with high performing athletes to further optimize its high-quality, performance driven trail products adapted to varied and technical terrain.
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Kailas FUGA to Debut US Trail Legend Max King at Barkley Marathons
Guangzhou, China (February 6, 2026) (ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE) – Kailas FUGA Team has formally announced the signing of its first US athlete Max KING. Recognized as one of America’s most successful multi-discipline runners of this century with accolades in road, track, trail and ultra marathons, KING will make his debut as a Kailas FUGA athlete at Barkley Marathons. As one of the world’s leading trail brands Kailas FUGA’s partnership with world champion KING will include building the US trail community through youth training programs and collaborating on product development.
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Kailas FUGA announces new partnership with Penyagolosa Trail in Spain
GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kailas FUGA, one of the world’s leading trail running brands announced FUGA Penyagolosa Trails, a long-term strategic partnership with the renowned Penyagolosa Trails. Leveraging its experience in managing international races, the investment and resources from Kailas FUGA will support this iconic Spanish race to gain a truly global audience.
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2025 Kailas FUGA Shenzhen 100 & TORX® CHN 100 Sets New Records
SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2025 Kailas FUGA Shenzhen 100 Mountain Trail and TORX® CHN 100 saw new course records in what was the largest and fastest edition of the race since it launched in 2023. This year welcomed 191 elite athletes and 5,893 runners, from over 20 different countries. Kailas FUGA had the largest number of elite runners, with 20 competing for top places. Stunning coastal views and the blend of jungle and urban trail hold unique appeal for international athletes wanting a new experience. The course highlight is the ascent up the legendary Wutong Mountain, which at almost 1000m is the highest peak in Shenzhen. The race included 6 courses: 168k (10,600m), 100k (7,100m), 60k (4,300m), 35k (2,500m) and two 10k categories.
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Kailas FUGA Global Elites Win 100K at Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB
Chiang Mai, Thailand, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kailas FUGA elites took victories at Chiang Mai Thailand Major by UTMB World Series. They claimed wins in both 100K categories and second place in the Men’s 100M. Miguel ARSENIO from Portugal took the win in an amazing debut performance on Chiang Mai’s gruelling 100K, finishing in just 09:14:20. Ha Thi HAU from Vietnam won the Women’s 100K in 10:43:28. Jiaju ZHAO from China came second in the Men’s 100M in 21:40:09 on a course of 8,100m elevation.
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Kailas FUGA’s Budha Sisters take Ultra-Trail Cape Town by Storm
Sunmaya Budha Wins 100k and 2025 World Trail Majors Cape Town, South Africa, November 25, 2025 (ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE) – Kailas FUGA athletes Sunmaya Budha blazed to victory winning the RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town (UTCT) Women’s 100k while her sister Ran Maya Budha took third place in the women’s 50k. This wraps up a year which has seen the pair take the trail running scene by storm. The sisters dominated the competition in South Africa with Sunmaya becoming the overall women’s champion of the 2025 World Trail Majors in addition to her 100k win with incredible time of 12:25:55, winning by over an hour. This adds to her incredible string of wins in 2025 at some of the world’s most competitive races. In September she represented Nepal and came second in the Third World Mountain and Trail Running Championships Long Trail (2025) in Spain making history as the highest-ever placed Asian athlete in the Long Trail.
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Kailas FUGA Women Dominate on China’s Toughest Trails
International Athletes Embrace Terrain at Tsaigu and Mount Siguniang Guangzhou, China – 12 November 2025 (ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE) – Kailas FUGA, one of the leading trail running brands celebrated podium wins by its elite women and FUGA Mountain Club (FMC) with leading performances in the 105k at 2025 Tsaigu Trail and 100k Kailas FUGA Ultra-Tour Mount Siguniang (UTMS) in China. HAU Ha Thi (Vietnam) took just 13:27:41 to win the 105k race at Tsaigu while Melinda PARFAIT (France) took second place for 100k in 20:47:46 at Siguniang. Kailas FUGA elite Guiditta TURINI (Italy) won the women’s 45K (06:47:12). FUGA Mountain Club women enjoyed additional wins during UTMS with Clementine EBEL (UK) winning the women’s 50k (07:37:30) and Dasha GOREVA (Russia) winning the 35k (04:35:37).
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Kailas FUGA Ultra-Tour Mount Siguniang Celebrates 10th Anniversary
SIGUNIANG, China, Nov. 3, 2025 (PRNewswire) -- Leading trail running brand Kailas FUGA celebrated its tenth anniversary as sponsor of the Kailas FUGA Ultra-Tour Mount Siguniang (UTMS) by bringing elite athletes to experience one of China's most extreme races. Among the world's highest elevation ultra trail races, courses begin at 3400m reaching 4500m. The 35k, 45k, 50k, 75k and 100k races take runners around the Siguniang Mountains, often shrouded in snow and ice. The challenging course attracted elites from China, France, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Malaysia and the UK drawn by the tough conditions and stunning backdrop of Mount Siguniang. Kailas FUGA and FUGA Mountain Club saw eight podium positions: 35k: Women's 1st Dasha GOREVA, Men's 3rd Daniel FERNANDEZ; 45k: Women's 1st Guiditta TURINI, Men's 1st William BOFFELLI; 50k: Women's 1st Clementine EBEL, Men's 3rd Kristian CHAPMAN; 75k: Men's 1st Navil SHAIMUHAMCTOV; 100k: Women's 2nd Melinda PARFAIT, Men's 2nd Franco COLLÉ and 3rd Daniel KEPPLER.
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Kailas FUGA Athlete Tom Joly Enjoys 3rd Podium of 2025 at Les Templiers
Millau, France, October 21, 2025 (ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE) – Kailas FUGA athlete Tom Joly finished third on Les Templier’s Endurance Course finishing the grueling 100k in just over 10 hours (10:04:17). This was the third podium of the year for this rising British star, who took part in the race for the first time. The Endurance course is part of the notorious Festival des Templiers, theoldest trail race in France. Held in city of Millau, Occitania region in Southern France, thearea is known for its Causse Noir (Black Causse) limestone plateau with challenging trails attracting elite and amateur athletes alike.
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Kailas FUGA Gongga 100: A Mission to Launch China's Most Challenging Race
GANZI, China, Sept. 28, 2025 (PRNewswire) -- Leading trail running brand Kailas FUGA in partnership with Letour Sports, held the first Kailas FUGA Gongga 100 Extreme Glacier Challenge in one of the country's most remote and challenging locations in Sichuan Province. Following seven years of careful planning and collaboration with the local government and community, the race permitted participants unique access to the usually closed area of Hailuogou Glacier at the foot of Mt. Gongga, one of the most extreme locations in the world. The race announces a new phase of more ambitious races in China, whilst aiming to position China as a major destination for international runners.
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