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Becker was impressed by the nature reserve in which the mountains reside. In his view, what makes the race unique is that runners can feel the heartbeat of the land beneath their feet. He believes the enduring friendship between China and the US will be passed down from generation to generation.

The runner joined the 120-km race and traveled 40 kilometers before bowing out.

Tim Vail, a 26-year-old runner from the US, finished fourth in the 168-km race with a time of 23 hours, 17 minutes, and 41 seconds. Despite experiencing stomach cramps, he said he was proud of his performance.

"The race was extremely well organized, with phenomenal course marking and volunteer support," Vail said. "At no point did I feel lost. I think I could have completed the entire race even without GPS and my watch."

Slovakian trail runner Veronika Leng has long resided in Shanghai and Hong Kong. She competed in the 55-km race and shared her strategy: "Tengchong sees a large temperature difference between day and night, and it becomes extremely sunny once the sun comes out. We started early in the morning, so I went all out while the weather was cool at dawn."

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