Details on the weekend schedule are coming soon.

Young athletes can earn a spot at the Kids World Championship by meeting one of the following criteria:

Global Qualification (excluding China):
Top 10 in competitive kids’ races 
Top 30 in the 2025 Kids EU and NAM Championships
Top 10 in the 2025 Kids WC
Wildcards: 5 for each market (plus 10 for the US) to invite high-performance athletes.

China Qualification:
Top 5 in competitive kids’ races
Top 10 in each competitive kids’ races (China City Series)
Top 10 in each competitive kids’ races (China City Series Finals)

Eligibility Criteria:
Age group placement is determined by the athlete’s age as of December 31, 2026.
Athletes must be at least 7 years old on race day to participate in the competitive championship category.

Please note: capacity is limited and spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out. Wildcard entries are guaranteed and not subject to capacity limits.

The adrenaline continues to surge in Chongli, China, as the 2026 APAC Championship takes center stage on August 15-16. Following a weekend where the world’s toughest young athletes forged their own legacies, the region’s elite adult competitors will descend upon the iconic Genting Snow Park to settle the score.

The stakes couldn't be higher: this is the ultimate proving ground where the best athletes from across Asia and the Pacific push their physical and mental limits to claim the prestigious title of APAC Regional Champion. Your journey to this summit begins long before you reach the mountains of Hebei—you must first prove your mettle by qualifying through a National Series race in your home region.

For transportation, Chongli is only 1.5 hours from Beijing by high-speed train, making it convenient for both local and international competitors.

As a venue that once hosted the Winter Olympic Games, Genting Snow Park has a breathtaking landscape similar to that of Palisades Tahoe (formerly known as Squaw Valley). Whether you seek an exhilarating adventure, navigating jungle trails and mountain paths on a mountain bike, or prefer a serene gondola ride offering breathtaking mountain vistas, Chongli caters to all.

Accommodation: Genting Snow Park has more than 2,000 hotel rooms in the complex ranging from 5-star hotel to youth hostel.

Yunding Grand Hotel is China’s first mountain sports-themed hotel. It has been awarded a Five-Star Hotel by the China Hotel Association for its outstanding quality.

The hotel offers a wide range of dining options, from exquisite traditional Chinese cuisine to authentic Western food. It features eight themed restaurants, a stylish bar with a relaxing
atmosphere, and an elegant café serving a variety of drinks and snacks. Guests can also enjoy a fully equipped modern gym, a spacious swimming pool, as well as a SPA & sauna center that provides professional massage and soothing sauna treatments to help
guests relieve fatigue.

Yunding Grand Hotel South Wing Residence is adjacent to Yunding Grand Hotel and enjoys
access to all five-star facilities and premium services.It offers a variety of room types, including king rooms, junior suites, family suites, and two-bedroom suites. With flexible layouts and a summery atmosphere, it is perfect for family trips and group travels, providing a comfortable vacation experience surrounded by greenery.

You can book Yunding Grand Hotel via the Trip.com , Booking, Agoda, Expedia and other
platforms.

Trip.com
Hotel name: YunDing Grand Hotel（Genting Grand Hotel）
Hotel website： https://www.trip.com/hotels/zhangjiakou-hotel-detail-439326/genting-grand-hotel/

BOOKING
Hotel name:YunDing Grand Hotel
Hotel website: https://www.booking.com/hotel/cn/zhang-jia-kou-yun-ding-da-jiu-dian.zh-cn.html

AGODA
Hotel name:YunDing Grand Hotel
Hotel website: https://www.agoda.com/zh-cn/genting-grand-chongli/hotel/zhangjiakou-cn.html

EXPEDIA
Hotel name: YunDing Grand Hotel
Hotel website: https://www.expedia.com/cn/Zhangjiakou-Hotels-YunDing-Grand-Hotel.h112890792.Hotel-Information

Flying: The nearest major airport to the venue is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) , followed by is Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).

Options 1（Public Transport ）:
1.Arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport
2.Take a taxi to Qinghe Railway Station (34km from Beijing Capital International Airport, about 50 minutes’ ride by Taxi)
3. Take the high-speed train from Qinghe Railway Station to Taizicheng Railway Station (180km, about 1.5hours’ ride)
4. Finally, take the free shuttle bus/Taxi to the venue (5.3km, about 10 minutes’ ride)

Options 2（Driving）:
If you're driving from Beijing, take the G6 Expressway (Beijing-tibet Expressway) towards Zhangjiakou, then follow signs for Chongli / Genting Snow Park.(200km, about 3 hours’ ride)
Road Conditions: Well-maintained highways, toll roads along the way.

Links that might be helpful：
Visa application：
https://english.beijing.gov.cn/mostrequested/visaextensionrenewalandreplacement/index.html

Train ticket:
https://www.trip.com
https://www.12306.cn/index

Car rental:
https://english.beijing.gov.cn/travellinginbeijing/transportation/202005/t20200515_1898696.html

More place to explore in Beijing：
https://english.visitbeijing.com.cn/highlights