Fishtail 100

Race completed

100 km Distance

7,603 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

What the course asks

Climbing rate 76 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Field size ~5 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	100km	5	Pancha Ram Buda · 17:41:02	Anita Rai · 25:01:59
2024	100km	2	Alistair Masson · 19:39:57	—
2023	100km	2	Ashok Baram · 20:10:55	—

The field grew 150% between 2024 (2) and 2025 (5). 20% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 100 km of trail with 7,603 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 76 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition Past 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 7,603 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps 100 km almost certainly means running into the night.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon