Kathmandu, Nepal · Saturday, March 13, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Manjushree 35 mile trail race

139 days away

50 km Distance

3,590 m Climbing

7.9 Grit · Hardcore

27.7017° N, 85.3206° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 72 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Time limit 12 hours 14:24 min/km average. Comfortable. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. More forgiving than 74% of 50K races. Measured against 1072 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~72 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, March

Daylight 11 h 54 m of light

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	50km	72	Gopal Tamang · 06:30:17	Sunsari Rokaya · 07:53:46
2025	50km	66	Man Kumar Roka Magar · 06:42:25	Priya Rai · 07:46:05
2024	50km	21	Harilal Singh · 07:17:25	Priya Rai · 08:22:05
2023	35mi	10	Bikalpa Pokharel · 08:33:19	Manju Rawot · 08:36:03

The field grew 9% between 2025 (66) and 2026 (72). 17% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

terrain This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 3,590 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 72 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,590 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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

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