Ultra Running Hub Khumbu Valley, Nepal · Friday, May 29, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Mount Everest 70 km Extreme Ultra Marathon
Race completed
70 km Distance
2,260 m Climbing
6.9 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 32 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 17 hours
14:34 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 85% of 50 mi races. Measured against 471 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~14 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (70km) — 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 | 70km | 14 | Man Kumar Roka Magar · 08:00:07 | Stephanie Auston · 11:35:52 |
| 2024 | 70km | 9 | Gopal Tamang · 08:18:04 | — |
| 2023 | 60km | 19 | Tirtha Bahadur Tamang · 08:38:09 | Ang Furba Sherpa · 13:34:24 |
| 2022 | 60km | 14 | Arjun Kulung Rai · 07:04:35 | Ashwini Ganapathi · 15:40:10 |
| 2019 | 60km | 25 | Kiran Kulung · 07:14:10 | Vivian Lee · 17:47:39 |
| 2018 | 60km | 16 | Tirtha Bahadur Tamang · 06:56:13 | Lakpa Diki Sherpa · 09:26:22 |
| 2017 | 60km | 13 | Tirtha Bahadur Tamang · 06:38:56 | Helen Durand · 15:05:40 |
| 2016 | 60km | 14 | Tirtha Bahadur Tamang · 06:36:11 | Annette Friedel-Wolfram · 17:26:31 |
| 2014 | 60km | 15 | Samir Tamang · 07:17:55 | Ruth Charlotte Croft · 10:20:10 |
| 2013 | 60km | 17 | Samir Tamang · 07:56:31 | Elizabeth Hawker · 10:37:10 |
The field grew 56% between 2024 (9) and 2025 (14). 14% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (70km) — 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
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 70 km of trail with 2,260 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 32 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 70 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,260 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 17 h limit puts you out there after dark.
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