Ultra Running Hub Rajdari, Varanasi UP, India · Sunday, August 2, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Rajdari Monsoon Ultra - Varanasi Edition 52km
Race completed
52 km Distance
450 m Climbing
3.3 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 9 m / km
Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
Time limit 8 hours
9:14 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Among the tightest 50K cut-offs we track. Measured against 982 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, August
Daytime high 33°C
Night low 26°C
Rainfall Wet — expect rain
Daylight 13 h 19 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 77 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a fast & flat 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 52 km of trail with 450 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 52 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 52 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 52 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Rajdari Monsoon Ultra is a unique endurance running event set amidst the historic and scenic landscapes near Varanasi. A demanding route featuring long-distance terrain, rolling climbs, and monsoon conditions.
Similar races
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