Rajdari, Varanasi UP, India · Sunday, August 2, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Rajdari Monsoon Ultra - Varanasi Edition 76km

Race completed
76 km Distance
574 m Climbing
4.7 Grit · Challenging
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25.3356° N, 83.0076° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 8 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
Time limit 14 hours 11:03 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 445 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~2 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (76km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

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

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⛰️ terrain

This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 76 km of road with 574 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes 76 km of road — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
  • Race Nutrition 76 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
  • Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 76 km, without the bounce.
  • Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
  • GPS Watches Battery life first — a 76 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Adizero Evo SL

★★★★★ 4.7

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Naked

Running Band

Minimalist waist-mounted running band. Ultra-light alternative to a vest for shorter races.

$60 ★★★★☆ 4.3

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5
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Course Notes

Varanasi Rajdari 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.