Ultra Running Hub Solang Valley, India · Sunday, October 4, 2026
Solang SkyUltra 60km
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (57km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 3935 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57km | 23 | Sudhanshu Sehgal · 08:56:50 | Anju Devi · 10:29:24 |
| 2024 | 60km | 13 | Alban Rougon · 10:10:40 | Tenzin Dolma · 10:33:39 |
| 2023 | 60km | 17 | Yash Kumar Raj · 09:37:10 | Lipi Kalita · 11:28:05 |
| 2022 | 60km | 16 | Som Bahadur Thami · 08:01:50 | — |
| 2021 | 60km | 30 | Aman Mehla · 09:26:10 | Rashila Tamang · 10:49:03 |
| 2020 | 60km | 3 | Kalam Singh Bisht · 09:56:03 | — |
| 2019 | 60km | 11 | Santhosh Gowda · 10:04:11 | Nupur Singh · 09:46:48 |
| 2018 | 60km | 30 | Tlanding Wahlang · 07:11:13 | Aakriti Sanjeev Verma · 13:49:56 |
| 2017 | 60km | 8 | Sachin Singh Kuntal · 09:10:31 | — |
| 2016 | 60km | 7 | Hemraj Thakur · 09:01:00 | — |
The field grew 77% between 2024 (13) and 2025 (23). 4% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (57km) — 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 mountain 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 57 km of trail with 3,600 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 63 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 57 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 3,600 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
Held in Solang Valley, India, the Solang SkyUltra 60km packed 3600 meters of elevation gain into a 57-kilometer mountain course. That density translated to 63.2 meters of ascent per kilometer, demanding sustained climbing power over high-angle terrain rather than standard trail running speed.
Despite the severe profile, the 15-hour time limit provided substantial breathing room. Requiring a minimum pace of 15.8 minutes per kilometer, the cut-off was more generous than 83% of 50k peers and tighter than only 17%, allowing runners to manage steep ascents without immediate clock pressure.
The 2025 edition saw 23 finishers on the mountain. Compared across 2753 peer events, the race had a smaller field than 63% of 50k races and was bigger than 36%, maintaining low trail congestion throughout the route.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.