Dhunikal Bhowali, India · Sunday, October 4, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Ultra Warrior Nainital Trail Ultra - 52km

29 days to go

52 km Distance

3,300 m Climbing

7.5 Grit · Hardcore

What the course asks

Climbing rate 63 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 10 hours 11:32 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 993 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~15 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (52km) — 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 52 km of trail with 3,300 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 63 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,300 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 52 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.