Ultra Warrior Nainital Trail Ultra - 52km

Race completed

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. Firm. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1065 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.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2023	52km	15	Victor Thelu · 07:35:42	Shashi Mehta · 07:48:00
2022	50km	36	Kalam Singh Bisht · 05:24:48	Laura Gamblin · 06:31:19
2021	50km	30	Kalam Singh Bisht · 05:05:37	Asha Singh · 08:28:25
2020	51km	15	Kalam Singh Bisht · 05:00:45	—
2019	51km	22	Sunil Sharma · 05:42:00	Anju Saini · 09:36:00

The field shrank 58% between 2022 (36) and 2023 (15). 7% of the 2023 field were women.

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.

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 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.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

New Balance

Fuel Cell Super Comp Trail

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

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

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 4.8

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Overview

The Ultra Warrior Nainital Trail Ultra - 52km is a trail race held in Dhunikal Bhowali, India. The 52km course features 3300m of elevation gain, making for 63.5m of climb per kilometer.

With 15 finishers in its 2023 edition, this 50k race has a smaller field than 74% of its peer group. The 10-hour time limit means a cutoff pace of 11.5 minutes per kilometer. This is tighter than 54% of 50k cut-offs.

The race has been organised by Ultra Warrior for 5 editions since 2019, with the most recent being in 2023. Entry costs 4000 rs.

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