Nathia Gali, Pakistan · Sunday, July 18, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Galiyat Mountain Trail

253 days away

59 km Distance

2,600 m Climbing

6.9 Grit · Hardcore

30.3800° N, 69.3500° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 44 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 12 hours 12:12 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~29 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (59km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 37°C

Night low 23°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 13 h 54 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1382 m. Not a forecast.

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 59 km of trail with 2,600 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes44 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition59 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,600 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

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

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Nitecore

UT32

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

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

Galiyat Mountain Trail (GMT) is an interconnected network of scenic trails located in the Galiyat region of the Abbottabad District. Stretching from Thandiyani to Khaira Gali (or vice versa), the route traverses breathtaking foothills of Himalayas.

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