Jumla Rara Ultra Marathon

Race completed

49 km Distance

3,440 m Climbing

7.6 Grit · Hardcore

What the course asks

Climbing rate 70 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Time limit 11 hours 13:28 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 67% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~53 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (49km) — 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 vertical 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 49 km of trail with 3,440 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes70 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition49 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles3,440 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 49 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 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

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