Ultra Running Hub Jumla, Nepal · Saturday, May 8, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Jumla Rara Ultra Marathon
182 days away
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 68% of 50K races. Measured against 1087 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.
Typical conditions, May
Daytime high 20°C
Night low 7°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 13 h 26 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2891 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
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.
Course Notes
The race starts from Jumla bazaar (2305m), and finishes at Rara lake (2990m).
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.