Rajdari, Varanasi UP, India · Sunday, August 1, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Rajdari Monsoon Ultra - Varanasi Edition 76km

319 days away

76 km Distance

574 m Climbing

4.7 Grit · Challenging

25.3356° N, 83.0076° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 8 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Time limit 14 hours 11:03 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~2 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (76km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 33°C

Night low 26°C

Rainfall Wet — expect rain

Daylight 13 h 20 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 77 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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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 76 km of trail with 574 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes76 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition76 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 76 km, without the bounce.
HeadlampsA 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 76 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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

Adidas

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

Nitecore

UT32

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

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

Varanasi Rajdari Ultra is a unique endurance running event set amidst the historic and scenic landscapes near Varanasi. A demanding route featuring long-distance terrain, rolling climbs, and monsoon conditions.

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