Race Date
Friday, 2 October 2026. The BookMyRace event listing shows the event scheduled from 5:00 AM onward, with category flag-offs starting race morning.
Friday, 2 October 2026
64K | 52K | 30K | 12K
Bhowali, Nainital
Nainital Trail Ultra 2026
Experience the beauty and challenge of the Himalayas at Nainital Trail Ultra 2026. The race was held around Chaukhamba Campsite and Huts at Dunikhal, Bhowali, with forest trails, tar-road sections, mountain terrain, and categories for seasoned ultra runners as well as participants looking for a shorter 12KM Nature Run in Uttarakhand.
Race Overview
UltraWarrior Nainital Trail Ultra was held for its 6th edition with published race categories of 64 km, 52 km, 30 km, and 12 KM Nature Run. The venue is Chaukhamba Campsite and Huts, Dunikhal, Bhowaligaon, Bhowali, Naina Range, Uttarakhand 263132, with published results available in the Rungreen results archive.
Venue
Chaukhamba Campsite and Huts, Dunikhal, Bhowaligaon, Bhowali, Naina Range, Uttarakhand 263132. This is the published start-finish zone for the event.
Terrain
The route is positioned as a Himalayan mountain and forest trail experience with Rati Ghat, Naina Peak, Kainchi Dham trail, and T.B. Sanatorium Hospital Road sections depending on category.
2026 Race Categories — Archive
Historical category details and registration fees below are retained for the 2026 archive. Entries for this edition are closed.
Rs 6,100
T-shirt, medal, e-certificate, duffle bag, route support every 5 km, pre-run refreshment, post-run hot lunch, and 95% trail route. ITRA certified.
View Results & CertificatesRs 5,000
T-shirt, medal, e-certificate, duffle bag, route support every 5 km, pre and post-run refreshment, and ITRA-certified route with a published cutoff.
View Results & CertificatesRs 4,000
T-shirt, medal, e-certificate, duffle bag, route support every 3 km and 5 km, pre and post-run refreshment, and 100% trail route. ITRA certified.
View Results & CertificatesRs 2,500
T-shirt, medal, RFID chip, e-certificate, route support every 3 km and 5 km, pre and post-run refreshment, race photos, and a 100% tar-road non-ITRA nature run format.
View Results & CertificatesTravel, Elevation, and Race Logistics
The event listing includes detailed access notes, elevation profile, race timings, and on-ground rules to help runners plan their trip and category selection.
How to Reach
- Nearest airport: Pantnagar Airport.
- Nearest railhead: Kathgodam Railway Station.
- Bus and taxi options are available from Haldwani and Kathgodam to Bhowali.
- From the TB Hospital Sanatorium area in Bhowali, the camp is about 8 km away by taxi.
Elevation Notes
- 64 km published elevation gain: 3560+ meters.
- 52 km published elevation gain: 3080 meters, including Naina Peak at 8,622 feet.
- Published minimum elevation: 1700 meters.
- Published maximum elevation: 2622 meters.
Race Day Timing
- 64 km flag-off: 5:30 AM with 13:30-hour total cutoff and 52 km mid cutoff in 11:00 hours.
- 52 km flag-off: 5:30 AM with 11:00-hour total cutoff and 40 km mid cutoff in 9:00 hours.
- 30 km flag-off: 6:30 AM with 6.5-hour total cutoff.
- 12 km Nature Run flag-off: 7:00 AM.
Runner Essentials
- Mandatory carry for 64 km, 52 km, and 30 km: headlamp, water bottle, hydration bag, trekking poles, and running shoes.
- Runners must carry their own bottle or hydration pack for refill-only aid support.
- Minimum age: 18 years on race day.
- No pick-and-drop facility is listed in the published race notes.
Route Breakdown and Eligibility
The latest BookMyRace description breaks the course into trail and tar-road sections, with eligibility checks for the longer categories.
64 km Route
- 18 km Rati Ghat trail section.
- 18 km Naina Peak trail section.
- 16 km Kainchi Dham trail section.
- 12 km T.B. Sanatorium Hospital Road tar-road section.
52 km Route
- 18 km Rati Ghat trail section.
- 18 km Naina Peak trail section.
- 4 km Kainchi Dham trail section.
- 12 km T.B. Sanatorium Hospital Road tar-road section.
30 km and 12 km Routes
- 30 km: 18 km Rati Ghat trail plus 12 km T.B. Sanatorium Hospital Road.
- 12 km Nature Run: one tar-road section with a 6 km U-turn point on T.B. Sanatorium Hospital Road.
Eligibility and Briefing
- 64 km: prior 52 km UltraWarrior Nainital finish in 10 hours, two full marathons under 6 hours, or one ultra before 15 September 2026.
- 52 km: prior 52 km UltraWarrior Nainital finish, one full marathon under 6 hours, or one ultra before 15 September 2026.
- 30 km: one half marathon before 15 September 2026.
- 12 km: no eligibility criteria listed.
- Archived bib collection and briefing details have not been reconfirmed.
About the Course
The event copy describes Dhunikhal, Bhowali as a forested mountain setting above sea level, surrounded by oak and rhododendron cover, birding habitats, and scenic trails near Nainital. The long-course categories are positioned as a serious mountain run challenge, while the 12 km Nature Run offers a lighter entry point for participants who want the experience without an ultra distance.
Bhowali Trail Run
Nainital Ultra Results
64K Mountain Trail
52K Naina Peak Challenge
12KM Nature Run
Uttarakhand Trail Running
Cancellation and Refund Policy
The event-specific BookMyRace listing publishes a separate cancellation schedule for this race. The cancellation schedule below is retained as historical information for the closed 2026 edition.
Before 60 Days
Eligible for 100% refund of registration fee.
60 to 45 Days
Eligible for 50% refund of registration fee.
44 to 30 Days
Eligible for 25% refund of registration fee. Cancellations inside 30 days are not eligible for refund, and T-shirt cost may be deducted after name printing.
Nainital Trail Ultra 2026 FAQs
What are the categories in Nainital Trail Ultra 2026?
The published categories are 64 km Kainchi Trail Challenge, 52 km Naina Peak Challenge, 30 km Trail Challenge, and 12 KM Nature Run.
Where is the event venue?
The listed venue is Chaukhamba Campsite and Huts, Dunikhal, Bhowaligaon, Bhowali, Naina Range, Uttarakhand 263132.
Is registration open for this edition?
No. The Nainital Trail Ultra 2026 edition took place on 2 October 2026. Registration is closed. View results and certificates; future-edition information will be published separately.
What is included in the registration?
The listing mentions an UltraWarrior T-shirt, running bib, RFID chip, medal, e-certificate, route support, pre and post-run refreshments, and race photos. Longer categories include trail certification and category-specific cutoff rules.