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SUMMARY:Bir Running Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Himalayan Running Celebration!\nThe Bir Running Festival 2026 is an annual running event in Bir–Billing\, Kangra District\, Himachal Pradesh\, India\, organised under the The Hell Race series — a respected endurance and trail running event brand active across India. This festival merges scenic road running with iconic mountain trail challenge formats\, set amidst one of the most scenic running destinations in the Indian Himalayas. \n\nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Bir Running Festival 2026\nDate: 23rd – 24th May 2026\nLocation: Bir–Billing\, Himachal Pradesh\, India\nOrganiser: The Hell Race — known for creating destination races like the Great Himalayan Running Festival and other Himalayan ultra challenges.\n\n**Disclaimer: While we aim to provide accurate\, timely event information\, all details\, including date\, venue\, category\, and race logistics\, are subject to change by the official organizers. Please verify the latest information through the official event channels before registering or participating. \n\nRace Categories\nThe Bir Running Festival brings together two primary running experiences: \n– Dhauladhar Ultra – 24 MAY 2026\nThis year\, we are introducing a new chapter: Dhauladhar Ultra (60K Road Run)\, inspired by our original mountain biking route. \nThe same terrain. The same brutal climbs. Only now\, it’s earned on foot. \nDistance: 60 KM \nElevation Gain: 1981m\nMax Altitude: 2759m\nCutoff Time: 10 hrs \nIntermediate Cut Off: 27.5 km in 5 Hours 30 minutes \nRoute:\nParagliding Landing Site –Sansal – Mander – Bir –Billing – Chaina Pass – Rajgunda –Bara Gran – Barot \n– BIR BILLING HALF MARATHON – 24 MAY 2026\nTwisting through oak-lined roads\, ancient monasteries\, and the undulating curves of the Himalayas\, this isn’t just a run—it’s a statement. A road race that’ll test your endurance\, your willpower\, and whether your legs can keep up with your ego. \nDistance: 21.1 KM | 11 KM\nElevation Gain: 670m | 210m\nMax Altitude: 1575m | 1475m\nCutoff Time: 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs \nRoute:\nParagliding Landing Site – Sherabling Monastery – Bhattu Monastery – Sahel – Sansal – Mander – Ghornala – Paragliding Landing Site \n– HANUMANGARH EPIC – 23 MAY 2026\nThe name says it all. A 9KM vertical climb to the Hanumangarh Peak\, followed by a knee-smashing descent back to the finish line. With 2180 meters of elevation gain\, this is The Hell Race in its purest\, rawest\, most unhinged form. This is your chance to run up to the sky—if your lungs and quads don’t betray you first. \nTrail? More like an uphill warzone. \nDistance: 19 KM\nElevation Gain: 2180m\nMax Altitude: 3080m\nCutoff Time: 6 hrs\nIntermediate Cut Off: 7 km in 3 Hours \nRoute: Paragliding Landing Site – Hanumangarh Peak – Paragliding Landing Site \n\nTerrain & Course Experience\nBir–Billing Region: \n\nPositioned in the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas\nKnown for paragliding terrain\, lush oak/deodar forests and scenic hill lines\nRoad portions offer gentle climbs and descents ideal for road racing\nTrail portions include steep single tracks\, technical ascents\, and panoramic ridge runs\n\nHalf Marathon: Mostly road and jeep-track segments with gentle hills.Hanumangarh Epic: Classic mountain trail with significant vertical gain and descent. \n\nWho Should Participate\n\nRoad runners seeking a picturesque half-marathon destination experience\nTrail runners looking for a challenging hill-run with serious vertical gain\nAdventure athletes who enjoy running in mountain environments\nFitness & endurance enthusiasts who want a festival atmosphere\nRunners building mountain or ultra experience for future events
URL:https://zenmountain.in/event/bir-running-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Himachal Pradesh
CATEGORIES:Competition,Endurance,Running,Trail Running
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SUMMARY:Niti Extreme Ultra Run 2026
DESCRIPTION:High-Altitude Himalayan Ultra Marathon\nThe Niti Extreme Ultra Run 2026 is an upcoming high-altitude ultra running event held in the breathtaking Niti Valley\, situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand\, India — near the Indo-China (Tibet) border. Organised in consultation with the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board and local adventure partners\, it’s designed to showcase high-altitude endurance running against dramatic Himalayan mountain landscapes. \n\nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Niti Extreme Ultra Run 2026\nDate: Sunday\, 31 May 2026\nStart Time: 05:00 AM (IST)\nBase Camp: Joshimath\, Uttarakhand\, India\nRace Location: Niti Valley & Malari (Chamoli district)\n**Disclaimer: While we aim to provide accurate\, timely event information\, all details\, including date\, venue\, category\, and race logistics\, are subject to change by the official organizers. Please verify the latest information through the official event channels before registering or participating.\n\n\nRace Categories & Distances\nThis Himalayan ultra run features multiple categories with distinct starting points\, terrain\, and experience requirements: \n75 km Ultra Run\n\nStart: Rimkhim (approx. 4340 m)\nFinish: Malari (approx. 3100 m)\nCut-off: 14 hrs\nEligibility:\nCertified finisher of a 42 km run within the past 10 months\nOR two 21 km finishes in the last 6 months\nOR ultra finishers (e.g.\, Adi Kailash Ultra Run or similar)\nNote: Only Indian participants are eligible\, as an Inner Line Permit is not available for foreigners.\n\n42 km Marathon\n\nStart & Finish: Malari (3100 m) (loop course)\nCut-off: 8 hrs\nEligibility:\nCompleted any 21 km high-altitude run within the last 6 months\nOR two half marathons completed within past 10 months\nOpen to foreign participants\, as no Inner Line Permit is required for this distance.\n\n\n️ Race Experience & Terrain\nThe ultra takes place in Niti Valley\, a remote\, high-altitude valley famed for its stark Himalayan beauty\, traditional mountain villages\, and dramatic landscapes. Elevation along the course ranges from approximately: \n\nMalari: ~3100 m\nNiti Village: ~3600 m\nRimkhim: ~4340 m\n\nRunner support and strategy at altitude — including pacing\, acclimatisation\, hydration and nutrition — are critical given the oxygen-thin conditions typical of high Himalayan terrain. \n\n Logistics & Support\n\nBase Camp: Joshimath — central hub for pre-race coordination\, logistics\, transportation and participant support.\nTravel & Transport: Organized transport may be available from Joshimath to race start points (participants may bear cost).\nAccommodation & Food: Available in Niti Valley areas (participants to arrange their own).\nPre-race Requirements: Participants must carry a medical certificate (valid within 15 days prior to the race) confirming suitability for high-altitude running.\nID Proof: Required at check-in (e.g.\, Aadhaar\, Driving Licence).\n\n\n What’s Included\nAll registered runners typically receive: \n\nOfficial race T-shirt\nFinisher medal\nElectronic timing chip\nE-certificate of completion\nGoodie bag\nHydration & aid support structures\nOfficial race bib & timing\n\n\n Who Should Participate\n\nExperienced ultra runners comfortable with mountain and high-altitude terrain\nAthletes seeking to test endurance in a challenging Himalayan environment\nRunners with valid high-altitude race experience or qualifying finishes\nAdventure racers and travel enthusiasts looking for Himalayan ultra experiences
URL:https://zenmountain.in/event/niti-extreme-ultra-run-2026/
LOCATION:Uttarakhand\, Kumaon\, Uttarakhand\, India
CATEGORIES:Competition,Endurance,Running
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