Jumla Rara Ultra Marathon

Nepal flag Chandannath, Karnali, Nepal

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Jumla Rara Ultra Marathon karnalisports.com
Date 09 May, 2026
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Jumla Rara Ultra Marathon

About the event

Ascend from the highland bustle to pristine alpine serenity in the 7th Jumla Rara Ultra Marathon on Saturday, 9th May 2026. This prime Nepalese trail running adventure, organised by the Karnali Sports Club, charts a breathtaking 51km course from Jumla Bazaar (2305m) to the shimmering shores of Rara Lake (2990m), Nepal's largest lake. More than a race, it's a profound journey through the cultural and natural heart of the Karnali region, supported by the legacy of legendary runner Hari Rokaya. Challenge your limits on trails that weave through alpine forests and traditional villages, where every strenuous climb is rewarded with unparalleled Himalayan vistas. Join a unique celebration of community, athleticism, and the raw beauty of Nepal's far west—an authentic ultra-marathon experience far from the beaten track. Secure your place in an event that doesn't just test endurance, but transforms it into a lifelong memory.

Races offered

09May

High Mountain 51km

Running

Distance
51K
Start time
06:00
Entry fee
N/A

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for May in Chandannath.

Temperature0.6° / 14.7°
Feels like-2.4° / 11.3°
Sunshine hours11h 45m
Rainfall3.2 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind5.1 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity70.3%
Max UV indexHigh (7.2)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise05:23
Sunset19:00

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Chandannath is a municipality in Jumla District in the Karnali Province of Nepal. The municipality was established on 18 May 2014 by merging the existing Mahat Gaun, Talium, Kartik Swami (Jumla), and Chandannath village development committees (VDCs). At the time of the 1991 Nepal census, it had a population of 5,842 persons living in 1,000 individual households.

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