We are pleased to welcome the reputed Pokhara Ultra as the fourth Nepalese event on our Asia Trail Master calendar. This year’s edition will be held on the weekend of 5/6 December and for the first time will offer Championship and Grandmaster Quest points. Event venue is Yangjakot, nearby Pokhara, and on the programme are two Championship Qualifier distances, 109km and 55km, and one Grandmaster distance, i.e. 109km.

Pokhara Ultra has been held for many years, but often also using different names. It’s been an iconic event for Nepalese trail running since more than a decade. As the event website reads: “Climb through cloud-kissed forests in Yangjakot, fly across ridgelines above Tangting, and conquer trails where few have set foot - with stunning panoramic views of Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, Lamjung Himal, and the iconic Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) mountain.”

The 109km has an estimated elevation gain of 6250 hm with the highest altitude just under 3000m above sea level. The 55km requires you to overcome more than 3300 hm with the same maximum altitude.

Runners can connect to Pokhara via Kathmandu. Transfer from Pokhara to the event venue is included in the registration fee (but book your seat in advance). Accommodation is primarily homestay-based, but you can also sleep in tents. Check with. website for details.

Please note that there is a registration quota, so do not wait until last-minute to sign up. All details can be found on the website of Pokhara Ultra, linked below. To wet your appetite, you can also check the 2025 event video.

The 109km long ultra course

Elevation profile of the 109km course