RunUKU Trail Running Series 2026

Nepal’s Premier Trail Running Championship

11 ITRA-certified events across Nepal. Earn points, build your ranking, challenge yourself on world-class trails, and compete for the prestigious RunUKU Trail Running Series Championship.

11
Trail Running Events
ITRA
Certified Races
2026
Season Championship
4
Races Required

Official Championship Calendar

Compete. Explore. Climb the Rankings.

# Race Name Location Distances ITRA Date Status
01 Tangting Trail Marathon Pokhara, Nepal 24K ITRA 1 April 10, 2026 ✓ Completed
02 Trail Titans Kathmandu Kathmandu, Nepal 30K ITRA 2 May 23, 2026 ✓ Completed
03 The Himalayan Verge Trail Race Pokhara, Nepal 15K 30K ITRA 2 June 13, 2026 ✓ Completed
04 Kathmandu Wild Trails Kathmandu, Nepal 15K 30K ITRA 2 June 27, 2026 ✓ Registration Open
05 Thunder Peaks Trail Race Pokhara, Nepal 15K 30K ITRA 2 July 18, 2026 ⏳ Coming Soon
06 Backyard ULTRA Nepal 3.0 Kathmandu, Nepal 6.706K / Hour ITRA 2–6 August 15, 2026 ⏳ Coming Soon
07 Mountain Pulse Kathmandu Trail Race Kathmandu, Nepal 15K 30K ITRA 2 August 29, 2026 ⏳ Coming Soon
08 Pokhara Panorama Trail Race Pokhara, Nepal 15K 30K ITRA 2 September 12, 2026 ⏳ Coming Soon
09 Temple Trails Kathmandu Kathmandu, Nepal 15K 30K ITRA 2 September 26, 2026 ⏳ Coming Soon
10 Backyard ULTRA Nepal Satellite Championship Pokhara, Nepal 6.706K / Hour ITRA 2–6 October 17, 2026 ⏳ Coming Soon
11 Grand Finale • Pokhara ULTRA 2026 Pokhara, Nepal 30K 55K 100K ITRA 2 • 3 • 5 December 5, 2026 ✓ Registration Open

🏆 Championship Qualification

Athletes must complete a minimum of 4 races during the 2026 season to qualify for the Overall RunUKU Series Championship. Additional races provide more opportunities to improve rankings, earn points, and secure a place among Nepal’s top trail runners.