Based on the global standards set by bodies such as World Athletics and the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) an ultra marathon is any run longer than the standard 42.195 km marathon, demanding sustained endurance, mental resilience, and strategic pacing over extended durations. In line with global standards, the 75 km category of the Niti Xtreme Ultra Run is classified as an ultra marathon.
At Niti Xtreme, this flagship 75 km race is conducted across the high-altitude Niti-Malari-Rimkhim corridor, combining steep elevation changes, reduced oxygen levels, and dynamic mountain conditions. Participation requires not just fitness, but also acclimatization, medical clearance, and disciplined race execution within a regulated, safety-led endurance framework.
Altitude
Race Categories
Expected Runners
Niti Xtreme is designed specifically for the realities of the region. The terrain, altitude and restricted-area setting require a disciplined and safety-led race structure rather than a simple arrive-and-run format.
| Category | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75K Open Men | 200000 | 150000 | 100000 | 50000 | 25000 | 15000 | 10000 | 5,50,000 |
| 75K Open Women | 200000 | 150000 | 100000 | 50000 | 25000 | 15000 | 10000 | 5,50,000 |
| 75K 50+ Men | 100000 | 50000 | 25000 | 15000 | 10000 | - | - | 2,00,000 |
| 75K 50+ Women | 100000 | 50000 | 25000 | 15000 | 10000 | - | - | 2,00,000 |
| 42K Open Men | 100000 | 75000 | 50000 | 25000 | 10000 | - | - | 2,60,000 |
| 42K Open Women | 100000 | 75000 | 50000 | 25000 | 10000 | - | - | 2,60,000 |
| 21K Open Men | 50000 | 25000 | 15000 | 10000 | 5000 | - | - | 1,05,000 |
| 21K Open Women | 50000 | 25000 | 15000 | 10000 | 5000 | - | - | 1,05,000 |
| 10K Open Men | 25000 | 15000 | 10000 | 7000 | 5000 | - | - | 62,000 |
| 10K Open Women | 25000 | 15000 | 10000 | 7000 | 5000 | - | - | 62,000 |
| 5K Fun Run Men | 10000 | 7000 | 5000 | 3000 | 2500 | - | - | 27,500 |
| 5K Fun Run Women | 10000 | 7000 | 5000 | 3000 | 2500 | - | - | 27,500 |
| Category | I | II | III | IV | V | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Men | 1,00,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 2,00,000 |
| Open Women | 1,00,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 2,00,000 |
| Boys Below 18 | 50,000 | 25,000 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 1,05,000 |
| Girls Below 18 | 50,000 | 25,000 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 1,05,000 |