Niti Xtreme Ultra Run 2026
India's Premier High-Altitude Ultra Marathon & MTB Challenge
The Niti Xtreme Ultra Run 2026 is a high-altitude ultra marathon endurance event set in the Niti-Malari-Rimkhim corridor of Chamoli, Uttarakhand.
More than a conventional road race, it is a regulated multi-day endurance format designed around participant safety, altitude acclimatization, medical screening and controlled movement within a sensitive border region.
The event is organised by Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board with support from District Administration Chamoli, Indian Army and ITBPF. The broader vision is to position Chamoli and the Niti Valley frontier landscape as a destination for responsible high-altitude endurance tourism.
Understanding the Ultra Marathon
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.
4,300+ Meters
Altitude
75KM, 42KM, 21 KM, 10KM, 5KM
Race Categories
1000-2000
Expected Runners
What Makes This Event Different
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.
Route Maps
Niti Extreme Ultra Run 2026 – Prize Money Structure
| 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 |
Niti Valley MTB Challenge 2026 – Prize Money
| 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 |
How to Reach
By Air:
Nearest Airport – Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Nearest Heliport - Gauchar
By Rail:
Nearest Railway Station – Rishikesh
By Road:
Well connected via NH-7 from Haridwar, Rishikesh & Dehradun