Adi Kailash Parikrama Run 2.0 Winners & Full Results: 70KM Ultra, 21.1K, 10K, 5K Official Leaderboard (2026)

The High-Altitude Challenge: Running at 3,200m–4,600m in Vyas Valley

Organized under the aegis of the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) and the District Administration of Pithoragarh, the Adi Kailash Parikrama Run 2.0 is one of India's most physically demanding athletic events with over 1,100 runners from 26 states competing across 5 categories. Held in the shadow of sacred peaks near the Indo-Tibet-Nepal tri-junction, the flagship 70 KM Ultra Run started at Jyolingkong (4,600m / 15,000 ft) — the base of Adi Kailash — and finished at Gunji (3,200m), while the 21.1K, 10K, and 5K categories ran the Dharchula–Gunji corridor, the same route used by pilgrims on the Adi Kailash Yatra.

The event, felicitated by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, is part of the Government of India's Vibrant Villages Programme, designed to promote border tourism and bring economic opportunities to the remote Rung tribal settlements. Athletes crossed the same rugged mountain terrain that yatris traverse to seek blessings of Adi Kailash (Chota Kailash) and Om Parvat. Learn about Om Parvat Darshan →

Vibrant Border Tourism & The Rung Community of Gunji

Beyond the competition, the Adi Kailash Parikrama Run plays a transformative role in highlighting the remote border villages of Uttarakhand under the Prime Minister's Vibrant Villages Programme. Village Gunji, situated at the confluence of the Kali and Kuti Yankti rivers at approximately 3,200 metres, transformed into an energetic sporting village for 24 hours. The same route connects pilgrims to Jolingkong Lake, the sacred campsite beside Adi Kailash, visible from the racecourse.

Athletes stayed in authentic Rung tribal homestays across Gunji, Nabi, and Napalchu, experiencing local culinary traditions like hot Madua rotis, Gahat dal, and herbal mountain teas that aided their recovery in sub-zero nighttime temperatures. These homestays are also available for Adi Kailash Yatra pilgrims — explore our Adi Kailash packages that include authentic Rung homestay accommodations.

Planning for Adi Kailash Parikrama Run 3.0 & Yatra 2027

With the tremendous success of Edition 2.0, the next edition in Autumn 2027 is slated to attract international mountain ultra-runners. Whether you are an endurance athlete planning for the 2027 run or a pilgrim seeking divine darshan of Adi Kailash and Om Parvat, proper acclimatization and local ground coordination are essential. The best time to visit Adi Kailash is between May and October — aligning perfectly with the annual race window.

As the direct local operator based in Pithoragarh, Rudraansh Yatra manages end-to-end logistics including SDM Inner Line Permit documentation, heavy-duty 4x4 Bolero transport on border roads, and comfortable heated homestay accommodations. Our packages are available from Pithoragarh (₹18,000), from Kathgodam (₹30,000), and from Delhi (₹35,000).