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Uttarakhand govt to start 100 Miles Ultra race at 5,600 metres high Himalayas to boost tourism, 1st edition in May 2027

By Prithviraj Singh
Dehradun, Oct 25 (UNI) After successful completion of second edition of higher Himalayas' 70 kilometres "Adi Kailash Prikrama Run" today, Uttarakhand government announced that it will be complemented with first 100 Miles "Himalayan Endurance Ultra Run (HEUR)" from May 2027.
According to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami these long-run races have immense potential to enhance the scope of adventure tourism in Uttarakhand.
In an effort to bring up Uttarakhand as a leading adventure tourism destination in the country, Dhami government has resolved to organise a 100 miles long-run "Himalayan Endurance Ultra Run" at more than 5,500 metres high Garhwal.
Uttarakhand CM announced this while taking part in second edition of Adi Kailash Parikrama Run at Gunji along Indo-China border of Pithoragarh district.
Dhami said that first event of 100 Miles international race will be held in May 2027.
According to Chief Minister, the race will start from Mana Pass, at an altitude of nearly 5,600 metres and conclude at Auli passing through Badrinath and Joshimath.
As the Chief Minister felicitated the winners of the 70-km and 42-km races from different parts of the country, Dhami said participation in competitions in higher Himalayas, amid challenging terrain, extreme weather conditions and low oxygen levels, reflects their exceptional courage, discipline and determination.
Chief Minister said, "Adi Kailash Parikrama Run is more than a sporting event. It is an important platform to showcase the natural beauty, cultural heritage and tourism potential of Uttarakhand’s border regions globally."
According to the state Tourism department, record more than 700 runners participated in the inaugural edition of the event held in 2025, giving fresh recognition to the adventure tourism potential of the Adi Kailash region.

Apart from this, Dhami claimed that the number of inner line permits issued for the Adi Kailash region has this year increased significantly compared to 2025 reflecting the growing interest of tourists and pilgrims in the region.
Uttarakhand CM said, "Proposed 100 Miles HEUR is expected to give a new dimension to long-distance endurance running in Uttarakhand’s high-altitude Himalayan terrain. The race would provide runners from India and across the globe an opportunity to experience the Himalayas’ distinctive geography and Uttarakhand’s spectacular natural landscapes. It will help enhance tourism acope in border areas and create new employment and self-employment opportunities for local youth."
Dhami said that event like Adi Kailash Parikrama Run has generated economic opportunities for homestay operators, local guides, transport service providers, hotels and food businesses.
He further said this race was a key source of encouragement for his government to replicate it with similar event HEUR in Garhwal region.
Dhami claimed that his government aims to ensure that benefits of tourism reach local communities and contribute to sustainable livelihoods.
"Uttarakhand’s Himalayan geography, scenic landscapes and rich cultural heritage give the state a distinctive advantage in adventure tourism. The government is committed to harness this potential for the state’s economy, generate employment and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities," he added.
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