SOLANG SKYULTRA 2024 - THE DNF RACE I 5-6 OCT, 2024 I SOLANG VALLEY

The whispers of the Solang Valley call not to the weak of will, but to those who crave a trial of body and soul in the purgatory of Hell. Ladies and Gentlemen, The Solang SkyUltra - an ego-altering crucible forged in the unforgiving heart of the Himalayas of Solang Valley returns. Mind you, this is no mere race; it is a chance to transcend your limits, to be shattered, remade and reborn.

Just to keep you aware, SSU is about Skyrunning – where the earth meets the heavens. Trails claw their way upwards, inclines defying gravity, demanding everything you have and more. Thin mountain air bites like ice with every gasping breath while you gather your leftover will to navigate through boulders and your conscience tells you to surrender. This is the domain of the Solang SkyUltra.

If the legends speak true, over the past 8 years, the Indian ultra-trail running community has found its battleground in Solang. This year, at the 9th edition of the SSU, in the first week of October, the DNF Race awaits. Will you join the ranks of those who dare to DNF?

Race Categories

Mt. Patalsu Challenge: Scale the 4,200-meter peak in 14 km. This is the shortest 1 pointer ITRA race of the world. Treacherous for the unprepared, its summit is a prize few will claim. Time is not your ally – 5 hours is all you have to conquer it.

Distance: 14 KM

Elevation gain: 1910 m D+

ITRA Points: 1

Cut Off Time: 06 hrs

SSU 30 KM: Anjani Mahadev, Snow Gallery, Palchani Bridge, Bakkarthach, Beas Kund, Lady Leg, Naulli Nallah – names that will be burned into your legs as you conquer 2110 meters of ruthless elevation gain. Finish it in 7 hours or know the taste of failure to cherish a fightful DNF.

Distance: 30 KM

Elevation Gain: 2110 meter D+

ITRA Points: 2 | Mountain Level : 9 | Finisher Level: 361

Cut-Off time: 7 hrs

SSU 60 KM: Double the pain, double the glory. 4210 meters of vertical climb awaits, pushing you to the edge of endurance. Checkpoints taunt you with respite before throwing you back into the grinder. 15 hours is your deadline.

Distance: 60 KM

Elevation Gain: 4210 meter

Intermediary Cut Off: 34.12 KM in 08:30 HOURS, 42.2 KM in 10:15 HOURS

Final Cut-Off time: 15 hrs

ITRA Points: 3 | Mountain Level : 08 | Finisher Level: 360

SSU 100 KM: This is the beast, the legend-maker. Climb a soul-crushing 7350 meters. Ancient trails of Burwa, Vashisht, Mori Dug, Death Climb, Bhrigu Lake, Lady Leg and Beas Kund and more will haunt your dreams long after the race is done. Those who have been through, are known to hallucinate months later. Conquer this monster in 32 hours, and you join the ranks of the extraordinary.

Distance: 100 KM

Elevation gain: 7350 meter

Intermediary Cut Off: 27.45 KM in 05:00 HOURS, 51.1 KM in 15:00 HOURS, 79.73 KM in 27 HOURS

ITRA Points: 5 | Mountain Level : 11 | Finisher Level: 490

Final Cut-Off time: 32 hrs

Do You Dare - Eligibility Criteria!

Age cannot save you; you must be 18 or older. Experience is your only armor. Prove you've earned a place on the start line through the fire of the first trap, other marathons, ultras, and past attempts in Solang Valley itself.

You must be 18 years of age or older before September 30, 2024. Younger participants may be allowed at the discretion of the Race Director if they have sufficient experience with distance-running. However, we will require written consent from their parents.

To be accepted in the 60 KM category, you must fulfill any one of the following criteria:

You must have finished 30km of Solang SkyUltra or have participated in 60 km of Solang SkyUltra.

You must have finished 30km of The Buddha Trails or have participated in 65 km of The Buddha Trails.

You must have finished, or you will finish, two Marathons between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024 within 5 hours.

You must have finished, or you will finish, any Ultra Marathon of 50 Kms or more between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024

To be accepted in the 100 KM category, you must fulfill any one of the following criteria:

You must have finished 60 km of Solang SkyUltra.

You must have finished 65 km of The Buddha Trails.

You must have finished, or you will finish,two marathons between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024 within 5 hours.

You must have finished, or you will finish, any Ultra Marathon of 75 Kms or more between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024.

No Mercy - Cancellation & Refund Policy

Refunds are a luxury the mountains of Solang won't allow. The closer the race, the harsher the penalty for withdrawal.

# Any cancellation before 30 days will be eligible for a 100% refund of registration fee.

# Any cancellation between 30-0 days will not be eligible for a refund under any circumstances.

Ready to DNF?

Embrace the pain. Embrace the glory. Embrace the brutal truth of the Solang SkyUltra.

Find your breaking point, know more:

Website: https://thehellrace.com/solang-sky-ultra/

Email: info@thehellrace.com

Phone: +91-8744002299

Let us be clear: this isn't just a race.

This is a reckoning.

Good Luck!

Team Hell Race