Before the race – our itinerary
Like most ultras, the Bhutan Ultra is more than just a race - it’s a journey. In the Land of the Thunder Dragon, every step before the start line is…
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You can now sign up online
You can now sign up online
For more than 20 years I have used a paperbased process for athletes to sign up to my Arctic Ultra events, i.e. you had to print a pdf-file, then scan…
Gear talk
Gear talk
I’ve updated the gear section on our website. Since the Bhutan Ultra is designed for experienced mountain ultra runners, the equipment guidelines shouldn’t come as a surprise. As with any…
Friends & Family
Friends & Family
Ultra running is, in most cases, a solitary pursuit. Bhutan, however, is such a special destination that friends or family might say, “… I wish I could join you.” Well…
The race is on …
The race is on …
Our winter season is coming to an end. We had an amazing the Yukon Arctic Ultra in February and the 5th edition of the Lapland Arctic Ultra, which started March…
Date for the Bhutan Ultra 2026 is set!
Date for the Bhutan Ultra 2026 is set!
The date for the Bhutan Ultra 2026 is now confirmed! Long itinerary: Arrival in Paro, Bhutan on November 11th Short itinerary: Arrival in Paro, Bhutan on November 14th The first…
Inaugural Bhutan Ultra postponed to 2026
Inaugural Bhutan Ultra postponed to 2026
Unfortunately, the inaugural edition of the Rainforest Ultra has to be postponed from 2025 to 2026. If you’ve seen the recent update about the Rainforest Ultra in Brazil, you’ll have…
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A busy winter is coming to an end
A busy winter is coming to an end
As always, it has been an incredibly busy winter for us. The Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra in Canada was especially brutal this year. Almost every night, temperatures plummeted to –40°C.…
Learnings from the recce
Learnings from the recce
Here are some learnings from my November 2024 recce: Acclimatization and effort Although I didn’t acclimatize perfectly, I managed to handle the daily stages. Due to the altitude, the climbs…
Bhutan Ultra recce trip 2024
Bhutan Ultra recce trip 2024
From November 14th to 29th, I was in Bhutan to scout the 200 km stretch of the Trans Bhutan Trail in the eastern part of the country. The early days…
Welcome to the Bhutan Ultra
Welcome to the Bhutan Ultra
My name is Robert Pollhammer and I am the Race Director of this new and exciting race. I have been organising ultras for more than 20 years and I still…