862 to Kathmandu – 5 Days running in Nepal

When I signed up for the inaugural multi-day ultramarathon across Nepal, I wasn’t an elite athlete — just a properly average runner who said “yes” to a completely outrageous challenge.

862 to Kathmandu is the raw, boots-on-the-ground story of what really happens when an ordinary bloke attempts an extraordinary race:

• Remote mountain trails

• Village hospitality

• Heat, cold, altitude, and exhaustion

• Hilarious moments

• Doubts, breakthroughs, and lessons learned

• And the surprising ways a race like this changes you

This isn’t a heroic “look at me” tale.
It’s a real human adventure — written for real runners.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

This book is perfect for:

• Trail & ultra runners

• Anyone considering the Nepal race

• Runners who love honest adventure stories

• People who enjoy tales of grit, humour and resilience

• Anyone looking for inspiration to push past “ordinary”

If you’ve ever thought “Could I do something like that?” — this book is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM THE BOOK

Inside, you’ll uncover:

• The emotional reality of multi-day ultra running

• The training mistakes and breakthroughs

• What went wrong… and what saved the race

• How it feels to run through the Himalayas

• Practical lessons you can use in any ultra

• Why adventures like this shift your mindset forever

About the Author

I’m Owen Jones — trail runner, adventurer, founder of TrailKube, and one of the original participants in the 5-day Nepal ultramarathon.

This race shaped me in ways I never expected, and inspired the creation of TrailKube: a modular organiser designed to eliminate the chaotic kit spread that every trail runner knows too well.