Our 30 Km is designed for first time trail runners and regular hikers. Runners who have completed a few Half-Marathons or more on city roads can begin their trail journey in this category.

We are hoping to convert city runners into trailrunners with this experience!

The 6.5 hours cut-off seems very liberal, but many will be tested to complete the course

Our course is in a remote area with rugged terrain. For your safety, we want to understand your level of training in the weeks approaching our event so that we can assess your endurance levels and readiness to handle the rigours of our course.

You can provide your proof of qualification during registration or via email by November 2nd.

You must provide us evidence of your qualification by submitting an online link to an event or self-supported run by meeting ANY ONE of the following:

1. Previous participant of Malnad Ultra, any edition, any distance. It does not matter whether you finished or not, but you must have started the race. Share the year and category, email ID or mobile number or Bib number and we will verify your information from our database
2. Completed any road Half-Marathon of 21 Kms (event or self-supported) in 2025 in under 3 hours. You can provide event timing or links to Strava, Garmin etc. as evidence
3. You have a non-zero ITRA Performance Index. Provide your ITRA ID during registration
4. You have finished any event on Asia Trail Masters circuit in 2024/2025
5. You have finished a Trail Run of 15 Kms or more within the cut-off time provided for that event in 2025
6. You have completed a 30Km Stadium Run or Treadmill Run within 4 hours in 2025
7. You have accumulated a total of 30+ kms of running per week over three consecutive weeks in your training in the months of September or October 2025. You will have to provide a link to your Strava, Garmin (or similar) history.

If you are unsure whether your entry will get accepted, please write an email with relevant details prior to registration and our team will let you know whether we will accept or reject your entry.

If you have not submitted your qualification during registration, please remember to email us your proof by November 2nd. Please note that we require online links. PDFs or screenshots will not be accepted as evidence. 

Your entry will not get accepted without qualification. You will also not get a refund if we do not receive your qualification proof in time and you will not be allowed to participate in the event.

In order to record a Finish, runners must pass through all designated Aid Stations and Timing Mats on the course and reach the Finish line by 2:00 PM (6.5 hours).

There are no intermediate cut-offs in 30 Km category.

If you miss the cut-off by a few minutes, we will use Chip Time to determine your Finish. This is to ensure that runners at the back of the crowd during the start are not disadvantaged.

There are 3 Aid Stations and 2 Water Points on the 30 Km course. Details on what is available at our stations will be published well before the event. 

 

Distance from Start (Km)	Type
6.5	Aid Station
10	Water Point
16	Aid Station
20	Water Point
26	Major Aid Station
30	Finish Area

Our 50 Km is designed for regular marathoners and experienced mountaineers and hikers. Runners who have completed a few Full-Marathons or more on city roads can consider signing up for this category.

Our Day Edition does not need any special equipment.

Our course is in a remote area with rugged terrain. For your safety, we want to understand your level of training in the weeks approaching our event so that we can assess your endurance levels and readiness to handle the rigours of our course.

You can provide your proof of qualification during registration or via email by November 2nd.

You must provide us evidence of your qualification by submitting an online link to an event or self-supported run by meeting ANY ONE of the following:

1. Previous Finisher of Malnad Ultra, any edition, any distance. Share the year and category, email ID or mobile number or Bib number and we will verify your information from our database
2. Completed any road Full-Marathon of 42 Kms (event or self-supported) in 2025 in under 5.5 hours. You can provide event timing or links to Strava, Garmin etc. as evidence
3. You have an ITRA Performance Index > 275. Provide your ITRA ID during registration
4. You have finished any event on Asia Trail Masters circuit in 2024/2025
5. You have finished a Trail Run of 30 Kms or more within the cut-off time provided for that event in 2025
6. You have completed a 50Km Stadium Run or Treadmill Run within 7 hours in 2025
7. You have accumulated a total of 50+ kms of running per week over three consecutive weeks in your training in the months of September or October 2025. You will have to provide a link to your Strava, Garmin (or similar) history.

If you are unsure whether your entry will get accepted, please write an email with relevant details prior to registration and our team will let you know whether we will accept or reject your entry.

If you have not submitted your qualification during registration, please remember to email us your proof by November 2nd. Please note that we require online links. PDFs or screenshots will not be accepted as evidence. 

Your entry will not get accepted without qualification. You will also not get a refund if we do not receive your qualification proof in time and you will not be allowed to participate in the event.

In order to record a Finish, runners must pass through all designated Aid Stations and Timing Mats on the course and reach the Finish line by 5:00 PM (10 hours).

Additionally, you must cross the 38 Km checkpoint at Aid Station 5 by 3:00 PM. If not, we will hold you back at this Aid Station.

If you miss the cut-off by a few minutes, we will use Chip Time to determine your Finish. This is to ensure that runners at the back of the crowd during the start are not disadvantaged.

There are 6 Aid Stations and 3 Water Points on the 50 Km course. Details on what is available at our stations will be published well before the event.

 

Distance from Start (Km)	Type
6.5	Aid Station
10	Water Point
16	Aid Station
20	Water Point
26	Major Aid Station
30	Aid Station
34	Water Point
38	Aid Station
45	Aid Station

 

Our 50 Km Night Edition is designed for regular marathoners and experienced mountaineers and hikers who want to experience the thrill of night-running or simply prefer to run in cooler temperatures.

This category is also suitable for runners who want to pace and provide company to a 100 Km participant in their second loop. We are offering this event on a trial basis this year to encourage 100 Km participants who are fazed by thought of running alone in the night.

Runners who have completed a few Full-Marathons or more on city roads can consider signing up for this category.

Headlights or hand-held flashlights are mandatory for this category

Our course is in a remote area with rugged terrain. For your safety, we want to understand your level of training in the weeks approaching our event so that we can assess your endurance levels and readiness to handle the rigours of our course.

You can provide your proof of qualification during registration or via email by November 2nd.

You must provide us evidence of your qualification by submitting an online link to an event or self-supported run by meeting ANY ONE of the following:

1. Previous Finisher of Malnad Ultra, any edition, any distance. Share the year and category, email ID or mobile number or Bib number and we will verify your information from our database
2. Completed any road Full-Marathon of 42 Kms (event or self-supported) in 2025 in under 5.5 hours. You can provide event timing or links to Strava, Garmin etc. as evidence
3. You have an ITRA Performance Index > 275. Provide your ITRA ID during registration
4. You have finished any event on Asia Trail Masters circuit in 2024/2025
5. You have finished a Trail Run of 30 Kms or more within the cut-off time provided for that event in 2025
6. You have completed a 50Km Stadium Run or Treadmill Run within 7 hours in 2025
7. You have accumulated a total of 50+ kms of running per week over three consecutive weeks in your training in the months of September or October 2025. You will have to provide a link to your Strava, Garmin (or similar) history.

If you are unsure whether your entry will get accepted, please write an email with relevant details prior to registration and our team will let you know whether we will accept or reject your entry.

If you have not submitted your qualification during registration, please remember to email us your proof by November 2nd. Please note that we require online links. PDFs or screenshots will not be accepted as evidence. 

Your entry will not get accepted without qualification. You will also not get a refund if we do not receive your qualification proof in time and you will not be allowed to participate in the event.

In order to record a Finish, runners must pass through all designated Aid Stations and Timing Mats on the course and reach the Finish line by 3:30 AM on Sunday (11 hours).

Additionally, you must cross the 38 Km checkpoint at Aid Station 5 by 1:30 AM. If not, we will hold you back at this Aid Station.

If you miss the cut-off by a few minutes, we will use Chip Time to determine your Finish. This is to ensure that runners at the back of the crowd during the start are not disadvantaged.

There are 6 Aid Stations and 3 Water Points on the 50 Km course. Details on what is available at our stations will be published well before the event.

 

Distance from Start (Km)	Type
6.5	Aid Station
10	Water Point
16	Aid Station
20	Water Point
26	Major Aid Station
30	Aid Station
34	Water Point
38	Aid Station
45	Aid Station

 

Our 100 Km is designed for highly experienced marathoners, trail runners, experienced mountaineers and hikers who want to test their endurance and mental strength.

Finishers in this category can apply for the WSER 2027 lottery.

Runners who have completed several Full-Marathons or more on city roads or other trail events can consider signing up for this category.

Headlights or hand-held flashlights are mandatory for this category

Note that we have added a new 50 KM Night edition to help 100 Km participants who want to avail a pacer in their second loop.

Our course is in a remote area with rugged terrain. For your safety, we want to understand your level of training in the weeks approaching our event so that we can assess your endurance levels and readiness to handle the rigours of our course.

You can provide your proof of qualification during registration or via email by November 2nd.

You must provide us evidence of your qualification by submitting an online link to an event or self-supported run by meeting ANY ONE of the following:

1. Previous Finisher of Malnad Ultra, any edition, any distance. Share the year and category, email ID or mobile number or Bib number and we will veify your information from our database
2. Completed TWO road Full-Marathon of 42 Kms (event or self-supported) in 2025 in under 5.5 hours. You can provide event timing or links to Strava, Garmin etc. as evidence
3. You have an ITRA Performance Index > 375. Provide your ITRA ID during registration
4. You have finished any event on Asia Trail Masters circuit in 2024/2025
5. You have finished a Trail Run of 50 Kms or more within the cut-off time provided for that event in 2025
6. You have completed a 75Km Stadium Run or Treadmill Run within 11 hours in 2025
7. You have accumulated a total of 100+ kms of running per week over two consecutive weeks in your training in the months of September or October 2025. You will have to provide a link to your Strava, Garmin (or similar) history.

If you are unsure whether your entry will get accepted, please write an email with relevant details prior to registration and our team will let you know whether we will accept or reject your entry.

If you have not submitted your qualification during registration, please remember to email us your proof by November 2nd. Please note that we require online links. PDFs or screenshots will not be accepted as evidence. 

Your entry will not get accepted without qualification. You will also not get a refund if we do not receive your qualification proof in time and you will not be allowed to participate in the event.

In order to record a Finish, runners must pass through all designated Aid Stations and Timing Mats on the course and reach the Finish line by 3:30 AM on Sunday (21 hours).

Runners must start their second loop after 50 Km by 4:30 PM (10 hours). Additionally, you must cross the 88 Km checkpoint at Aid Station 5 by 1:30 AM. If not, we will hold you back at this Aid Station.

If you miss the cut-off by a few minutes, we will use Chip Time to determine your Finish. This is to ensure that runners at the back of the crowd during the start are not disadvantaged.

There are 6 Aid Stations and 3 Water Points on the 50 Km course. Details on what is available at our stations will be published well before the event.

Since our 100 Km is two loops of the 50 Km course, runners will encounter the same aid stations in the second loop. A baggage facility is available at the Start Line which is also the 50 Km mark.

 

Distance from Start (Km)	Type
6.5	Aid Station
10	Water Point
16	Aid Station
20	Water Point
26	Major Aid Station
30	Aid Station
34	Water Point
38	Aid Station
45	Aid Station