EVENT INFORMATION

India, a land of diverse terrain, ranging from the rocky faces of the Himalayas to the forested slopes of the Sahyadris and the Western Ghats, offers grueling and challenging race routes.

With the Deccan Ultra, we introduce trails nestled deep within the Sahyadri Range, offering mesmerizing views of the Deccan Plateau. The Deccan Ultra route includes the highest peak of Maharashtra, Kalsubai at an altitude of 1646m and also the toughest triple-trouble forts in Sahyadri; Alanggad, Madangad and Kulanggad, commonly called the AMK.

The route is a mix of easy-ascent slopes as well as treacherous rocky outcrops overlooking the valley below. To climb the near-vertical slopes there are iron ladders along the course. The 115km and 80km category circulates around the Bhandardhara dam and involves climbing 5 forts and the Kalsubai peak. 

Categories:

115 KM:

Elevation Gain: 4580m

Highest Altitude: 1650m

Cut-Off time: 26 hrs

ITRA Points: 5

80 KM:

Elevation Gain: 3560m

Highest Altitude: 1650m

Cut-Off time: 18 hrs

ITRA Points: 4

55 KM

Elevation gain: 2160m

Highest Altitude: 1650m

Cut-Off time: 12 hrs

ITRA Points: 3

30 KM

Elevation gain: 1330m

Highest Altitude: 1650m

Cut-Off time: 7 hrs

ITRA Points: 2

21 KM 

Elevation gain: 1130m

Highest Altitude: 1130m

Cut-Off time: 7 hrs

10 KM

Cross country

Cut-Off time: 2 hrs

Qualifying Criteria 

The course is set on mountainous terrain and is a mix of easy-ascent slopes to treacherous rocky outcrops. It requires you to climb and descent technical sections. As this race, organized by Grand Indian Trails, does not require a medical certificate, participants are asked to please understand and accept the risks of accidents that can be caused by the race. To be able to enjoy the race, it is recommended for participants to practice regularly.

The participants must meet the following criteria:

• You must be 18 years of age or older before Feb 10, 2024 to take part in 161K, 115K, 80K, 55K, 30K and 12 years of age or older to take part in 10K & 21K.
• For registering for 30K, one must have completed a Half Marathon in 02:30Hrs.
• For registering for 55K, one must have completed a Full Marathon in 05:00Hrs or any Ultra Marathon within the cut-off time prescribed by the organisers of the race. For 12hr runs like stadium runs, one must have atleast run 50kms. 
• For registering for the 80K, one must have completed an Ultra marathon (atleast 60KMs) with a minimum elevation gain of 1000m within the cut-off specified by the organisers of that race. 
• For registering for the 115K & 161K, one must have completed an Ultra marathon (atleast 100KMs) with a minimum elevation gain of 3000m within the cut-off specified by the organisers of that race.
• Races run after 01-Jan-2023 will only be considered as a qualifying race for Deccan Ultra 2024. 
• There is no qualifying criteria for the 10K & 21K categories.

Race schedule -

Saturday, 10th Feb 2024

9:00am – Bus leaves from Dadar (Cafe Coffee Day)

10:00am – Bus leaves from Andheri (Bus Travelers stop)

3:00pm – Reach Basecamp Waki Dam (Krushnavanti Base Camp)

3:30am: Arrival at Base Camp and Tent allocation

03:30-5:00pm: Leisure time around the lake / Acclimatisation

05:00-05:30pm: Bib Collection / Evening tea and snacks

05:30–06:30pm: Race briefing & route introduction

07:00–08:00pm: Pre-race Dinner

Sunday, 11th Feb 2024

03:00am: Wake up call

03:30-06:15am: Breakfast

03:50am: Assemble at Race start line 115km & 80km

04:00am: Race Flag-Off 115km & 80km

06:10am: Assemble at Race start line – 55km and 30km

06:30am: Race Flag-Off – 55km, 30km & 21km

07:30am: Race Flag-Off – 10km

09:30am: Cutoff for 10km

01:30pm: Cutoff for 21km & 30km

12:00-03:30pm: Lunch

06:30pm: Cutoff for 55km

08:00-10:30pm: Dinner and post-race party

10:00pm: Cutoff time for 80km

Monday, 12th Feb 2024

6:00am: Cutoff time for 115km

7:00am: Breakfast

9:00am – Bus leaves from Basecamp “Waki Dam”

1:30pm – Drop at Andheri

2:30pm – Drop at Dadar

Cancellation & Refund Policy

# Any cancellation before 60 days will be eligible for a 100% refund of the registration fee.

# Any cancellation between 60-45 days will be eligible for a 50% refund of the registration fee.

# Any cancellation between 44-30 days will be eligible for a 25% refund of the registration fee.

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

For More details:

Website: www.thedeccanultra.com

Email: contact@grandindiantrails.com

Contact: +91-9879113145