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:
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
Event Type | No |
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Event Venue | AkoleMaza Base Camp, Ahmednagar |
product Event url | https://www.indiarunning.com/events/deccan-ultra-2025-39856 |