Two loops through Western Ghats coffee estates — India's WSER lottery qualifier
The flagship event of the Malnad Ultra, the 100KM covers two full loops of the 50KM course through Karnataka's Western Ghats coffee estates, accumulating 3410m of elevation gain. The second loop runs deep into the night, requiring headlights and tested mental resilience. With a 70% average finish rate on the current course and multiple intermediate cutoffs, this is one of India's most respected 100KM ultras — and a WSER 2028 lottery qualifier.
Experienced ultrarunners
Mallanduru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 28, 2026
Malnad Ultra 100KM is a multi-loop trail race in Mallanduru, Karnataka, India, held on November 28, 2026. The course covers 100 km, climbs 3,410 m, and has a 21h cutoff.
Must meet custom qualifier requirements within the qualification window
Qualifying window: January 01, 2026 – November 07, 2026
Submission deadline: November 07, 2026
Meet one of: (1) previous Malnad Ultra finisher in 50KM or higher category; (2) two Full Marathons under 5:30 each at officially timed events in 2026; (3) ITRA Performance Index > 375; (4) trail run of 50KM+ finished within cutoff in 2026; or (5) 75KM Stadium Run under 11 hours in 2026. Submit proof as an online link by November 7, 2026.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 1,136 m | — | |
Aid Station 1 Aid Station | 7.0 | 1,310 m | — | |
Water Point 1 Aid Station | 10.3 | 1,383 m | — | |
Aid Station 2 Aid Station | 17.0 | 0 m | — | |
Water Point 2 Aid Station | 21.4 | 0 m | — | |
Aid Station 3 Aid Station | 25.0 | 0 m | — | |
Aid Station 4 Aid Station | 30.0 | 0 m | — | |
Water Point 3 Aid Station | 35.2 | 0 m | — | |
Aid Station 5 Aid Station | 37.9 | 0 m | — | |
Aid Station 6 Aid Station | 44.7 | 0 m | — | |
Start Area / Half-Way Aid Station | 50.0 | 1,136 m | 10h4:30 PM | Drop Bags |
Aid Station 1 (Loop 2) Aid Station | 57.0 | 1,310 m | — | |
Water Point 1 (Loop 2) Aid Station | 60.3 | 1,383 m | — | |
Aid Station 2 (Loop 2) Aid Station | 67.0 | 1,310 m | — | |
Water Point 2 (Loop 2) Aid Station | 71.4 | 1,383 m | — | |
Aid Station 3 (Loop 2) Aid Station | 75.0 | 1,310 m | — | |
Aid Station 4 (Loop 2) Aid Station | 80.0 | 1,310 m | — | |
Water Point 3 (Loop 2) Aid Station | 85.2 | 1,383 m | — | |
Aid Station 5 (Loop 2) Aid Station | 87.9 | 1,310 m | 19h1:30 AM +1 | |
Aid Station 6 (Loop 2) Aid Station | 94.7 | 1,310 m | — | |
Finish Finish | 100.0 | 1,168 m | 21h3:30 AM +1 |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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Weather is unpredictable in the Malnad/Western Ghats region; post-monsoon showers possible in November
Night temperatures drop during the overnight second loop; a light jacket is recommended
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