A gateway to trail running through India's coffee country
The Malnad Ultra 30KM is designed to introduce city runners to trail running through the lush coffee estates of Karnataka's Western Ghats. The single 30KM loop covers 951m of elevation change through remote plantation terrain, with a generous 6-hour cutoff suited to first-time trail runners and regular hikers transitioning from road running.
Suitable for first-timers
Mallanduru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 28, 2026
Malnad Ultra 30KM is a loop trail race in Mallanduru, Karnataka, India, held on November 28, 2026. The course covers 30 km, climbs 914 m, and has a 6h 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 participant, any edition and distance (finisher or starter); (2) Half-Marathon under 2:30 at an officially timed event in 2026; or (3) non-zero ITRA Performance Index. Submit proof as an online link by November 7, 2026.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Start & Finish Start | 0.0 | 1,136 m | — | |
Aid Station 1 (7.0 KM) Aid Station | 7.0 | 1,301 m | — | |
Water Station 1 (10.3 KM) Aid Station | 10.3 | 1,238 m | — | |
Aid Station 2 (17.0 KM) Aid Station | 17.0 | 1,369 m | — | |
Water Station 2 (21.4 KM) Aid Station | 21.4 | 1,398 m | — | |
Aid Station 3 (25.0 KM) Aid Station | 25.0 | 1,198 m | — | |
Finish Finish | 30.0 | 1,136 m | 6h1:30 PM |
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
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