India's coffee country trail circuit — 50KM through the Western Ghats
An intermediate challenge for experienced road runners entering the world of trail ultras, the 50KM Day edition traverses a single loop with 1705m of climbing through Western Ghats coffee estates. Mostly non-technical terrain with well-spaced aid stations makes this a rewarding test of endurance in a stunning natural setting.
Some ultra experience recommended
Mallanduru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 28, 2026
Malnad Ultra 50KM Day is a loop trail race in Mallanduru, Karnataka, India, held on November 28, 2026. The course covers 50 km, climbs 1,552 m, and has a 10h 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, any edition and distance; (2) Full Marathon under 5:30 at an officially timed event in 2026; (3) ITRA Performance Index > 275; (4) trail run of 30KM+ finished within cutoff in 2026; or (5) 50KM Stadium Run under 7 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 | 1,295 m | — | |
Water Point 1 Resource | 10.3 | 1,231 m | — | |
Aid Station 2 Aid Station | 17.0 | 0 m | — | |
Water Point 2 Resource | 21.4 | 0 m | — | |
Major Aid Station Aid Station | 25.0 | 1,194 m | — | |
Aid Station 4 Aid Station | 30.0 | 0 m | — | |
Water Point 3 Resource | 35.2 | 0 m | — | |
Aid Station 5 Aid Station | 37.9 | 0 m | 8h3:00 PM | |
Aid Station 6 Aid Station | 44.7 | 0 m | — | |
Finish Finish | 50.0 | 1,168 m | 10h5:00 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.
Sign in for race-day weather at every station, points of interest, segment-by-segment analysis, pacing, and to save this race to your calendar.
Camping is not permitted near the start area or on the course. Runners stay in homestays within 2–5 km of Mallanduru; a list of recommended options is available on the race website. Accommodation books out quickly after registrations open in August.
Weather is unpredictable in the Malnad/Western Ghats region; post-monsoon showers possible in November
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