Run the Western Ghats coffee estates under the stars — headlights required
Launched in 2025, the Malnad Ultra 50KM Night runs the identical course as the Day edition but departs at 4:30 PM, requiring runners to complete the latter half — and finish — in full darkness through remote coffee estates. It also serves as a companion event for 100KM participants seeking company on their second overnight loop, and headlights are mandatory.
Some ultra experience recommended
Mallanduru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 28, 2026
Malnad Ultra 50KM Night 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 an 11h cutoff.
Must meet custom qualifier requirements within the qualification window
Qualifying window: January 01, 2026 – November 07, 2026
Submission deadline: November 07, 2026
Same criteria as 50KM Day. 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 | 9h1:30 AM +1 | |
Aid Station 6 Aid Station | 44.7 | 0 m | — | |
Finish Finish | 50.0 | 1,168 m | 11h3:30 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.
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.
Weather is unpredictable in the Malnad/Western Ghats region; post-monsoon showers possible in November
Temperatures drop through the night; a light jacket is recommended for the later miles
No required gear specified
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