Coorg, Karnataka, India · Sunday, October 18, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
The Coffee Trails
43 days away
62 km Distance
3,840 m Climbing
8.9 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 62 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 12 hours
11:37 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 448 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~7 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (62km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 62 km of trail with 3,840 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 62 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 62 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 3,840 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
The views are breathtaking and the course difficulty ranges from comfortable to downright bad (stone or mud trails, grassy areas on the hills)
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.