Coorg, Karnataka, India · Sunday, October 18, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

The Coffee Trails

Race completed

62 km Distance

3,840 m Climbing

8.9 Grit · Elite / extreme

12.3827° N, 75.6641° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

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. Comfortable. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 479 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.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 26°C

Night low 20°C

Rainfall Wet — expect rain

Daylight 11 h 50 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 601 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	62km	7	Ganesh Kumar · 07:35:07	—
2024	62km	6	Jomy Varghese · 07:46:05	—
2019	62km	3	Jaygovind Yadav · 10:39:47	—

The field grew 17% between 2024 (6) and 2025 (7). 0% of the 2025 field were women.

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.

Course notes

terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
gear 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.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Overview

The Coffee Trails is a 50-mile trail race in Coorg, Karnataka, India, scheduled for October 18, 2026. With 3840 meters of elevation gain over 62 kilometers, runners will climb 61.9 meters per kilometer.

The 12-hour time limit means a cut-off pace of 11.6 minutes per kilometer. This is tighter than 43% of 50-mile cut-offs, but more generous than 57%.

The most recent edition in 2025 had 7 finishers, making this a smaller event than 93% of 50-mile races, and bigger than 6%. The race has been held 3 times since 2019.

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