Karnataka, India · Saturday, November 28, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

The Malnad Ultra 50K

84 days away

50 km Distance

1,800 m Climbing

5.2 Grit · Challenging

What the course asks

Climbing rate 36 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 9 hours 10:48 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 72% of 50K races. Measured against 993 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~317 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,800 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 36 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,800 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.