Vagamon, Kerala, India · Saturday, January 9, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Vagamon 60 km Ultrail

81 days away

60 km Distance

2,742 m Climbing

7.1 Grit · Hardcore

9.6886° N, 76.9069° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 46 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 15 hours 15:00 min/km average. Generous. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. More forgiving than 78% of 50K races. Measured against 1065 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~54 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (60km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, January

Daytime high 29°C

Night low 18°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 11 h 35 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 420 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	60km	54	Rama Raju Datla N.S. · 07:43:05	Ashwini Ganapathi · 10:14:08
2025	75km	26	Jaimon James · 10:24:08	—

The field grew 108% between 2025 (26) and 2026 (54). 6% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (60km) — 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 60 km of trail with 2,742 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 46 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 60 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,742 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

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

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The Vagamon 60 km Ultrail, organised by Soles of Cochin Runner's Club, will take place on January 9, 2027, in Vagamon, Kerala, India. This fixed-distance trail race covers 60 km with 2742 meters of elevation gain, making for 45.7 meters of climb per kilometer.

With a 15-hour time limit, this race has a cut-off more generous than 78% of 50k races, allowing for a 15-minute per kilometer pace. The latest edition in 2026 had 54 finishers. The race field is bigger than 61% of 50k fields, but smaller than 39% of 50k fields.

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