Vagamon, Kerala, India · Saturday, January 9, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Vagamon 60 km Ultrail
127 days away
60 km Distance
2,742 m Climbing
7.1 Grit · Hardcore
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. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 77% of 50K races. Measured against 984 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.
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 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.
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