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SUMMARY:Tour de Malnad 2026
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Heart of the Western Ghats on Two Wheels\nTour de Malnad 2026 is a multi-day supported cycling tour that celebrates the spectacular biodiversity\, rolling hills and charming heritage towns of the Malnad region in Karnataka. Held over four days\, the tour is designed for both adventurous cyclists and enthusiastic beginners who want to experience a long-distance ride through some of the most scenic rural and forested roads in South India. \n\nEvent Dates & Route\n\nDates: 9–12 January 2026 (four days of cycling)\nRegion Covered: Malnad region spanning Chikkamagaluru\, Thirthahalli and surrounding Western Ghats areas\nApprox. Distance: 400 + km over four riding days\n\nSample 2026 Riding Itinerary (Indicative)\n(Actual route details may vary and should be confirmed with organisers) \n\nDay 1: Kalasa → Udupi (~115 km)\nDay 2: Udupi → Dharmasthala (~120 km)\nDay 3: Dharmasthala → Chikkamagaluru (~110 km)\nDay 4: Chikkamagaluru → Hassan (~75 km)\n\nRide concludes with transfer options back to major hubs such as Bengaluru. \n\n‍What the Tour Includes \n\nFully Supported Ride: Professional support vans\, mechanical backup and on-route assistance\nMeals & Accommodation: Typically packaged into tour pricing (breakfast\, lunch\, dinner and overnight stays)\nTechnical Support: Assistance for repairs\, navigation and safety throughout all days\nGroup Riding Format: Ride alongside cyclists of varied experience levels — from committed riders to enthusiastic tourists\n\n\nWhy Tour de Malnad Is Special\n\nBreathtaking Landscape: Ride through lush forests\, coffee plantations\, green hills and scenic rural roads of Malnad — the Western Ghats’ biodiverse heartland.\nCultural Route: Pass by heritage towns\, temples and local markets\, offering rich cultural immersion alongside athletic challenge.\nOpen to Many Riders: Designed for cyclists with moderate endurance — not just elites — so beginners and enthusiasts can participate with proper preparation.\nFully Supported Experience: Logistics\, food\, lodging\, navigation and backup make this more of an adventure tour than a competitive race.\n\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nCyclists seeking a multi-day tour experience rather than a race\nAdventure travelers who enjoy scenic riding through hills and forests\nGroups\, clubs\, families and solo riders comfortable with sustained endurance\nRiders building experience for longer tours or cycling tours abroad\n\n  \n**Disclaimer: While we aim to provide accurate\, timely event information\, all details\, including date\, venue\, category\, and race logistics\, are subject to change by the official organizers. Please verify the latest information through the official event channels before registering or participating.
URL:https://zenmountain.in/event/tour-de-malnad-2026/
LOCATION:Chikkamagaluru
CATEGORIES:Bicycle,Competition,Endurance
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SUMMARY:Vagamon ULtrail 2026
DESCRIPTION:Ultra Trail Running in the “Scotland of Asia”\nThe Vagamon ULtrail is a spectacular ultra-trail running event hosted in the lush hills of Vagamon\, Kerala — popularly known as the “Scotland of Asia.” Organised by Soles of Cochin\, a passionate group of long distance running enthusiasts\, the event has evolved from a local running fest to one of South India’s most sought-after trail races. \nSet against rolling tea estates\, dense forests\, single-track trails and scenic ridges\, the Vagamon ULtrail delivers an unforgettable trail-running experience through some of India’s most breathtaking natural terrain. \n\nEvent Date & Location\n\nDate: 10 January 2026\nLocation: Vagamon (Kottayam–Idukki border)\, Kerala — hills and trails of Kolahalamedu and Pullikanam\nStart Time: Early morning (varies by category)\n\nVagamon is a scenic hill station with rolling meadows and shaded trails\, making it a paradise for trail runners. \n\n‍Event Categories\nVagamon ULtrail 2026 offers three distinct categories\, catering to both trail running beginners and experienced ultra runners: \n10K Trail Walk\n\nDistance: 10 km (loop course)\nStart Time: 07:00 AM\nDescription: A scenic trail walk through Pullikanam Estate — ideal for families\, friends and recreational participants who want to enjoy the terrain without competitive timing.\nFee: ₹900 (incl. GST)\n\n\n36K Ultra Trail\n\nDistance: ~36 km point-to-point trail\nStart Time: 07:00 AM\nDescription: Designed for runners stepping up into trail running — passing through tea estates\, hill paths\, and varied terrain.\nFee: ₹2250 (incl. GST)\nCut-off: Finish by ~06:00 PM (no strict stage cut-offs)\n\n\n60K Ultra Trail\n\nDistance: ~60 km point-to-point ultra\nStart Time: 06:30 AM\nDescription: A challenging ultra trail run through Vagamon’s most beautiful and demanding sections.\nFee: ₹3750 (incl. GST)\nTime Limit: 12 hours total\nStage Cut-offs:\n~38.5 km: Passed by 02:30 PM\n~56 km: Passed by 05:15 PM\nFinal finish by 06:30 PM\n\nRunners must reach each stage cut-off within the allotted time to continue. \n\nCourse & Terrain\n\nStart Points:\n36K & 60K start from College of Dairy Science and Technology\, Kolahalamedu\nFinish Point:\nAll categories finish at St. Thomas LP School\, Pullikanam\n\nThe trails are a mix of tea estates\, single-track forest paths\, ridges and rugged terrain — offering both technical challenge and panoramic views. \n\nFinisher Medals & Timing\n\n36K & 60K:\nMedals for runners finishing within cut-offs.\nCertificates and timing are provided.\nResults for 36K and 60K are reported to ITRA & UTMB (for eligible finishers).\nMedals for a limited number of finishers are given on the day; remaining medals are posted after the race.\n10K Trail Walk:\nParticipation is focused on experience; not a timed competition.\n\n\nRace Day Essentials & Tips\n\nMandatory Gear: Hydration carry (minimum 1 L)\, trail running shoes\, sun protection\, hat/cap\, and weather-appropriate clothing.\nAid Stations: Water\, energy drinks\, fruits and light snacks are placed at intervals (approx. every 10 km) on the 36K & 60K courses.\nMedical Support: Medical assistance and safety personnel are positioned strategically along the course.\nRespect Nature: Course runs through ecologically sensitive areas; participants must stay on marked trails and avoid disturbing flora and fauna.**Disclaimer: While we aim to provide accurate\, timely event information\, all details\, including date\, venue\, category\, and race logistics\, are subject to change by the official organizers. Please verify the latest information through the official event channels before registering or participating.
URL:https://zenmountain.in/event/vagamon-ultrail-2026/
CATEGORIES:Endurance,Running,Trail Running
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