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SUMMARY:Himalayan 100-Mile Stage Race 2026
DESCRIPTION:Multi-Day High-Altitude Trail Ultra\nThe Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race 2026 is a globally renowned multi-day trail running event set in the Himalayan foothills near Darjeeling\, India. Organised by Himalayan Run & Trek\, it combines scenic mountain running\, cultural immersion\, wildlife encounters\, and an unforgettable multi-stage running experience. This event is regularly described as one of the most scenic and well-supported mountain stage races in the world\, with panoramic views of major Himalayan peaks including Mt. Everest\, Lhotse\, Makalu and Kanchenjunga. \n\nEvent Summary\n\nEvent: Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race 2026\nDates: 27 October – 03 November 2026 (8-day trip)\nLocation: Darjeeling region\, West Bengal / near Nepal border\, India\nOrganiser: Himalayan Run & Trek Pvt. Ltd.\nDistance: ~100 miles (~160 km) across five daily stages with scenic courses and varied terrain.\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. \n\n Trip & Race Schedule (8 Days)\nDay 1 – 27 Oct (Tuesday): Arrival at Mirik\n\nArrive Bagdogra Airport and transfer to Mirik Lake Resort.\nShared accommodation and meals included from arrival.\nBriefing and orientation.\n\nDay 2 – 28 Oct (Wednesday): Mirik Sightseeing\n\nOptional sightseeing in Darjeeling — museums\, markets\, Toy Train ride.\nOvernight at Mirik.\n\nDay 3 – 29 Oct (Thursday): Stage 1 — Sandakphu (~24 miles)\n\nTransfer to Maneybhanjang (6\,600 ft) for race start.\nTrail run to Sandakphu (11\,815 ft) — gradual climbs\, rolling sections\, steep finish.\nAid stations ~every few km; overnight at Sandakphu.\n\nDay 4 – 30 Oct (Friday): Stage 2 — Sandakphu (~20 miles)\n\nRun from Sandakphu to Molle and back — out-and-back course.\nViews of Everest\, Lhotse\, Makalu and Kanchenjunga.\nOvernight again at Sandakphu.\n\nDay 5 – 31 Oct (Saturday): Stage 3 — Rimbik (~26.4 miles)\n\nRetrace part of previous day\, then descend toward Rimbik (6\,350 ft).\nTerrain includes steeper\, rough trails and changing vegetation zones.\nOvernight at Rimbik on race trek route.\n\nDay 6 – 01 Nov (Sunday): Stage 4 — Rural Road (~13 miles)\n\nRun scenic rural roads from Rimbik to Palmajua (~13 miles).\nReturn to Rimbik by bus; cultural experiences for walkers (monasteries\, villages).\n\nDay 7 – 02 Nov (Monday): Stage 5 — Final Stage (~17 miles)\n\nTransfer to Dhotre\, then run to finish at Maneybhanjang (6\,600 ft) via pine forests and gradual downhills.\nBuses take everyone back to Mirik; awards and dinner in the evening.\n\nDay 8 – 03 Nov (Tuesday): Departure\n\nPost-breakfast transfer to Bagdogra Airport\, ending the event trip.\n\n\nRace Format & Distances\nThe staging structure typically looks like this (approximate distances): \n\n\n\n\n\nStage\nDistance\nMain Terrain\n\n\n\n\nStage 1\n~24 miles\nMountain trails\, steep climbs\n\n\nStage 2\n~20 miles\nOut-and-back trail\n\n\nStage 3\n~26 miles\nRidge trails & descent\n\n\nStage 4\n~13 miles\nRural road run\n\n\nStage 5\n~17 miles\nForest & downhill roads\n\n\n\n\n\nTotal approx 100 miles (~160 km) over varied Himalayan terrain with changing surfaces\, altitude\, and scenic views. \n\nTerrain & Experience\n\nTrail Variety: Mountain trails\, forest paths\, rural roads\, jeep tracks and gradual climbs.\nAltitude: Up to ~11\,800 ft (Sandakphu) on early stages with magnificent Himalayan panoramas.\nScenic Views: Everest\, Kanchenjunga\, Lhotse\, Makalu peaks visible on clear days.\nWildlife & Culture: Expect to see yaks\, wild ponies and possibly Red Panda in high elevations.\n\nThis event is not a simple loop or single-day ultra — it’s designed as a stage race experience that blends running and adventure travel. \n\nWho Should Participate\n\nRunners and walkers of all levels (especially middle-distance and ultra runners).\nNo strict age limits or cut-offs (race encourages enjoying nature and pacing to personal goals).\nAdventure travelers who want Himalayan running combined with cultural immersion.\n\n\nAccommodation & Support\n\nShared accommodation at mountain huts\, lodges\, and Mirik Lake Resort.\nAll meals included for entire trip.\nGuides\, porters\, and full race support included (transport\, aid stations\, meal arrangements).\nSightseeing options in Darjeeling area available.
URL:https://zenmountain.in/event/himalayan-100-mile-stage-race/
LOCATION:West Bengal
CATEGORIES:Endurance,Running
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SUMMARY:Nandi Epic Road Race
DESCRIPTION:Bangalore Bicycle Championships (BBCh) is India’s longest-running and most iconic amateur cycle racing platform. Established in 2009\, BBCh was born from a simple but powerful idea: to bring people together to race\, ride\, and grow the sport of cycling. What began as a few passionate cyclists organizing friendly races around Bengaluru has evolved into a nationally recognized racing series that continues to define and inspire India’s amateur cycling community. \nMore details about the race coming soon…
URL:https://zenmountain.in/event/nandi-epic-road-race/
LOCATION:Bengaluru\, Bengaluru\, India
CATEGORIES:Bicycle,Competition,Endurance,Race
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SUMMARY:The Malnad Ultra 2026
DESCRIPTION:10th Tekion Edition\nThe Malnad Ultra is India’s largest trail ultra — a legendary running event set deep in the coffee-growing heartland of the Malnad region in South India. Now in its 10th edition\, the Tekion Malnad Ultra 2026 takes place on Saturday\, 28 November 2026 at GPL Ground\, Mallanduru\, Karnataka\, offering trail runners four distinct categories — from 30 KM to 100 KM — across some of the most rugged\, scenic\, and challenging terrain in the Western Ghats. \nThis is not a city road race. The Malnad Ultra is a true wilderness trail experience — remote\, demanding\, and deeply rewarding for those who earn their finish. \n\nEvent Overview\nEvent: 10th Tekion Malnad Ultra \nDate: Saturday\, 28 November 2026 \nVenue: GPL Ground\, Mallanduru\, Karnataka \nOrganised by: GIREM \nRegistrations Open: 1 August 2026 \nRegistrations Close: 1 November 2026 (or when category caps are reached) \nQualification Deadline: 7 November 2026 \nEmail: run@malnadultra.com \n\nAbout the Course\nThe Malnad Ultra course is laid out in the heartland of Indian coffee country — the Malnad region of South India. Expect dense forest trails\, significant elevation gain and loss\, remote terrain\, and the kind of natural beauty that only a trail runner gets to experience up close. \nAll categories start and finish at GPL Ground\, Mallanduru. The 100 KM is two loops of the 50 KM course\, and the 50 KM Day and Night editions share the same course — only start times and cut-offs differ. \n\nRace Categories\n30 KM Trail Run\nStart: 7:30 AM | Cut-off: 6.0 hours (End: 1:30 PM) Elevation: +/- 951 metres ITRA Points: 1 | Cap: 400 entries \nDesigned for first-time trail runners and regular hikers. Runners who have completed a few half marathons on road are well-suited for this category. The 6-hour cut-off may appear comfortable\, but the rugged terrain will test many participants. \nQualification — meet any one: \n\nPrevious Malnad Ultra participant (any edition\, any distance\, started the race)\nSub 2:30 half marathon (21 km) at an officially timed event in 2026\nNon-zero ITRA Performance Index (provide your ITRA ID)\n\n\n50 KM Trail Run — Day Edition\nStart: 7:00 AM | Cut-off: 10 hours (End: 5:00 PM) Intermediate Cut-off: 38 km checkpoint by 3:00 PM Elevation: +/- 1\,705 metres | (USD 44) ITRA Points: 2 | Cap: 400 entries \nDesigned for regular marathoners and experienced hikers. No special equipment required as the course is mostly non-technical. \nQualification — meet any one: \n\nPrevious Malnad Ultra finisher (any edition\, any distance)\nSub 5:30 full marathon (42 km) at an officially timed event in 2026\nITRA Performance Index > 275 (provide your ITRA ID)\nFinished a trail run of 30 km or more within cut-off in 2026\nCompleted a 50 km stadium run within 7 hours in 2026\n\n\n50 KM Trail Run — Night Edition\nStart: 4:30 PM | Cut-off: 11 hours (End: 3:30 AM\, 29 Nov) Intermediate Cut-off: 38 km checkpoint by 1:30 AM Elevation: +/- 1\,705 metres |ITRA Points: 2 | Cap: 100 entries \nFor experienced runners who want the thrill of night trail running or prefer cooler temperatures. Also ideal for runners who want to pace a 100 KM participant through their second loop. Headlights or hand-held flashlights are mandatory. \nQualification: Same as 50 KM Day edition. \n\n100 KM Ultra\nStart: 6:30 AM | Cut-off: 21 hours (End: 3:30 AM\, 29 Nov) Intermediate Cut-offs: 50 km loop must start by 4:30 PM | 88 km checkpoint by 1:30 AM Elevation: +/- 3\,410 metres | ITRA Points: 4 | No entry cap \nThe ultimate endurance challenge at Malnad. Two full loops of the 50 KM course through the night. Headlights or hand-held flashlights are mandatory. Finishers in this category are eligible to apply for the Western States 100 (WSER) 2028 lottery. \nQualification — meet any one: \n\nPrevious Malnad Ultra finisher in 50 KM or higher category\nCompleted two sub-5:30 full marathons (42 km) at officially timed events in 2026\nITRA Performance Index > 375 (provide your ITRA ID)\nFinished a trail run of 50 km or more within cut-off in 2026\nCompleted a 75 km stadium run within 11 hours in 2026\n\n\nRegistration Caps — Secure Your Spot Early\n\n\n\n\nCategory\nEntry Cap\n\n\n\n\n30 KM\n400 entries\n\n\n50 KM Day\n400 entries\n\n\n50 KM Night\n100 entries\n\n\n100 KM\nNo cap\n\n\n\n\nRegistrations open at midnight on 1 August 2026 and close on 1 November 2026 or when caps are reached — whichever comes first. \n\nKey Dates\n\n\n\n\nMilestone\nDate\n\n\n\n\nRegistrations Open\n1 August 2026\n\n\nRegistrations Close\n1 November 2026\n\n\nOnline Race Briefing\n17 October 2026\n\n\nQualification Proof Deadline\n7 November 2026\n\n\nBib Pickup\n27 November 2026\, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Estate Cafe\n\n\nRace Day\n28 November 2026\n\n\n\n\nBib pickup also available on race morning at the start area. Arrive at least 90 minutes before your start time. Bibs will only be handed to the registered participant. \n\nOn Race Day\n\nHot breakfast or lunch provided to all participants at the start area\nAid stations and water points positioned across the course\nBaggage facility available at the start/50 km mark for 100 KM runners\nPhysical course markers take precedence over GPX files\n\n\nQualifications — Important Rules\n\nQualification proof must be submitted as an online link to official event results only\nPDFs\, screenshots\, and self-supported run records are not accepted\nDeadline for submission: 7 November 2026 via email to run@malnadultra.com\nEntries without qualification proof by the deadline will be cancelled with no refund\nNot sure if you qualify? Email the team before registering for confirmation\n\n\nAffiliations & Recognition\nThe Malnad Ultra is a proud member of the South India Trail Grail — a six-event trail series across the Western and Eastern Ghats. Complete four 50 KM+ distances across these events between 2025–2027 to earn a special badge of recognition. \nThe event is also listed on the ITRA Race Calendar and UTMB Index\, and the 100 KM category qualifies runners for the Western States Endurance Run (WSER) 2028 lottery. \n\nRegister for The Malnad Ultra 2026\nRegistrations open 1 August 2026. The 30 KM and 50 KM categories have entry caps and will fill up — register early. \nrun@malnadultra.com \nOrganised by GIREM | Title Sponsor: Tekion\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/the-malnad-ultra-2026/
LOCATION:Chikkamagaluru
CATEGORIES:Competition,Endurance,Running,Trail Running
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