OOTYULTRA Races - All Distances

9th edition registration highlights

The 9th edition of OOTYULTRA takes over the Nilgiris on 22-Mar-2026. Registration opened 31-Oct-2025 and includes themed entries for every distance, community initiatives, and the #ultramalaivasi promise of safety, premium support, and sustainability.

Key dates

31-Oct-2025 · Registration opens
22-Feb-2026 · Regular registration/qualification window closes
26-Feb to 1-Mar-2026 · Late registration & transfers
2-Mar-2026 onwards · Charity window (100% proceeds fund Dodanni Panchayat School play park)
21-Mar-2026 · #ultramalaivasi Expo Day
22-Mar-2026 · Race Day

#ultramalaivasi promise

Professional timing, premium race-day services, and scenic mountain roads
Well-stocked aid stations, reliable route support, and safety-first policies
Personalized medals, community initiatives, and sustainability focus
Open for newbies and seasoned ultrarunners—every finish adds to the movement

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OOTYULTRA 15k

Description: 15k OOTYULRA will be run on mountain roads with close to 12 km of non-repeating sections. The first 5 km is held on flat roads before the ascent to Dodabetta Peak begins at 6 km. The climb continues through about 10 km and gains roughly 500 m in elevation.

Route & Elevation: Runners reach the second-highest peak in South India as daylight breaks, offering panoramic views of the blue mountains, Ooty town, the lake, and the racecourse. After 10 km the course descends toward the four-roads junction and then to Kothagiri, finishing at the Tea Garden at 15 km.

Distance accuracy: The 15k is approximate with +/- 1 km variance because of measurement vs GPS differences.

Start: 6:30 am with reporting by 5:45 am at the Tamil Nadu Tourism Ooty Boat House.
Cut-off: No official cut-off; the last mobile aid station (around 12 km) operates for the first three hours.
Qualification: Must be 16 years old on race day, physically/medically fit, and capable of running a 10k distance (no pre-qualification race is required).

Expo & logistics: #ultramalaivasi expo and bib collection are held at Hotel Tamil Nadu (Wenlock Road, near Charring Cross). The finish area is Government Tea Park in Battarkambai (~8.3 km from the start).

Aid stations: Every 4-5 km with electrolytes, water, banana, lemon & salt, oranges, and more.

Gear: Bib worn on the chest, a working mobile phone with the event emergency number, and layered clothing (headscarf and gloves recommended for mountain mornings). The pre-race briefing is at 4:30 pm on Saturday at the expo.

Post race & travel: Light breakfast and medical/recovery tents at the finish, with shuttle buses returning runners to Ooty. Plan to arrive in Ooty by Saturday before noon and depart on Monday after rest. Check the registration page for fees.

Year	Bib Number	Athlete	Category / Notes	Finish time	Pace
2018	1522	Giorgos Manoudis (Greece)	Men	1:33:57	06:16
2018	1520	Chandni Shyam (IND)	Women	1:55:24	07:41
2019	F-246	Ben Reynolds (UK)	Men	1:17:22	05:09
2019	F-005	Bhavani Ramamurthi (IND)	Women	1:48:58	07:16
2022	F-391	Balaji Perumal (IND)	Men (CR / MR)	1:16:48	05:07
2022	F-356	Aarathi Swaminathan (IND)	Women (WR)	1:45:07	07:00
2023	F-0434	Hariharan B	Men	1:11:00	04:44
2023	F-0685	Shilpa Thergaonkar	Women (WR)	1:34:09	06:16
2024	F-0821	Hariharan B	Men	1:05:26	04:21
2024	F-0864	Shruthi M Igoor	Women	1:46:57	07:07
2025	F-0825	Hariharan B	Men (CR / MR)	1:04:40	04:18
2025	F-0005	Arpita Bhat	Women	1:42:11	06:48

WR marks the women course record, MR the men's record, and CR the overall course record.

OOTYULTRA 30k

Description: 30k OOTYULTRA climbs ~1000 m over mountain roads with roughly 25 km of non-repeating sections. The opening 5 km is flat before Dodabetta Peak rises from 6-10 km. Afterwards the course drops to the four-roads junction and along Kotagiri.

Route & Elevation: At 15 km runners reach Tea Park, refuel, and head back out for a second 15 km loop that mixes steep downhills with rolling climbs back to Tea Park. Attention to route markers is critical.

Distance accuracy: Approx +/- 1 km variation due to measurement versus GPS.

Start: 6:30 am, reporting by 5:45 am at the Tamil Nadu Tourism Ooty Boat House.
Cut-off: No cut-off for the first 15 km; the full 30k must finish within 5:30:00 from the gun.
Qualification: Must be 18 years old on race day, physically/medically fit, and have completed an official Half Marathon within 3 hrs or a Full Marathon after 1-Jul-2025.
Notes: Your race category will automatically change to 15k on 22-Feb-2026 if we do not receive valid qualification race information. No partial refund will be provided.

Logistics: Expo and bib collection at Hotel Tamil Nadu; the finish zone remains Government Tea Park in Battarkambai.

Aid stations: Every 4-5 km with electrolytes, ultramarathon-friendly fruits and snacks, and breakfast at the finish.

Gear: Bib on the chest, a working phone with emergency number, two layers for the first hour, headscarf, gloves, and cap for sun/cold protection. Attend the 4:30 pm Saturday briefing.

Post race & travel: Light breakfast, medical/recovery tent, buses to Ooty, and travel advice to arrive by Saturday noon and depart Monday after rest. Registration fees listed on the website.

Year	Bib Number	Athlete	Category / Notes	Finish time	Pace
2018	3020	Chandramani	Men	3:12:03	06:24
2018	3039	A. Kalaimani	Women	4:12:07	08:24
2019	T-638	Kannan	Men	2:50:10	05:40
2019	T-471	Yasmin Gulab	Women	3:45:28	07:30
2022	T-294	Paras Khushalani	Men	2:41:31	05:23
2022	T-253	Sandya Shanker	Women	3:26:31	06:53
2023	S-0736	Devkanta Sharma	Men	2:47:39	05:35
2023	T-0851	Sandya Shanker	Women	3:07:07	06:14
2024	T-0390	Josh Fisher	Men (CR / MR)	2:33:38	05:07
2024	T-0559	TimTim Sharma	Women (WR)	2:48:47	05:37
2025	T-0163	Sathvik S	Men	2:36:48	05:13
2025	T-0121	Sudha	Women	3:37:47	07:15

WR, MR, and CR have the same meanings as in the 15k section.

OOTYULTRA 50k

Description: The 50k distance debuts in the 2026 edition and shares the mountain setting of the other races. Detailed route maps and elevation profiles will be published here as the event approaches.

Route & Elevation: The first sections will mirror the shorter distances before branching into the extended 50 km circuit, and course markers will guide runners through the longer non-repeating loop.

Distance accuracy: Approx +/- 1 km variance due to measurement vs GPS.

Start: 6:00 am with reporting by 5:15 am at the Tamil Nadu Tourism Ooty Boat House.
Cut-offs: No cut-off for the first 15 km, 31 km split must close within 5:30:00, and the full 50 km must finish within 9:00:00.
Qualification: Must be 18+, physically fit, and have completed a full marathon within 5:50 after 1-Jul-2025 or any ultramarathon during the qualification window. OOTYULTRA 2025 finishers of the 30k, 60k, 75k, or 90k distances qualify automatically.
Notes: Read the FAQ and Race Rules for qualification windows and submit proof within the window.

Logistics: Expo and bib collection are held at Hotel Tamil Nadu; the finish again sits at Government Tea Park.

Aid stations: Every 3-5 km with electrolytes, ultramarathon-friendly fruits & snacks, and a lunch spread at the finish.

Gear: Bib display, emergency phone, two layers of clothing, headscarf, gloves, and a cap. Visit the expo briefing at 4:30 pm Saturday.

Post race & travel: Post-race lunch, medical/recovery tent, buses to Ooty, and travel guidance to arrive by Saturday noon and depart Monday after rest.

The 50k distance is brand new. Winning times and records will be published after the inaugural 2026 edition.

OOTYULTRA 60k

Description: 60k OOTYULRA runs roughly 2000 m of elevation gain over mountain roads with about 50 km of non-repeating sections. The first 5 km are flat before the climb to Dodabetta begins at 6 km.

Route & Elevation: After reaching the peak, the course descends to the four-roads junction and heads to Kotagiri. Tea Park at 15 km becomes a central fuel station. Between 15-30 km runners complete a 15 km loop back to Tea Park (steep downhills and rolling climbs), then return for another 30 km non-repeating stretch that brings them back to Tea Park once more.

Distance accuracy: Approx +/- 1 km variance for the same measurement reasons.

Start: 6:00 am with reporting at 5:15 am.
Cut-offs: The first 15 km has no cut-off, the 30 km split closes at 5:30:00, and the 60 km must finish within 10:30:00.
Qualification: Must be 18 years old on race day, physically/medically fit, and have completed an official Full Marathon within 5 hrs 50 mins or an Ultramarathon (50+ km) after 1-Jul-2025.
Notes: Your race category will automatically change to a lower distance if you qualify in that category or 15k on 22-Feb-2026 if we do not receive valid qualification race information. No partial refund will be provided.

Logistics: Expo & bib pick-up at Hotel Tamil Nadu and the finish at Government Tea Park.

Aid stations: Every 5 km with electrolytes, ultramarathon-friendly fruits & snacks, and lunch at the finish.

Gear: Mandatory bib on the chest, emergency phone, two layers for the initial hour, headscarf, gloves, and a cap. Attend the 4:30 pm Saturday briefing.

Post race & travel: Post-race lunch, medical/recovery tent, and shuttle buses to Ooty. Plan to be in Ooty before Saturday noon and depart Monday after recovery.

Year	Bib Number	Athlete	Category / Notes	Finish time	Pace
2018	6022	Georgy Cherian	Men	7:29:45	07:29
2018	6015	Chris Walter	Women (WR)	7:14:46	07:14
2019	S-747	Murali Gaddam	Men	6:16:23	06:16
2019	S-783	Nikita Seth	Women	8:05:59	08:05
2022	S-259	Vijay Kumar Singh	Men	6:14:58	06:14
2022	S-128	Anitha Mysore Shivanna	Women	8:49:49	08:49
2023	S-0390	Paras Khushalani	Men (CR / MR)	5:52:02	05:52
2023	S-0431	Yasmin Gulab	Women	7:52:11	07:52
2024	S-0637	Paras Khushalani	Men	6:02:10	06:02
2024	S-0491	Dolly	Women	8:14:49	08:14
2025	S-0654	Sreekanth K	Men	6:43:09	06:43
2025	S-0276	Mehwish Hussain	Women	7:45:08	07:45

WR marks the women record and CR the course record.

OOTYULTRA 75k

Description: Introduced in 2025, the 75k category climbs ~2100 m over mountain roads with about 50 km of non-repeating sections. The opening 5 km is flat before the Dodabetta ascent from 6-10 km.

Route & Elevation: After Tea Park at 15 km, runners tackle a 15 km loop back to Tea Park, followed by a 30 km loop and a final 15 km segment featuring ~7 km downhill, ~4 km rolling terrain, and a ~4 km climb to the finish.

Distance accuracy: The 75k is approximate with +/- 2 km variance.

Start: 6:00 am with reporting at 5:15 am.
Cut-offs: 15k no cut-off, 30k by 5:30:00, 60k by 10:30:00, and the full 75k by 12:00:00.
Qualification: Must be 18 years old on race day, physically/medically fit, and provide one of the following: OOTYULTRA 90k finisher (past editions), OOTYULTRA 2025 60k in under 9:45 hrs, or an official Full Marathon within 5:00 hrs / Ultramarathon (50+ km) completion after 1-Jul-2025.
Notes: Your race category will automatically change to a lower distance if you qualify in that category or 15k on 22-Feb-2026 if we do not receive valid qualification race information. No partial refund will be provided.

Logistics: Expo & bib collection at Hotel Tamil Nadu; finish at Government Tea Park.

Aid stations: Every 5 km with electrolytes, ultramarathon-friendly fruits & snacks, and lunch at the finish.

Gear: Mandatory bib on the chest, emergency phone, two layers for cold, headscarf, gloves, and cap. Briefing at 4:30 pm Saturday.

Post race & travel: Post-race lunch, medical tent, buses to Ooty, and travel advice to arrive by Saturday noon and leave Monday after rest.

Year	Bib Number	Athlete	Category / Notes	Finish time	Pace
2025	SF-0723	Partha Narayana Shreedhar Hegde	Men (CR / MR)	10:03:54	08:03
2025	SF-0093	Dolly	Women (WR)	10:23:49	08:19

CR = Course Record, MR = Men's Record, WR = Women's Record.

OOTYULTRA 90k

Description: This invitation/application-only category requires an Expression of Interest via the registration page. The 90k course climbs ~2642 m and includes roughly 50 km of non-repeating sections, starting with the flat 5 km before Dodabetta and continuing through Tea Park and Kotagiri before doubling back on the final 30 km.

Route & Elevation: After the initial climb and the Tea Park checkpoint at 15 km, runners proceed through a 15 km loop to return, then a 30 km non-repeating section before reversing direction to finish at Tea Park. Expect steep downhills, rolling sections, and a final climb into the finish area.

Distance accuracy: Approx +/- 2.5 km; plan pacing accordingly.

Start: 6:00 am with reporting at 5:15 am.
Cut-offs:
- 15k: aim for <2:00:00 (suggested).
- 30k: aim for <4:10:00 (suggested).
- 60k: official cut-off at 8:45:00.
- 80k: official cut-off at 10:50:00.
- 90k finish: 12:00:00.
Official cut-offs begin at 60k; earlier checkpoints are recommendations for pacing.
Qualification requirements: Invitation/application only. History of running several full marathons and ultramarathons (50 km+), ideally with a ~sub 4:10 full-marathon finish, along with one or more of the following (2024/2025):

OOTYULTRA 2024 or 2025 60k in <8:15 hrs - Golden Ticket entry.
100 Miler road race in <25 hrs.
100 km road run in <12:30 hrs.
12 hr stadium run with 90+ km.
Malnad Ultra 100 km in <15 hrs.
Malnad Ultra 50 km in <6:30 hrs.
Comrades Marathon in <11 hrs.
Tata Ultra 50k in <6:40 hrs.
Khardungla Challenge 72k in <11:30 hrs.
Or a comparable mountain ultra completed in 2024/2025.

Write to info@ootyultra.com if you have questions. The technical team reviews every submission before issuing an invitation.

Logistics: Expo and bib collection at Hotel Tamil Nadu; finish at Government Tea Park with shuttle buses back to Ooty.

Aid stations: Approximate intervals of every 5 km with electrolytes, ultramarathon-friendly fruits/snacks, a lunch offering at 60 km, and post-run snacks at the finish.

Gear: Bib on the chest, a working mobile phone, two layers of clothing for cold starts, light gloves, and a cap. Join the expo briefing at 4:30 pm Saturday.

Post race & travel: Post-race lunch, medical/recovery tent, and buses to Ooty. Travel guidance encourages arrival by Saturday before noon and departure on Monday after resting.

Application: Use the registration link below to submit your Expression of Interest.

Year	Bib Number	Athlete	Category / Notes	Finish time	Pace
2022	N-044	Velu P	Men	10:48:31	07:12
2022	N-040	Preeti Lala	Women (WR)	11:38:27	07:45
2023	N-0354	Sugourav Goswami	Men	10:29:11	06:59
2024	N-0940	Geeno Antony	Men (CR / MR)	9:52:24	06:34
2025	N-0057	Subindas A B	Men	10:43:31	07:09

WR, MR, and CR follow the same definitions used earlier.

(Expression of Interest / application required)