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9th Edition, Become #ultramalaivasi
OOTYULTRA | 22-Mar-26 | SUN
9th Edition, Become #ultramalaivasi
OOTYULTRA | 22-Mar-26 | SUN
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 with 488 m of elevation gain and 317 m of elevation loss.
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.
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.
Description: 30k OOTYULTRA climbs 1087 m of elevation gain and 858 m of elevation loss over mountain roads, with about 25 km of non repeating sections. The opening 5 km is flat. Dodabetta Peak rises between 6 and 10 km. After the peak, the course drops to the Four Roads Junction and continues along the Kotagiri road.
Route & Elevation: From the Four Roads Junction, runners go into a steep downhill section towards Kenthorai Village and enter the village. They cross the Kenthorai Play Park, a community park built by OOTYULTRA. The route combines steep downhills with rolling climbs. It reaches Thummanatti Village and turns right for a long and demanding climb towards the Tea Park finish line. Focus on the route markers to stay on track.
Distance accuracy: Approx +/- 1 km variation due to measurement versus GPS.
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.
Description: The 50k distance debuts in the 2026 edition with 1529 m of elevation gain and 1302 m of elevation loss, sharing the mountain setting of the other races. Detailed route maps and elevation profiles will be published here as the event approaches.
Route & Elevation: From the Four Roads Junction, runners enter a steep downhill section towards Kenthorai Village and continue descending for approximately 9 km. After reaching the lowest point of the course near Kothumudi, rolling hills lead to the Dodanni PUP School, where OOTYULTRA is currently building a play park. This is the second such initiative. After crossing the timing mat, runners head back towards Kenthorai Village, turn left, and run through the village, crossing the Kenthorai Play Park, a community park built by OOTYULTRA. The route combines steep downhills with rolling climbs. It reaches Thummanatti Village and turns right for a long and demanding climb towards the Tea Park finish line. Focus on route markers to stay on track.
Distance accuracy: Approx +/- 1 km variance due to measurement vs GPS.
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.
Description: 60k OOTYULRA runs 1799 m of elevation gain and 1572 m of elevation loss 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: From the Four Roads Junction, runners enter a steep downhill section towards Kenthorai Village and continue descending for approximately 9 km. After reaching the lowest point of the course near Kothumudi, rolling hills lead to the Dodanni PUP School, where OOTYULTRA is currently building a play park. This is the second such initiative. After crossing the timing mat, runners go towards Thummanatti Village and reach the U turn point. On the return, runners cross the Dodanni PUP School timing mat again and head back towards Kenthorai Village, turn left, and run through the village, crossing the Kenthorai Play Park, a community park built by OOTYULTRA. The route combines steep downhills with rolling climbs. It reaches Thummanatti Village and turns right for a long and demanding climb towards the Tea Park finish line. Focus on route markers to stay on track.
Distance accuracy: Approx +/- 1 km variance for the same measurement reasons.
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.
Description: Introduced in 2025, the 75k category climbs 2423 m of elevation gain and 2196 m of elevation loss 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: From the Four Roads Junction, runners enter a steep downhill section towards Kenthorai Village and continue descending for approximately 9 km. After reaching the lowest point of the course near Kothumudi, rolling hills lead to the Dodanni PUP School, where OOTYULTRA is currently building a play park. This is the second such initiative. After crossing the timing mat, runners move towards Thummanatti Village and begin a steep climb towards Mynala, cutting through the Thummanatti forest. At Venkateswara Tea Factory, runners take a sharp left turn, pass McGans Architectural College on the left, and continue towards Kambatty, taking a U turn at T Mani Hatty. Runners then return via Kambatty, McGans Architectural College, Venkateswara Tea Factory, and Thummanatti. They cross the Dodanni PUP School timing mat again and head back towards Kenthorai Village, turn left, and run through the village, crossing the Kenthorai Play Park, a community park built by OOTYULTRA. The route combines steep downhills with rolling climbs. It reaches Thummanatti Village and turns right for a long and demanding climb towards the Tea Park finish line. Focus on route markers to stay on track.
Distance accuracy: The 75k is approximate with +/- 2 km variance.
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.
Description: This invitation/application-only category requires an Expression of Interest via the registration page. The 90k course climbs 2740 m of elevation gain and 2513 m of elevation loss 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: From the Four Roads Junction, runners enter a steep downhill section towards Kenthorai Village and continue descending for approximately 9 km. After reaching the lowest point of the course near Kothumudi, rolling hills lead to the Dodanni PUP School, where OOTYULTRA is currently building a play park. This is the second such initiative. After crossing the timing mat, runners move towards Thummanatti Village and begin a steep climb towards Mynala, cutting through the Thummanatti forest. At Venkateswara Tea Factory, runners take a sharp left turn, pass McGans Architectural College on the left, and continue towards Kambatty, T Mani Hatty, and take a U turn after crossing Ajjoor. Runners then return via Kambatty, McGans Architectural College, Venkateswara Tea Factory, and Thummanatti. They cross the Dodanni PUP School timing mat again and head back towards Kenthorai Village, turn left, and run through the village, crossing the Kenthorai Play Park, a community park built by OOTYULTRA. The route combines steep downhills with rolling climbs. It reaches Thummanatti Village and turns right for a long and demanding climb towards the Tea Park finish line. Focus on route markers to stay on track.
Distance accuracy: Approx +/- 2.5 km; plan pacing accordingly.
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)