Ananthagiri Hills Trail Run 2025

Ananthagiri Hills Trail Run 2025

Date: Sunday, 26th October 2025

Venue: Ananthagiri Hills, Vikarabad

Organized by: Society for Telangana Runners

Website: https://runnersoftelangana.com

Race Categories and Flag-off Timings:

5 KM Fun Run - Nature at Your Pace

Flag-off: 7:00 AM

A non-timed, beginner-friendly trail designed for families, walkers, and new runners.

Includes: T-shirt, Finisher Medal, Breakfast, Hydration, E-Certificate

Note: No timing chip

10 KM Timed Trail Run - Step into the Trails

Flag-off: 6:30 AM

A one-loop scenic forest trail, perfect for runners entering the trail running experience.

Includes: T-shirt, Finisher Medal, Timing Chip, Breakfast, Hydration, E-Certificate, Medical Support

21.1 KM Trail Half Marathon - Run with Rhythm

Flag-off: 6:15 AM

A two-loop trail half marathon featuring mixed elevation and forest routes.

Includes: T-shirt, Finisher Medal, Timing Chip, Breakfast, Hydration, E-Certificate, Medical Support

32 KM Endurance Run - For the Trail Warrior

Flag-off: 6:00 AM

A two-loop trail combined with hill road segments designed for experienced runners seeking endurance and elevation challenges.

Includes: T-shirt, Finisher Medal, Timing Chip, Breakfast, Hydration with Nutrition, E-Certificate, Medical and Trail Support

Minimum Age Requirements:

10 years and above for 5 km

18 years and above for all timed runs

Registration Fees (Early Bird):

5K Fun Run - 499/-

10K Trail Run - 799/-

21.1K Trail Half Marathon- 1199/-

32K Endurance Run - 1499/-

Registration Now Open

Contact Details:

9701744814

9949113931

Limited slots available. Register early to secure your spot!

The Ananthagiri forest is one of the dense forest areas in Ranga Reddy District. The distance from Hyderabad to the hills is around 70+ km( 2 hours journey by road). There are multiple train options from Hyderabad to Vikarabad.

The hills are the main water source for Osmansagar (Gandipet) and Himayathsagar which provide drinking water to Hyderabad. Ananthagiri Hill is the birthplace of the Musi river , which flows through Hyderabad. The small reservoir, the lush green jungle, the jungle trail are added attractions to this place covered by thick vegetation and beautiful streams with fresh water.

Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple , dedicated to Lord Vishnu is one of the prime attractions in Ananthagiri hills. The hills are named after this temple as Anantagiri Hills.

Along the temple there are few steps which lead to hill area with a pushkarini and lots of ruined structures and a small shiva temple. There is a standing statue of Lord Hanuman near the temple.

Ananthagiri is also popular for trekking and it offers many trekking and camping opportunities. There are two trekking trails in the forests, one that begins from the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple and another one starts 0.5 km from the temple, towards Kerelli. There is a viewpoint on the hill top which can be reached from the temple.

Nagasamudram Lake, also known as Kotpally Reservoir is set at a distance of 17 km from Padmanabha Temple. It is a picturesque location and popular among tourist visiting Ananthagiri. The Lake can be reached via Dharur junction (between Vikarabad and Tandur).

For accommodation, you can choose Hairtha Resort near Padmanabha temple. There are also private resorts like Deccan Trails....etc.

Night Camping facilities available in the hills...