Deccan Ultra 2024
Starts On - 11th Feb 2024
Ends On - 12th Feb 2024
Description
India, a land of diverse terrain, ranging from the rocky faces of the Himalayas to the forested slopes of the Sahyadris and the Western Ghats, offers grueling and challenging race routes.
With the Deccan Ultra, we introduce trails nestled deep within the Sahyadri Range, offering mesmerizing views of the Deccan Plateau. The Deccan Ultra route includes the highest peak of Maharashtra, Kalsubai at an altitude of 1646m and also the toughest triple-trouble forts in Sahyadri; Alanggad, Madangad and Kulanggad, commonly called the AMK.
The route is a mix of easy-ascent slopes as well as treacherous rocky outcrops overlooking the valley below. To climb the near-vertical slopes there are iron ladders along the course. The 115km and 80km category circulates around the Bhandardhara dam and involves climbing 5 forts and the Kalsubai peak. Newly added 100 mile (161km) race pass via a beautiful mountain zone of windmills.
Categories:
161 KM:
161 KM:
Elevation Gain: 6590 m
Highest Altitude: 1650m
Cut-Off time: 35 hrs
ITRA Points: 6
115 KM:
Elevation Gain: 4580 m
Highest Altitude: 1650m
Cut-Off time: 26 hrs
ITRA Points: 5
80 KM:
Elevation Gain: 3560 meter
Highest Altitude: 1650m
Cut-Off time: 16 hrs
ITRA Points: 4
55 KM
Elevation gain: 2160 m
Highest Altitude: 1650m
Cut-Off time: 11 hrs
ITRA Points: 3
30 KM
Elevation gain: 1330 m
Highest Altitude: 1650m
Cut-Off time: 7 hrs
ITRA Points: 2
13 KM
Elevation gain: 850 meter
Highest Altitude: 1650m
Cut-Off time: No Cut-off
Qualifying Criteria
The course is set on mountainous terrain and is a mix of easy-ascent slopes to treacherous rocky outcrops. It requires you to climb and descent technical sections. As this race, organized by Grand Indian Trails, does not require a medical certificate, participants are asked to please understand and accept the risks of accidents that can be caused by the race. To be able to enjoy the race, it is recommended for participants to practice regularly.
The participants must meet the following criteria:
- You must be 18 years of age or older before Feb 10, 2024 to take part in 161K, 115K, 80K, 55K, 30K and 12 years of age or older to take part in 3K & 13K.
- For registering for 35K, one must have completed a Half Marathon in 02:30Hrs.
- For registering for 55K, one must have completed a Full Marathon in 05:00Hrs or any Ultra Marathon within the cut-off time prescribed by the organisers of the race. For 12hr runs like stadium runs, one must have atleast run 50kms.
- For registering for the 80K, one must have completed an Ultra marathon (atleast 60KMs) with a minimum elevation gain of 1000m within the cut-off specified by the organisers of that race.
- For registering for the 115K & 161K, one must have completed an Ultra marathon (atleast 100KMs) with a minimum elevation gain of 3000m within the cut-off specified by the organisers of that race.
- Races run after 01-Jan-2023 will only be considered as a qualifying race for Deccan Ultra 2024.
- There is no qualifying criteria for the 3K & 13K categories.
Race schedule -
Saturday, 10th Feb 2024
9:00am – Bus leaves from Dadar (Cafe Coffee Day)
10:00am – Bus leaves from Andheri (Bus Travelers stop)
2:00pm – Reach Basecamp Waki Dam (Krushnavanti Base Camp)
2:30am: Arrival at Base Camp and Tent allocation
03:30-5:00pm: Leisure time / Acclimatisation
05:00-05:30pm: Bib Collection / Evening tea and snacks
05:30–06:30pm: Race briefing & route introduction
07:00–08:00pm: Pre-race Dinner
Sunday, 11th Feb 2024
03:00am: Wake up call
03:30-06:15am: Breakfast
03:50am: Assemble at Race start line 115km & 80km
04:00am: Race Flag-Off 115km & 80km
06:10am: Assemble at Race start line – 55km and 30km
06:30am: Race Flag-Off – 55km and 30km
07:00am: Bus leaves for the start venue of 13km
07:45am: Assemble at Race start line – 13km
08:00am: Race Flag-Off – 13km
02:00pm: Cutoff for 30km
12:00-03:30pm: Lunch
06:30pm: Cutoff for 55km
08:00-10:30pm: Dinner and post-race party
10:00pm: Cutoff time for 80km
Monday, 12th Feb 2024
4:00am: Cutoff time for 115km
7:00am: Breakfast
9:00am – Bus leaves from Basecamp “Waki Dam”
1:30pm – Drop at Andheri
2:30pm – Drop at Dadar
Cancellation & Refund Policy
# Any cancellation before 60 days will be eligible for a 100% refund of the registration fee.
# Any cancellation between 60-45 days will be eligible for a 50% refund of the registration fee.
# Any cancellation between 44-30 days will be eligible for a 25% refund of the registration fee.
# Any cancellation between 30-0 days will not be eligible for a refund under any circumstances.
For More details:
Website: www.thedeccanultra.com
Email: contact@grandindiantrails.com
Contact: +91-9879113145
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