Lavasa Sahyadri Hill Ultra 2026

About Lavasa Sahyadri Hill Ultra 2026

Sahyadri Hills Ultra (SHU) returns in 2026 with a refined, thoughtfully curated route through the scenic, vehicle-free roads of Lavasa. This is not just a race; it is a monsoon ultra challenge built around:

• Scenic hill terrain
• Safe, controlled race environment
• Rolling elevation profiles
• Community-driven experience
• Professional race management

You don’t get a better route for an Ultra.

Race Categories & Schedule

• 100 KM:
  • Duration: 16 Hours
  • Start Time: 6:00 PM (Saturday)
  • Finish Time: 10:00 AM (Sunday)
• 75 KM:
  • Duration: 12 Hours
  • Start Time: 4:00 AM (Sunday)
  • Finish Time: 4:00 PM (Sunday)
• 50 KM:
  • Duration: 8 Hours
  • Start Time: 6:00 AM (Sunday)
  • Finish Time: 2:00 PM (Sunday)
• 35 KM:
  • Duration: 6 Hours
  • Start Time: 7:00 AM (Sunday)
  • Finish Time: 1:00 PM (Sunday)
• 25 KM:
  • Duration: 4 Hours
  • Start Time: 8:00 AM (Sunday)
  • Finish Time: 12:00 PM (Sunday)

Route Overview

All routes are designed with loops originating from Main Gate – Lake Resort – Arch sections. Routes are carefully curated to balance challenge, elevation, and safety.

• 25K: Main Gate → Lake Resort → 1 Loop
• 35K: Main Gate → Lake Resort + Extended Section
• 50K: Main Gate → Lake Resort toward Arch (Same as previous edition)
• 75K: Main Gate → Lake Resort → Arch → Additional Loop
• 100K: Loop 1: Lake Resort → Arch → Main Gate, Loop 2: Main Gate → Lake Resort → Arch

Prize Money & Awards

Overall Podium (Male & Female):

• 1st Prize – Cash Award (as per category)
• 2nd & 3rd – Trophy

Each category will have podium recognition.

Age Categories

• Below 50 Years – Male & Female
• Above 50 Years – Male & Female

Each category has 4 prize distributions (Gender x Age Division).

Finisher Recognition

All finishers receive:

• Finisher Trophy (Chaser Plate)
• Medal
• Timing Certificate

Food & Hospitality

• 100K Runners: Dinner provided on route
• 25K / 35K / 50K / 75K: Breakfast at Start Point
• Sunday 1 PM: Community Lunch (All invited)

Registration Inclusions

• Race BIB with timing chip
• Professional timing & live results
• Hydration & nutrition support (multiple aid stations)
• Medical support
• Route marking & marshals
• Finisher Medal / Trophies
• Specially curated trophies for podium finishers
• Event photography
• Insurance coverage

Terms & Conditions

Eligibility

• Participants must be medically fit.
• Minimum age: 18 years (100K / 75K / 50K)
• Organizers reserve the right to request qualifying credentials for ultra distances.

Mandatory Gear (100K – Night Start)

For 100 KM participants:

• Headlamp (mandatory)
• Backup light or battery
• Reflective gear recommended

Participants without mandatory gear may not be allowed to start.

Cut-Off Policy

• Strict cut-offs will be enforced.
• Participants missing intermediate cut-offs may be withdrawn for safety reasons.
• Organizer decisions on cut-offs are final.

Safety & Insurance

• All participants are covered under event insurance.
• Medical aid and ambulances will be stationed strategically.
• Organizers reserve the right to modify route or timing due to weather or safety concerns.

Disqualification

Participants may be disqualified for:

• Route deviation
• Littering
• Unsportsmanlike behavior
• External pacing (unless officially allowed)
• Ignoring safety instructions

Refund & Transfer Policy

• Registration fees are non-refundable.
• Transfer policies (if any) will be communicated separately.

Media Consent

By registering, participants consent to the use of their photographs/videos for event promotion.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q. Is the route fully vehicle-free and is night running safe for 100K?
  • Lavasa provides controlled and very low to zero traffic roads. Safety marshals and route control will be deployed. Routes are safe, however, headlamps are mandatory for 100K runners.
• Q. Are aid stations well stocked?
  • Aid stations will include: Water, Electrolytes, Basic nutrition, Medical support. Placement is based on distance (~7 KM) and terrain logic.
• Q. Can I downgrade distance?
  • Downgrade requests (if permitted) must be made before bib allocation.
• Q. Is there an age category prize?
  • Yes. Prizes are distributed for: Male & Female, Below 50 & Above 50.
• Q. What happens in case of extreme weather?
  • Organizers reserve the right to delay, pause, reroute, or cancel the race in the interest of participant safety.