SWARAJYA ULTRA

SWARAJYA ULTRA: Run the Legacy, Earn the Swarajya

This isn't just another ultra. This is history under your feet. A point-to-point journey from Birthplace to Throne, tracing the paths that carved a warrior's destiny, from Purandar Fort to Raigad Fort.

Born in the Sahyadris, forged in the spirit of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, and brought to life by blueBrigade Sports Foundation, this event challenges you to carry the fire through climbs, fatigue, doubt, and distance. It's a remembrance in motion, where every step echoes with purpose, and personal limits meet historical greatness.

Distances

• 50K
• 100K
• 161K
• 235K

The Route & Historical Significance

What to Expect

The Sahyadri unfolds in rugged green layers, mist weaving through ancient cliffs and monsoon-fed waterfalls.

• Kondanpur Ghat: Rolling hills cradle quiet roads, with soft breezes and scattered villages adding calm charm.
• Pabe Ghat: Dazzles with sweeping valley views, especially at sunrise when golden light spills over terraced slopes.
• Varandha Ghat: Stands dramatic and wild, its deep ravines, dense forests, and cloud-kissed peaks creating a powerful, untamed spectacle.

Birthplace To Throne

Purandar Fort, Rajgad Fort, Torna Fort, Raireshwar Pathar, and Mohangad will be visible to the runners for a major part of the Swarajya Ultra route.

• Purandar Fort: Holds significance as the birthplace of Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
• Rajgad Fort and Torna Fort: Used by Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj to maintain control over the Sahyadri region after succeeding Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1680.
• Purandar Fort: Remained strategically important in resisting Mughal expansion under Aurangzeb.
• Raireshwar Pathar: Symbolizes the earlier oath of Swarajya by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, continuing to inspire resistance during Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's rule.
• Mohangad: Served as a minor defensive outpost aiding surveillance.

These forts collectively supported Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's military strategies and his determined struggle against the powerful Mughal Empire.

Raigad Fort held central importance during the reign of Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. After the death of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1680, Ch. Sambhaji Maharaj was crowned at Raigad. The fort served as the political and administrative center from where he kept the dream of Swarajya alive.

Cut-off Times

• 50K: 8.30 Hrs
• 100K: 17.00 Hrs
• 161K: 29.00 Hrs
• 235K: 42.00 Hrs

Start Time

07:00 AM on 25th October

Aid Stations & Inclusions

Aid stations are located every 8 KM and include:

• Water
• Electrolytes
• Boiled Potatoes/Sweet Potatoes
• Salt
• Bananas
• Watermelon
• Oranges
• Dates
• Peanut Butter Sandwiches
• Enthusiastic blueBrigade Volunteers

Main meals will be provided at 50K, 100K, 161K, 235K. Snacks will be provided at 130K & 200K.

Terms and Conditions

1. Please choose the event category carefully; confirmed registrations are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be modified. Provide a secure email ID/mobile number that you can access regularly, as this will be the primary means of communication.
2. Users of email services that offer filtering/blocking of messages from unknown email addresses should add info@bluebrigade.club to their address list.
3. Regular updates will be sent to the mobile number provided in the registration form. This should not be treated as spam.
4. Any notice sent to the email address registered with the organizers shall be deemed as received by the runners.
5. Fill out only necessary fields for mailing purposes. Do not provide redundant data in multiple fields.
6. You are aware that running/long-distance running is an extreme sport and can be injurious to body and health. You take full responsibility for participating in the Swarajya Ultra event and do not hold the organizing committee (blueBrigade Sports Foundation) or any of its members or entities responsible for any injury, accident, or loss of life.
7. You shall consult your physician and undergo a complete medical examination to assess your suitability to participate in the ultra-event on your own responsibility. A physical fitness certificate needs to be submitted.
8. You also assume all risks associated with participating in this event including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, animals, the effects of the weather (including high heat or humidity), traffic, the condition of the road, arson or terrorist threats, and all other risks associated with a public event.
9. You agree that The Swarajya Ultra event organizers (Swarajya Ultra or blueBrigade Sports Foundation) shall not be liable for any loss, damage, illness, or injury that might occur because of your participation in the event.
10. You agree to abide by the instructions provided by the organizers from time to time in the best interest of your health and event safety.
11. Age limits: 235KM, 161KM, 100KM, 75KM, 50KM - 18 years and above only.
12. You also agree to stop running if instructed by the Race Director, Medical Staff, or Aid Station Volunteers.
13. You confirm that your name and media recordings taken during your participation may be used to publicize the event.
14. You acknowledge and agree that your personal information can be stored and used by The Swarajya Ultra Event or any other company in connection with the organization, promotion, and administration of the event and for the compilation of statistical information.
15. You confirm that, in the event of adverse weather conditions, major incidents or threats on the day, any force majeure, or restriction by authority, the organizers reserve the right to stop/cancel/postpone the event. You understand that confirmed registrations and merchandise orders are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be modified.
16. The organizers reserve the right to reject any application without providing reasons. Any amount collected from rejected applications alone will be refunded in full (excluding bank charges wherever applicable).
17. You agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to any aspect of your participation in this event, including the right of any official to deny or suspend your participation for any reason whatsoever.
18. You understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or roller blades, animals, and personal music players are not allowed in the event, and you will abide by all race rules.
19. Race day T-shirt, goodie bags, and other items are complimentary. T-shirt sizes and quantities are ordered well in advance. While we try our best to get you the correct size, you acknowledge that the organizers will not be held responsible in case of a shortage of any T-shirt size or other items.
20. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of us accepting your entry, you, yourself, and anyone entitled to act on your behalf, waive and release the event organizers, blueBrigade Sports Foundations, team members, associated organizers, all event sponsors, their representatives and successors, from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of your participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.
21. For any reason you cannot turn up on race day, no refund of any form will be given.
22. Townscript is only a service provider and is not in any way responsible for the delivery of the event.
23. Participants must personally appear for collecting the running Bibs. Bibs can be distributed in-absentee with written consent of the registered runners.
24. Runners will not be allowed to stay on the course beyond the cut-off time considering safety and health issues.
25. Runners who have taken both doses of the vaccination can only register for the event.
26. A physical fitness certificate should be taken from a qualified doctor and uploaded at the time of registration.

Refund Policy

In case of cancellation or postponement of the event due to COVID/War-related lockdowns and reasons beyond our control, alternate options will be offered to registrants to participate in our upcoming events. This means the registration fees are non-refundable but can be adjusted in our future events.

Contact Information

Queries may be addressed to: info@bluebrigade.club We request total cooperation from runners in this regard.