60k OOTYULRA will be run on mountain roads (~2000 m elevation gain) with close to 50 km non-repeating sections. The first 5 km is run on flat roads, and the ascend to the Dodabetta Peak starts from the 6 km onwards. From there till about 10 km, it’s an uphill road that will take you to the second-highest peak in South India.
Most runners will reach when daylight is already broken, and you can have a breathtaking view of the blue mountains from that height. Some early runners can even witness the sun rising from the plains, and on a clear day, one can even see the Ooty town, the lake, and the racecourse.
After the 10 km, you will run down, reach the four roads junction, and run towards Kothagiri. At 15 km, you will reach the Tea Garden; this is the finish point for all categories. After the fuel reloads, you will get out of the Tea Park and get to the 15 km section. Follow the route markers on the roads/road intersections carefully.
From 15 km to 30 km is a loop of 15 km with steep downhill sections and an uphill section to get back to the Tea Park, where you will find an adequately stocked fuel station to recharge before heading out to finish the last 30 km section, which will be a non-repeating section.
From 30 km to 60 km is a loop of 30 km with steep downhill sections and multiple rolling sections to get back to the Tea Park.
Distance accuracy: The 60k distance is approximate with a ±1 km due to variations in the measurements approach vs GPS device accuracy.
Top finishers & course record
OOTYULTRA #ultramalaivasi 60k hall of fame
| Year | Bib Number | Name | Gender | Finish time |
| 2023 | S-0390 | Paras Khushalani (IND) | Men | 5:52:02 (CR) |
| 2018 | 6015 | Chris Walter (Ireland) | Women | 7:14:46 (WR) |
Expo, Start & Finish locations
- #ultramalaivasi expo & bib collection Venue: Hotel Tamil Nadu, Wenlock Road, near Charring Cross, Ooty
- Start point: Tamil Nadu Tourism Ooty Boat House
- Finish point: Government Tea Park, Battarkambai ~8.3 km away from the start
#ultramalaivasi expo and BIB-collection
Qualification
- Must be 18 years old
- Must be physically/medically fit and healthy
- Must have completed minimum a Full Marathon within 5 hrs 50 min after 1-Jul-2025. You are qualified to apply if you have completed any Ultramarathon within the OOTYULTRA Qualification Window.
- Read the FAQ & Race Rules pages carefully to understand the Qualification Window period for this edition of OOTYULTRA.
- Your qualification race must have been completed and submitted to us within the qualification window.
Race start time
- 6.00 am, reporting time is 5.15 am
Cut-off time
| Distance | 15k | 30k | 60k |
| Time from the start | No cut-off | 5:30:00 | 10:30:00 |
Registration fees
Check the registration page
Travel
- Plan to reach Ooty on Saturday before 12.00 pm
- Plan to depart from Ooty on Monday after a good rest on Sunday
- Visit the Travel section to learn more about the travel options
Aid Stations
Every 5 km
Aid Station Supplies
- Electrolytes
- Ultramarathon-friendly fruits & snacks
- Lunch (at the finish)
Mandatory Equipment
- Your BIB must be worn on your chest
- A working mobile phone with the event emergency number stored in it
Recommended Gear
- 2 layers of clothing to protect from cold/wind (first 1 hr)
- Headscarf to protect ears at the start line
- Hand gloves (recommended for first-timers to the mountains)
- Cap
Pre-Race Briefing
- 4.30 pm @ the #ultramalaivasi Expo on Saturday (one day before OOTYULTRA race day)
Post-Race
- Post-race lunch
- Medical & Recovery tent at the finish area
- Buses will bring you back to Ooty; check the pre-event announcements regarding the bus timings
