Anamalai Trail Ultra Pollachi 2026

Anamalai Trail Ultra 2026 is an off-road endurance event at Samathur, near Pollachi in Tamil Nadu, India. Organised by Battle Ground India, the race takes runners through coconut groves, farm tracks and lake-front scenery rather than along a conventional mountain ascent or urban road course. Its distinctive format centres on a roughly 5 km, predominantly flat mud-trail loop, with runners returning regularly to the same event village.

Course and race programme

The 50K ultra comprises approximately ten laps and starts at 05:00 Indian Standard Time on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The 25K comprises five laps and starts at 06:00, while the non-competitive 10K covers two laps and also starts at 06:00. The organiser lists four-hour and two-hour cut-offs for the 25K and 10K respectively. Organiser pages have displayed different 50K cut-offs, so entrants should follow the final race briefing rather than relying on an older figure.

The repeated-loop layout keeps runners close to support crews, family and the central aid station. Organiser information describes water, electrolytes, nutrition, fruit, recovery support, medical and physiotherapy facilities, toilets, bag drop and a designated crew area. Runners should prepare for uneven earth surfaces even though the course is described as comparatively flat. Trail shoes or other sturdy footwear are recommended.

Registration and practical information

Registration closed on 17 October 2026, and the organiser's checkout currently shows entries closed. The published ticket range was INR 2,000 to INR 3,500, but a reliable fee breakdown by distance is not currently available. Advertised inclusions are a race bib, finisher medal or memento, race tee or souvenir, e-certificate, meal, hydration and medical support. Food for accompanying crew or family is not included.

The event is advertised in Samathur, Pollachi, but an exact race-village entrance or surveyed start coordinate is not published on the official page. The map pin therefore indicates Samathur village rather than a confirmed start line. Runners should obtain the final venue pin, race briefing and any weather-related updates directly from the organiser before travelling.

Featured flier: AI-assisted portrait adaptation of the organiser’s official 2026 website artwork; the original landscape is retained in the gallery.