Munnar Marathon & Ultra 2027 - Kerala, India

The 7th Munnar Marathon returns to the highlands of Kerala on 27–28 February 2027. Organised by Kestrel Adventures and Holidays, the event offers running through tea plantations, Shola forests, eucalyptus groves and the winding roads around Munnar. Its ultra course climbs from around 1,420 m above sea level towards 2,250 m, making preparation for sustained climbs, altitude and changing mountain weather essential.

Race programme (India Standard Time, UTC+5:30)

• Saturday 27 February: 71.12 km Munnar Ultra Challenge, starting 06:00 from the High Altitude Training Center opposite the KSRTC Bus Station in Old Munnar. Reporting from 04:45; 12-hour cutoff; minimum age 18. The official route description includes the Madupetty Dam area, tea estates and eucalyptus forest.
• Sunday 28 February: 42.195 km Full Marathon starting 06:00 (report 04:30, eight-hour cutoff; minimum age 18); 21.098 km Half Marathon starting 07:00 (report 06:15, five-hour cutoff; minimum age 12). Both report to the High Altitude Training Center.
• Sunday 28 February, 7 km Run for Fun: non-competitive run starting 09:15 IST, reporting 08:00, with a two-hour cut-off and no age limit. The current 2027 registration portal confirms the High Altitude Training Center as the reporting venue and 27 February as bib collection day.

The ultra distance is 71.12 km.

Eligibility, support and race rules

The ultra requires proof of at least two full or ultra marathon finishes in the preceding two years; full marathon entrants need evidence of at least two half-marathon finishes in the preceding two years. Supporting documents are requested at bib collection. The organiser describes aid approximately every four kilometres on the full marathon, plus marshals and backup vehicles. Some sections are unpaved and uneven, and runners should be ready for steep gradients and remote mountain stretches.

Race-pack collection and registration

The authorised 2027 registration portal identifies 26 February 2027 as bib collection for ultra participants and 27 February for the Sunday marathon and half marathon; collection is at the High Altitude Training Center, opposite KSRTC Bus Station, Old Munnar, generally 10:00–19:00. Current 2027 advertised standard Indian-entry prices include ₹2,800 ultra, ₹1,800 full marathon, ₹1,350 half marathon and ₹800 7K. These are the direct portal’s standard Indian-entry tariffs. Veterans/service personnel and international entrants have separate tariffs. Ahotu offers selectable tickets for the same 2027 running categories, with prices displayed in the selected currency; its booking total may differ from the Indian-entry fees above. Confirm the applicable entrant category and final total before payment. For marathon and half-marathon entries the 2027 portal displays 31 December 2026, 23:59 IST as a ticket availability deadline; do not assume that deadline applies to every category.

The event is promoted as environmentally responsible, including an aspiration to operate carbon-neutrally. Review the latest course and eligibility notes from the organiser before travelling; hill-weather and route conditions may change.