The 10th Tekion Malnad Ultra
India’s trail ultra in the heart of Indian coffee country returns on Saturday, 28 November 2026. The start and finish are at GPL Ground, Mallanduru, just 4 km from Suraksha Homestay.
Event details
- 28 Nov 2026Saturday race day
- 27 Nov 2026Bib pickup
- MallanduruGPL Ground, start and finish
- 4 categories30, 50 (day), 50 (night), 100 km
Race categories
- 30 kmStarts 7:30 AM, with 6 hours to finish.
- 50 km (Day)Starts 7:00 AM, with 10 hours to finish.
- 50 km (Night)Starts 4:30 PM on race day and finishes by 3:30 AM the next morning.
- 100 kmStarts 6:30 AM, with a finish cut-off of 3:30 AM the next morning.
The course runs through coffee plantations in the Western Ghats. Please check the official site for current registration status, dates, rules and availability.
A homestay near Mallandur for race weekend
Looking for a homestay near Mallandur or near the Malnad Ultra? Suraksha Homestay is a hilltop coffee estate homestay surrounded by coffee plantations, 4 km from the start. Rest well, wake up to mountain air and birdsong, and enjoy a free bonfire in the evening.
Runners, crews and families are welcome. Rooms fill up early around race weekend, so contact us soon. There is no online payment; call or WhatsApp and we’ll confirm directly.
Choose a stay for your crew
- Running with a team? See our group homestay, for up to 25 guests.
- Travelling as friends? See the bachelor friendly cottage.
- Bringing family to cheer you on? See the family rooms.
See all stay options, the tariff and how to reach us. After the race, explore places around.