Nilgiris 100, in its fifth edition in 2016, will be conducted on a single day for both men and women, with our focus on promoting women in ultra running field, and extend our effort to have more men and women race in these spectacular Western Ghat mountains, supporting each other and defining their own running and winning moments. Celebrating women and men equally, we set out to give them both a chance to run and support the other.
Nilgiris 100 Ultra is an North Face UTMB qualifier with 2 points in the 100Kms category, awarded by ITRA (International Trail Running Association)
A race in the Nilgiris is a true Blue run as ‘Nil’ ‘giri’ means Blue Mountain, and they are part of the larger Western Ghats extending in to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. The race is set amidst beautiful Nilgiri hills, taking you higher for breathtaking views and mist laden clouds. This is the second edition in the Nilgiris. Starting at midnight means one gets a chance to witness glorious sunrise in the hills. For a spectacular year end race, come run with us in this beautiful location that is close to major cities such as Bangalore, Coimbatore and Chennai.
Last date for registration: October 1, 2016
Some images from previous editions.
NILGIRIS ULTRA is a GLOBERACERS‘ race. For other Globeracers races and activities, follow the link here: http://www.globeracers.com.
October 30, 2014 at 3:24 pm
I’m willing to join the marathon Race..
How to join the race?
November 1, 2014 at 4:55 am
Please see race details and register at http://www.nilgirisultra.com
November 8, 2015 at 6:47 pm
Last date is over,if there is any chance to joining
March 10, 2015 at 10:17 pm
I have already registered for the 2015 edition. I wanted to know if this is primarily a road run? is their any trail (off road) whatsoever?
March 11, 2015 at 4:47 am
Hello Himanshu,
It is all road. It may slightly uneven for short 50meter distance at one or two places. Otherwise it is a good road.
Train well. Look forward to seeing you in December.
Best wishes
Kavitha.
March 11, 2015 at 4:23 pm
We need ur contact number to have some conversation with ur group
March 17, 2015 at 5:18 am
Hi, you can write to us at info@globeracers.com with your questions and one of us will get back with you. Thank you.
April 7, 2015 at 8:25 am
Hi,
I have sent an email for a few clarifications.
P/S
Please amend my name in your list of runners as follows:
Mohd Syafei Bin Ahmad
Thank You
April 26, 2015 at 2:51 pm
Replied, Mohd. Please check your email.
April 22, 2015 at 10:36 am
Hi, is there 75K category? I see it mentioned some places on the website, but not everywhere. Thanks!
April 23, 2015 at 3:54 pm
Yes, Surya, yes it is. We will review the site for inconsistencies. Thank you.
May 8, 2015 at 2:04 am
pls say how to register
July 9, 2015 at 8:56 am
Hey Anish,
Registration link and every other detail is available on http://nilgirisultra.com/the-race/
Please call us on +91 888 423 5352 if you have more queries. Thanks. 🙂
May 12, 2015 at 8:32 am
I would like to know the distance of one loop and how many loops do we have to run for the 100 KM.
May 19, 2015 at 12:50 pm
Hello Ravi, the race track is 50kms one way out and back on the same route.
June 6, 2015 at 7:27 am
Hi
I’ve got 2 full marathon certificate n by this November I’ll have one ultra certificate with me..
But registration closes by oct..
Can I compete in the 100kms event..
June 8, 2015 at 1:03 am
Hi Rahul,
If you are going to be completing the ultra before Nilgiris, yes, you can participate in the 100Km category.
July 3, 2015 at 3:12 am
Hi,I have contact number..how to registed? And how much of registed amount……. Pls tel as then this my mobile number 8056911001… Thank u
July 9, 2015 at 8:54 am
Hi Vicky, Registration link and every other detail is available on http://nilgirisultra.com/the-race/
Please call us on +91 888 423 5352 if you have more queries. Thanks. 🙂
July 16, 2015 at 11:23 am
Can I have my friends/crew assist me throughout the duration of the race (100k)? Follow me with my nutrition, fuel and other miscellaneous supplies?
July 17, 2015 at 4:53 am
Hello, Himanshu, yes, you can have a support team, but they cannot follow you all the way. They can travel on the route and stop at a location and help you out and then go ahead and wait for you. The route is narrow and a slow moving vehicle is not recommended. If you have specific need for the vehicle please write to us at info@globeracers.com. Happy running.
July 19, 2015 at 1:42 am
yes of course kkanaparthy…….. i definitely do not want them following me all the way but more like every 20-25 km or so meet up incase i need something and that way i do not have to carry any additional gear!
July 19, 2015 at 7:35 am
That will be fine, Himanashu. Do let us know if you require any further assistance. Look forward to see you in December. Happy running.
July 23, 2015 at 3:56 pm
how to join the running race
July 27, 2015 at 2:52 pm
Register here:http://nilgirisultra.com/registration/ 🙂
August 10, 2015 at 9:57 am
Looks like the para under Race Schedule in page ‘The Race’ is not updated.
I will have completed 2 half marathons, one 25km ultra and a full marathon by October. Can I register for the 50km in the Nilgiris Ultra?
August 11, 2015 at 3:01 am
Sure, Suriya, with your schedule as planned, you can register for 50Kms at Nilgiris.
August 13, 2015 at 8:14 am
Thank you. That’s encouraging.
August 28, 2015 at 11:58 am
Hi, Is this year’s 100K also UTMB qualifying race for 2016 ?
September 3, 2015 at 4:19 am
Hi Rahul, yes.
September 3, 2015 at 4:25 am
A friend of mine would like to signup for 25Km but he will run his first 2 half marathons (eligibility requirements) after the registration. Is that okay,?
September 4, 2015 at 1:07 pm
Sure, Rahul, that will be ok as long as he completes those half marathons and trains appropriately.
September 4, 2015 at 1:13 pm
Great! Thanks.
September 4, 2015 at 9:11 am
I have run 8 half marathons during my college days and have certificates for four of those. Its been a year without running any races but I am practicing. I am a native of Ooty and which distance category i could participate..?
September 4, 2015 at 1:06 pm
Hi Ashwanth, please register for 25kms distance. Based on your running history that will suit you the best.
Best wishes
October 10, 2015 at 8:56 am
Hi Kavitha ji what is the cut off time for the 100k pl
October 16, 2015 at 7:22 am
Hello Ramakrishna, please review all race details here: http://nilgirisultra.com/the-race/
October 18, 2015 at 7:07 am
sir ,
1. do we need to bring the certificate of 2 half marathons with us for 25km race?
2. what exactly is the starting point and ending point, are they same?
3. can you detail about the accomodation or nearby good hootels?
Thanks
P.Saravanan.
October 23, 2015 at 2:48 am
Hi Saravanan,
No, you do not need to bring certificates. When you register, please provide details of your running experience in the field provided for the same.
Start and finish points are the same. Depending on the weather conditions on the day of the race, race start point will either be YWCA or beyond Lovdale junction.
You can book at the local YWCA. Details are here: Phone: 0423-2444262/2442218. You can also visit their website: http://www.ywcaagooty.com for more details on accommodation.
October 25, 2015 at 3:51 pm
Hello Kavitha. I am Manish and had done 25k at nilgiris last year. Planning to do 50k this yr. but there is a possibility of me not able to attend because of a personal event – so not sure if I can come…wanted to know if there is a cancellation option. have read on FB sometime before, that rollover to next year option is available…Plese let me know once u see this message – hoping u see this today . Worst case , can i register tomorrow? Couple of other friends also will register
October 26, 2015 at 12:53 am
Hello Manish,
Thank you for writing. We received your message. Yes, we rollover your registration to the next calendar year, applicable to any of the GR races. If you wish to register, do let us know and we can make the link available for registration. Look forward to seeing you again in December.
Best wishes
Kavitha.
October 27, 2015 at 12:19 pm
Hi there,
I very much like to signup for 100K distance but I’m still not sure if I can make it to Ooty in Dec.
I live in Denmark & most probably will be visiting India in December first week. When is the last date for registration? And is it possible to signup 1 week before the race?
Cheers, Rahul
October 28, 2015 at 10:02 am
Hello Rahul, if you wish to sign up and unable to attend the race, we allow a one time roll-over to next edition or any race that GR organizes in the next 12 months. Last date for registration is November 1, 2015 and all registrations must be received by then. Happy running.
October 28, 2015 at 2:13 pm
Thanks, I have signed up now! Really looking forward to my first official race in India. Could you please suggest a good accomodation near the start/finish area?
October 28, 2015 at 5:37 am
Hi Kavitha,
I had trouble signing up for 25K run after having forgotten my password. Is there a possibility of accommodating me for the run now although the due date for registration has lapsed.
October 28, 2015 at 9:48 am
Hi Mamatha,
Registration is open until November 1 to facilitate some of the late registrants due to festival holidays. You can register before it closes.
Best wishes,
Kavitha.
November 4, 2015 at 2:17 pm
Hello, my name is Tom from Oxford in England. I’d love to take part in the 50 Niligris – it looks fantastic. I do endurance running and love running in hills. In the UK I’m involved with an adventure race (I have given you the website in my details section). I see that I am slightly late to qualify but just wondered if there was still any chance to take part. I’d really appreciate it if I could. Fingers crossed but I wish you all the best with the event whatever happens, it looks wonderful. Best wishes, Tom (Fremantle)
November 4, 2015 at 2:47 pm
Hello Tom, the registration link is open until November 5 midnight IST. If you wish to register, please do so now. It will be great to have you at the race. Happy running.
The website you provided in the details is not opening at our end. Please do check the spelling.
November 4, 2015 at 3:05 pm
Many thanks for getting back so promptly. I’ll crack on and register pronto!
November 4, 2015 at 4:14 pm
Pleasure. See you soon. You can email us at info@globeracers.com if you have any travel related questions.
November 9, 2015 at 7:42 am
Hello Ms. Kavitha, I planned to register for 25km category this year but due to my office commitments which clashed with nilgiri ultra, I had to drop the plan. Now I come to know that my official commitment is postponed and I am free now. Would like to register now. It is for me and my friend. Hence I request you guys to open up the registration. Please help.
November 12, 2015 at 5:21 pm
does the 100k start at 02:00 or 04:00? thank you
November 13, 2015 at 6:15 am
Hello Himashu, it starts at 2am. If weather conditions aren’t suitable, then we will have to start at 4am if fog is an issue. Unless until it is absolutely necessary, race starts as usual at 2am.
November 14, 2015 at 3:17 am
Thank you
March 25, 2016 at 7:06 am
Hi,
As on date I have completed 9 half marathons including mount Abu trail half marathon. Can participate in 50km category?
March 28, 2016 at 12:07 am
Hi Hemant, yes you can register for 50Km category provided you train well for longer distance. Happy running.
June 30, 2016 at 4:44 pm
I had complete 55 k vadodara ultra, 12 hrs mumbai ultra, FM – scmm, more than 3 HM last year. Also ran sprr at ahmedabad (76 k) this year. Am I eligible for 100k?
June 30, 2016 at 4:47 pm
Yes, Durgesh, you can register for 100Kms. Happy running. Look forward to see you in November.
July 25, 2016 at 10:02 am
My age is 49, I wish to take part in 75 Km or 100 Km. Is there age group for me and what is the cash prizes in my age group
July 29, 2016 at 4:13 pm
Hello Sanjay, your participation in any of the categories depends on your current experience. Please read the requirements for each category published on the website. There are no cash prizes in these races.
August 2, 2016 at 6:31 am
Hi Team, I am interested to run 75K/100K. I have run 2 full marathons and 5 half marathons in 2016. Expected to do one full marathon and 3 half marathons more before the Nilgiris Ultra. I believe I am in good form and shape to run my first Ultra. Kindly let me know my eligibility for 75K/100K registration. Thank you!
August 4, 2016 at 12:58 pm
Hello Jithin, sure, with the training structure you have you can register for the 75Kms. Look forward to see you in November.
August 12, 2016 at 9:19 am
What’s the registration fee for 25/50/75/100km races. Could you share?
August 17, 2016 at 5:10 am
Hello Ganesh, details are here: https://nilgirisultra.com/the-race/
October 26, 2016 at 2:36 am
Hello
I registered for 25k in 2015. The race was canceled due to the floods. I had opted for carrying the registration forward to 2016. I have emailed 3 times in past 2 months. I’m yet to receive any confirmation from your end. Pl confirm immediately as I need to make plans.