Bangalore Ultra, the country’s oldest Ultra Marathon also boasts the largest congregation of ultra-runners . Over the last decade, the ultra-running in India has taken a big leap, with runners growing by the numbers and races popping up. Thinking of running long? Take on the ultra race happening on the outskirts of Namma Bengaluru. The world of ultra running takes runners to some of the most idyllic locations, where the distance and environment present the perfect test for one’s endurance. Ultra running not only challenges one physically but also strengthens the mental capabilities.
WHY ULTRA MARATHON?
Bangalore Ultra is the subcontinent’s first and longest running Ultramarathon. And you’re here in time to celebrate the 11th edition! At Bangalore Ultra, we take pride in the responsibility that comes with starting a revolution, Runners get a chance to do an Ultra in safe conditions! Bangalore Ultra is the cradle of Ultra runners in the country. People who have cut free essay writer their ultrarunning teeth at the Bangalore Ultra have gone on to run at iconic ultramarathons worldwide.
COMMUNITY
You run in a cheerful, festival-like environment, amid new runners and circuit regulars. You meet old friends here and make new ones.
CHALLENGE
You get to go the distance—literally. You get to do more than what you have done before. You get to train for it and challenge yourself and test your mettle. The Bangalore Ultra offers a variety of distances so that you can challenge yourself no matter how experienced a runner you are. The underlying principle is to push yourselves, as runners, out of your comfort zones and go after the tough stuff.
CHOW
Nothing tastes better than the post-run lemonade. Ask anybody at the Ultra. Post-race refueling is managed by runner-caterers with attention paid to the science of race nutrition and post-race recovery. The Ultra nutrition crew has been lapping up accolades in the last two years
MEDICAL AID
Ambulances are at hand, at specific race points. Many route marshals are trained medical first responders who are trained to look out for running-related medical situations like Hyponatremia. Mandatory hourly medical check-ups occur for the Ultra runners 12 hours onwards into the race. Our medical crew also consists of dedicated long distance runners, who not just know how to treat injuries, but also what it takes for a runner to be out there, battling it out in their head.
