Ultribe Paderu 2026: The Ultimate Eastern Ghats Trail Ultra

Organized by the Visakha Trail Running Association (VTRA), Ultribe Paderu is the premier trail running event in the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Designed by passionate trail runners for endurance enthusiasts, this event offers an unforgettable experience across misty ridgelines, dense forests, tribal paths, and coffee plantations in the serene Eastern Ghats. ​

•Event Name: Ultribe Paderu 2026 (5th Edition) ​

•Dates: December 5–6, 2026

•Location: Runners Village, Vanjangi, Thotagunnalu, Paderu, Alluri Seetharama Raju District, Andhra Pradesh (531024) ​

•Elevation & Terrain: Located at ~900m altitude with mountain peaks, trails, stream crossings, and up to +5265m elevation gain. ​

•Price: ₹4,999 (+ taxes / service fee) ​

•Cutoff Time: 30 Hours ​

•Elevation Gain: +5,265 m

•​ITRA Points: 5 Points

•Qualification: Full Marathon under 6 hours OR Finisher of an Ultra (50 km+) within cutoffs.

•Price: ₹3,999 (+ taxes / service fee) ​

•Cutoff Time: 13 Hours ​

•Elevation Gain: +2,651 m ​

•ITRA Points: 3 Points

•​Qualification: Full Marathon under 6 hours OR Finisher of an Ultra (50 km+) within cutoffs. ​

•Price: ₹2,799 (+ taxes / service fee) ​

•Cutoff Time: 6 Hours ​

•Elevation Gain: +1,255 m

•ITRA Points: 1 Point ​

•Qualification: Half Marathon under 3 hours. ​

•Price: ₹1,799 – ₹2,299 ​

•Cutoff Time: 2 Hours ​

•Elevation Gain: +611 m

•​ITRA Points: 0 Points ​

•Qualification: Open to regular runners.

Every registered participant receives a comprehensive race package: ​

•Official Dri-Fit Running T-shirt ​

•Running BIB ​

•Official Finisher Medal (upon completing within cutoff) ​

•En-route hydration and aid stations every 7–8 km (water, electrolytes, bananas, salt, bread, peanut butter) ​

•Race day meals (Pre-race snacks, breakfast, lunch, and dinner based on category) ​

•Event photography and timing support ​

•Non-Refundable Policy: Registrations are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable. ​

•Bandit Running & Bib Switching: Prohibited. Any unauthorized bib transfer results in a 1-year ban for both parties and instant disqualification. ​

Contact & Organizer Information ​•Organizer: Visakha Trail Running Association (VTRA) ​

•Phone: +91 9985465118 ​Email: vizagtrailrunners@gmail.com , irun@vtra.run