Dudhsagar Ultra Trail 2026

Dudhsagar Ultra Trail 2026 Experience One of India's Most Scenic Trail Running Adventures The Dudhsagar Ultra Trail 2026 takes runners deep into the heart of Goa's Western Ghats, offering an unforgettable trail running experience through dense forests, jeep trails, plantations and one of India's most iconic waterfalls. Located on the Mandovi River near the Goa–Karnataka border, Dudhsagar Waterfall is a spectacular four-tiered cascade and one of the country's tallest and most recognisable waterfalls. Its name, meaning "Sea of Milk," comes from the milky white appearance of the water as it crashes over the rocky cliffs. Beyond Goa's famous beaches lies a completely different landscape. The trails around Mollem National Park and the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary showcase lush forests, rolling hills and pristine wilderness, making Dudhsagar Ultra Trail one of India's most unique destination trail races. The Legend of Dudhsagar According to local folklore, a princess, daughter of the King of the Ghats, would bathe in a nearby lake while her attendants carried a jug of milk. One day, when a prince unexpectedly approached, the attendants poured the milk into the water to shield the princess from view. The cascading white water is said to have inspired the name Dudhsagar, meaning "Sea of Milk." Dudhsagar Ultra Race Categories 100 KM Ultra Elevation Gain: 1,530 m Highest Altitude: 650 m Cut-off Time: 16 Hours ITRA Points: 4 55 KM Ultra Elevation Gain: 640 m Highest Altitude: 201 m Cut-off Time: 7.5 Hours ITRA Points: 2 21 KM Half Marathon Elevation Gain: 280 m Highest Altitude: 201 m Cut-off Time: 4 Hours ITRA Points: 0 10 KM Trail Challenge Cut-off Time: 2 Hours ITRA Points: 0 3 KM Fun Run Cut-off Time: 1 Hour ITRA Points: 0 Course Description The race begins at the picturesque 50-acre Dudhsagar Plantation, home to a beautiful natural swimming pool. From there, runners make their way through rural Goan villages, forest tracks and jeep trails before reaching the spectacular Dudhsagar Waterfall inside Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and Mollem National Park. All race categories turn around at the waterfall before returning along the same route. The course features a varied mix of terrain, including: Forest jeep tracks Plantation trails Crop fields Mountain paths Moderate technical climbs Loose rocky sections While much of the route is runnable, participants should expect several technical sections with uneven surfaces and loose rocks. The longer distances offer a demanding mountain running experience, making regular trail training highly recommended.