RUNNING ASSOCIATION
“STRIVE FOR PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION.”
— Unknown
ULTRIBE PADERU [5 & 6 Dec 26, Paderu, Andhra Pradesh]
The Paderu highlands have been home to the Kondh and Savara tribes for thousands of years, long before any road reached this part of the Eastern Ghats. The Kondh — one of the largest tribal communities in India — shaped these hills through cultivation, ritual, and seasonal movement. Their turmeric and pepper routes crossed ridgelines that would take a runner's breath away not because of the beauty, but because of the gradient.
The trails you will run on race day were not built for sport. They were built by people who had no other way through. Salt traders, medicine carriers, messengers between hilltop villages — all of them walked the same laterite soil, the same root-web descents, the same mist-soaked corridors above 1,000 metres.
When VTRA created Ultribe, the name itself was a gesture: a contraction of Ultra and Tribe. The Kondh and Savara communities are the original inhabitants of this terrain. Running here is not conquest — it is participation in a landscape that has always demanded something real from the people who cross it.
"The forest doesn't know what year it is. The altitude doesn't care about your training plan. You are a runner — and that means you belong here."
RACE DELIVERABLES
Dri Fit - Tshirt
Food
BIB
Finisher Medal
En Route Hydration Support
Photos
100 K : Conquer the Trail
Ultribe Paderu 100K – The Longest and Most Beautiful Race
Introducing the first-ever 100K Ultra Trail in the Telugu States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana — a monumental challenge crafted for the boldest trail runners.
The Ultribe Paderu 100K is not just the longest race in the region, it's also the most beautiful. Traverse a soul-stirring course that cuts across misty Vanjangi ridgelines, ancient tribal paths, evergreen forests, and rolling coffee estates, under vast skies and through changing light.
This is a journey that tests your endurance, discipline, and spirit over 100 unforgettable kilometers. A race that demands everything you’ve got — and gives back more in return.
Make history. Touch the wild. Conquer the first 100K of the Telugu lands.
50 K : Tame the Trail
Ultribe Paderu 50K – Tame the Trails
Welcome to the ultimate test of endurance and willpower — the Ultribe Paderu 50K.
This is where seasoned trail runners come to push boundaries, tame climbs, and earn glory.
The 50K course takes you deep into the untouched wilds of Paderu and Vanjangi, navigating through steep ascents, rocky descents, dense forest trails, and remote tribal hamlets.
Every kilometer challenges your legs. Every view fills your soul. This is not just a race — it's a battle against terrain, fatigue, and doubt.
Conquer it, and you don’t just finish — you evolve.
Tame the trails. Test your spirit. Become a trail legend.
25 K : Tame the Trail
Take your first big leap into the world of trail running with the Ultribe Paderu 25K, a perfect entry into endurance on the trails.
This isn’t just a race — it’s a rite of passage. Winding through the majestic Vanjangi hills, ancient forest paths, and vibrant tribal settlements, the 25K offers the perfect mix of challenge, beauty, and pure trail magic.
Expect technical climbs, rolling terrain, and soul-stirring views that’ll test your limits and reward you with unforgettable memories.
Whether you're transitioning from road to trail or stepping up your distance, this is where your trail journey begins.
Debut with purpose. Run wild. Own the trails.
10 K : Tame the Trail
Get ready for the ultimate 10K endurance test in the Eastern Ghats – the only Ultra Trail 10K of its kind in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
The Vanjangi Challenge takes you through a stunning trail course that weaves through the misty hills of Vanjangi, passing by scenic streams, coffee plantations, and remote tribal hamlets.
Every step is a connection with nature, every climb a test of your grit.
Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply chasing the clouds, this 10K promises raw adventure, rugged beauty, and a trail experience you’ll never forget.
Embrace the Vanjangi Challenge. Run wild. Run free.
GPX Files - Ultribe Paderu 2026
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