The 5th edition is scheduled on 4-Feb-2024, Sunday

• The first four editions were executed with an average of 48 runners with a primary focus on providing the most amazing experience for runners.  
• Bison Ultra 2024 will be limited to ~100 runners.
• You will get the best attention from the organizing team and the volunteers, and don’t you agree that sometimes small is more beautiful?
• Get access to the most mesmerizing private coffee estates, otherwise inaccessible to many, home to some of India’s finest coffee, fruits, and spices.
• You will be running through some of the greenest sections in the world and surrounded by various shades of nature. You can have a lonely tryst with the birds & the animal kingdom and find many quiet moments to meditate and rejuvenate your soul.
• The running terrain is located at an elevation of 3600-4600 feet, and the ultra distance (up to 50k) runners will experience climbing up and down over approx. 1000 meters. Every direction you take will ensure you are constantly challenged. Take a break at regular intervals to admire the breathtaking scenery.  Hey, remember! there is a cut-off rule to get the personalized medal.
• You and the rest of the Bison Ultra runners will stay at Last Shola Cottages, Heavens Ledge Campsites in Tents, and Srinivasa Lodge & Resorts (located 5-7 km from Last Shola). Thousands of trees and plants surround these locations. It will be a grand opportunity for you to strike a friendship, have a loud laugh, and engage in the most favorite runner-boasting conversations about your marathon achievements and travel experiences or much more than that.
• The combination of chilly mornings and a warm and humid daytime makes the trail ultra more challenging for the first-timer.
• And much more…

50k & 25k

Registration start: 1-Oct-2023 @ 12.00 pm

Registration end: 31-Dec-2023 or when all tickets are sold.

Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the registration fees.

• The registration fee guarantees your participation in the race if you meet the qualification requirements.
• Bison Ultra 50k & 25k finishers within the cut-off time set will get a finisher medal.
• All runners will get an event Souvenir T-shirt.
• Event day photos will be shared with you through our photo aggregation partners at additional & nominal rates.

Place of stay

• The Last Shola and Heavens Ledge are highly-rated properties in the Gowri Estates where Bison Ultra is organized.
• The Last Shola Cottages (The Bison Ultra start point is located closer to Last Shola)
• The Heavens Ledge Campsite Tents (Also the Bison Ultra #ultramalaivasi Expo & Finish point venue, ~1.0 km from the Start).  Race day post-run breakfast and lunch will be served here

See the Accommodation Options section below to learn about your check-in and check-out times.

The best way to arrive at the event venue will be by your personal vehicle.

There are limited government & private buses available.

• Tamil Nadu State Government operated buses:
  • 7.45 am Yercaud Nagalur, Semmanatham (Srinivasa Resorts is nearby), orange bus stand (walk to Last Shola ~3 km)
  • 11.45 am @Salem… Yercaud, Nagalur, Semmanatham, Orange bus stand
  • 3.00 pm from Salem to Sengalaththupadi via Last Shola, arriving at 5.00 pm
  • 5.10-5.10 @ Last Shola, Yercaud to Salem
• Private bus
  • Salem MSNV (Muthu): 3.00 pm @ Salem, 4.30 Yercaud, 5.00 Semmanatham (last stop) 5.15 pm return
• Taxi or Auto
  • from Yercaud to Last Shola or Srinivasa Resorts Rs. 500-1000 approx.
  • from Salem Railway Station or bus station: please write to coachkay@kfita.in to learn more.

* The information published is only for reference; details may vary depending on the transport services provider’s schedule.

Day : Saturday (pre-race day)

The Bison Ultra expo will be a casual gathering of all runners and will be held at the Heavens Ledge.  

4.00 to 5.00 pm: BIB Distribution

5.00 pm to 6.15 pm: Evening tea/coffee followed by race briefing delivered by Coach Kay, the founder/race director of Bison Ultra. 

This is a MANDATORY session for all runners and will have much information about the race, any last-minute route-related changes, and safety announcements.

If you are a 25k runner: 

• On Saturday: Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner (served at Last Shola Cottage)
• On Sunday: Breakfast @ the Finish (served at Heavens Ledge)

If you are a 50k runner

• On Saturday: Evening Tea and dinner  (served at Last Shola Cottage)
• On Sunday: Breakfast @ 25k, Lunch @ Finish  (served at Heavens Ledge)

You’ll need to comply with the accommodation rules to use the above food arrangements.  

You can bring your family members if they are 18+ and participating in Bison Ultra. 

Please write to coachkay@kfita.in for further information.

Bison Ultra Qualification Requirements

Cut-off time

50k Qualification (one of the below):

25k Qualification (One of the below) 

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You will automatically be added to the event WhatsApp group after your registration.

Once you book the ticket, you will have the option to join the private WhatsApp group to stay connected with all the other runners

First edition

• Bison Ultra 2020, Pre-Race Day experience
• Bison Ultra 2020, Race Day, Start & Finish
• Bison Ultra 2020, Route & Trails

Second edition

• Bison Ultra 2021, Pre-Race Day Experience
• Bison Ultra 2021, Race Day, Start & Finish
• Bison Ultra 2021, Route & trails

The photos of the Fourth Edition of Bison Ultra will be shared on the OneGlint platform.  More details on how to access the photos will be shared after the event.

You can email coachkay@kfita.in with the subject line “Bison Ultra – query”.