ULTRA
SPICE
RACE

THE CHALLENGE IS WAITING

MONDAY, 26 JANUARY 2026

1750kms GOA-COORG-OOTY-GOA
1200kms GOA-COORG-GOA

Ride Through India's Most Serene Landscapes

Race through Western Ghats and the Nilgiris on a route that goes through tea and coffee plantations and spice gardens of South India.

Rising from the coastline of Goa to the might peaks of the Nilgiris, battle through killer climbs and ever changing landscapes.

Get ready to push your limits in the most pristine way!

Registrations Open Now!

Inspire India's Longest
RAAM Qualifier

Qualify for Race Across America through our Solo Crew Supported and Solo Self Supported Formats in the 1200km and 1750km Races!

Both the races can also be attempted in RAAM Style Relay format where 2/3/4 racers take turns to ride the entire course.

Preparing for a longer challenge like the TCR, LEL, PBP, RAAM? The Ultra Spice Race is the perfect rehearsal towards your ultimate goal. Fine tune your strategy and get those miles at the Ultra Spice Race!

1200kms Ultra Spice Race 2026

Ultra 1200km Solo Self-Supported

Starting 2024, the Ultra Spice Solo Self-Supported is a RAAM Qualifier! With no support crew and vehicle requirement, and minimal support from the organisers, enjoy the pristine route of the Ultra Spice on your own steam!

At the Ultra Spice 1200 Self-Supported, the race is divided into two stages. After a mass start at Stage 1, racers get a rest break at end of Stage 2. Drop bag facility will be available and racers can access drop bags at multiple locations. Accommodation will be available at end of stage 1 in Madikeri. The cumulative time (Sum of Stage 1 and Stage 2 finish times) will determine the positions on podium.

Stages:

Stage 1: 600km Bogmalo Beach to Madikeri
Stage 2: 600km Madikeri to Bogmalo Beach

Racing Age is the age each Racer will turn during the calendar year of the race (year of race minus birth year). Solo Self Supported Racers at Ultra Spice Race will Qualify for The Race Across America if they finish within the RQ timings.

Category Code	Category	Stage 1 Cut Off (Hrs)	Stage 2 Cut Off (Hrs)
E	SS Women 50+	45:00:00	45:00:00
F	SS Women 18-49	43:00:00	43:00:00
G	SS Men 50+	43:00:00	43:00:00
H	SS Men 18-49	40:00:00	40:00:00

Ultra 1200km Solo Crew-Supported

The Solo Crew Supported race is a Race Across America Qualifier and racers require a support crew to participate in this format. While solo racers do the job of riding the entire distance, the crew support them for all their needs. Head on the the resources page to learn more about this format and access the numerous documents, videos, and presentations explaining this format in detail.

Racing Age is the age each Racer will turn during the calendar year of the race (year of race minus birth year). Solo Crew Supported Racers at Ultra Spice Race will Qualify for The Race Across America if they finish within the RQ timings.

Category Code	Category	RQ Cut Off (Hrs)
A	RQ Women 50+	79:00:00
B	RQ Women 18-49	75:00:00
C	RQ Men 50+	75:00:00
D	RQ Men 18-49	70:00:00

Ultra 1200km RAAM Style Relay

In the relay race, relay teams members take turns to ride the entire distance between their team. Teams have the freedom to decide how often you swap riders, how long each member rides and how much distance each covers. Teams can comprise of 2, 3, or 4 team members. While racers do the job of riding the entire distance, the crew support them for all their needs. This is really a fun event, to enjoy the route, challenge yourself, while you share the distance with your buddies. Head on the the resources page to learn more about this format and access the numerous documents, videos, and presentations explaining this format in detail.

Categories and Timings are based on Team Age and Gender. Team Age is the average racing age of all Team members (total number of years divided by 2, 3, or 4 depending on team size). Racing Age is the age each Racer will turn during the calendar year of the race (year of race minus birth year). For a team to be classified as a mixed team, the team must have at least one female team member.

Category Code	Category	Cut Off (Hrs)
1	All Women 50+	60:00:00
2	All Women 35-49	60:00:00
3	All Women 18-34	60:00:00
4	Mixed 50+	60:00:00
5	All Men 50+	60:00:00
6	Mixed 35-49	60:00:00
7	All Men 35-49	60:00:00
8	Mixed 18-34	60:00:00
9	All Men 18-34	60:00:00

1750kms Ultra Spice Race 2026

Ultra 1750km Solo Self-Supported

Starting 2024, the Ultra Spice Solo Self-Supported is a RAAM Qualifier! With no support crew and vehicle requirement, and minimal support from the organisers, enjoy the pristine route of the Ultra Spice on your own steam!

The Self-Supported format is derived from bike-packing wherein racers are self-sufficient for their needs during the race. Racers can ride along with other self-supported racers. Most importantly, racers do not require a crew to support them at the race. The Ultra Spice 1780 Self-Supported is now a RAAM Qualifier, racers finishing the race within cut-off timings will qualify for Race Across America. At the Ultra Spice 1780 Self-Supported, the race is divided into three stages. After a mass start at Stage 1, racers get a rest break at end of the stage. Stage 2 will have another mass start from where racers will race non-stop to the finish. There is no rest break between end of Stage 2 and start of Stage 3. Drop bag facility will be available and racers can access drop bags at multiple locations. Accommodation will be available at end of stage 1 in Kalpetta. The cumulative time (Sum of Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 finish times) will determine the positions on podium.

Stages:

Stage 1: 770km Bogmalo Beach to Kalpetta

Stage 2: 235km Kalpetta to Ooty and back to Kalpetta

Stage 3: 770km Kalpetta to Bogmalo Beach

Racing Age is the age each Racer will turn during the calendar year of the race (year of race minus birth year). Solo Self Supported Racers at Ultra Spice Race will Qualify for The Race Across America if they finish within the RQ timings.

Category Code	Category	Stage 1 Cut Off (Hrs)	Min Rest between Stage 1 and Stage 2	Stage 2 Cut Off (Hrs)	Stage 3 Cut Off (Hrs)
E	SS Women 50+	69:00:00	4:00:00	16:00:00	79:00:00
F	SS Women 18-49	64:00:00	4:00:00	16:00:00	74:00:00
G	SS Men 50+	64:00:00	4:00:00	16:00:00	74:00:00
H	SS Men 18-49	60:00:00	4:00:00	16:00:00	68:00:00

Ultra 1750km Solo Crew-Supported

The Solo Crew Supported race is a Race Across America Qualifier and racers require a support crew to participate in this format. While solo racers do the job of riding the entire distance, the crew support them for all their needs. Head on the the resources page to learn more about this format and access the numerous documents, videos, and presentations explaining this format in detail.

Racing Age is the age each Racer will turn during the calendar year of the race (year of race minus birth year). Solo Crew Supported Racers at Ultra Spice Race will Qualify for The Race Across America if they finish within the RQ timings.

Category Code	Category	RQ Cut Off (Hrs)
A	RQ Women 50+	132:00:00
B	RQ Women 18-49	132:00:00
C	RQ Men 50+	132:00:00
D	RQ Men 18-49	123:00:00

Ultra 1200km RAAM Style Relay

In the relay race, relay teams members take turns to ride the entire distance between their team. Teams have the freedom to decide how often you swap riders, how long each member rides and how much distance each covers. Teams can comprise of 2, 3, or 4 team members. While racers do the job of riding the entire distance, the crew support them for all their needs. This is really a fun event, to enjoy the route, challenge yourself, while you share the distance with your buddies. Head on the the resources page to learn more about this format and access the numerous documents, videos, and presentations explaining this format in detail.

Categories and Timings are based on Team Age and Gender. Team Age is the average racing age of all Team members (total number of years divided by 2, 3, or 4 depending on team size). Racing Age is the age each Racer will turn during the calendar year of the race (year of race minus birth year). For a team to be classified as a mixed team, the team must have at least one female team member.

Category Code	Category	Cut Off (Hrs)
1	All Women 50+	93:30:00
2	All Women 35-49	93:30:00
3	All Women 18-34	93:30:00
4	Mixed 50+	93:30:00
5	All Men 50+	93:30:00
6	Mixed 35-49	93:30:00
7	All Men 35-49	93:30:00
8	Mixed 18-34	93:30:00
9	All Men 18-34	93:30:00

Race Details

Start - John's Seagull Bar and Restaurant, Bogmalo Beach Goa (0m above sea level)
Finish - John's Seagull Bar and Restaurant, Bogmalo Beach Goa (0m above sea level)
Distance - 1200km | 1750km
Highest Point: Ooty at 2236m above sea level (for 1750km) and Madikeri at 1221m above sea level (for 1200km)
Start Date - 26 January 2026
Elevation Gain - 14,533m (for 1200km), 24,704m (for 1780km)

Sunday 25 January: Pre-Race inspection and briefings of all Solo racers and Relay teams
Monday 26 January: All Solo Racers and Relay Team Flag-Off
Thursday 29 January: (Early Morning Onwards) 1200km Racers Finish
Saturday 31 January: (Early Morning Onwards) 1750km Racers Finish

Race Schedule

At the Ultra Spice Race, racers need to get their equipment inspected and attend briefings at the pre-race venue. Detailed schedule for meetings, briefings, and inspection slot bookings will be sent to racers on email upon completing online registration. Listed below is an outline of the schedule of the Deccan Cliffhanger Edition 8 (2026)

Rules and Regulations

Head over to the General Rules and Regulations section to read the detailed Rules and Regulations for the event.

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