EVENT SCHEDULE
- Bib Expo: 21 March, 2025
- Race Briefing: 21 March, 2025
- RACE START: 1600 HRS, 22 March 2025
WHITE SAND ULTRA
Welcome to White Sand Ultra, where the Kutch desert doesn’t just stretch on for miles—it stretches your limits. This is a place where the horizon plays tricks, the sun is your relentless shadow, and every step is a battle against the soft, shifting horizon. Whether you’re here to conquer the 50 KM or take on the beastly 135 miles, this race will push you harder than a usual Hell Race. You’ve faced mountains, trails, maybe even deserts—but nothing quite like this. Here, it’s just you, some salt in the air, and the endless question: how far can you go?
THE CHALLENGE
White Sand Ultra is unlike any other ultra. You’re not just running in the desert—you’re running with the desert. The soft, shifting horizon of the Rann of Kutch will play with your footing, draining your energy with every step. Heat radiates off the ground, rising into a scorching horizon that tests your hydration strategies, while the salt flats stretch endlessly, making you question if the finish line is just a mirage.
You start the race a few miles behind the Road to Heaven segment—a stretch where the horizon opens up to surreal beauty. As the sun sets over the Kutch, painting the sky in shades of gold, pink, and purple hues. Above you, flamingos take flight, a reminder that even in this desert wilderness, life thrives. As you start, this moment feels like a reward, a dreamlike reminder of why you chose to push beyond your limits.
This isn’t a course where you can rely on familiar trails or predictable conditions—this is a salt desert's playground. For those brave (or crazy) enough to tackle the 135 miles, you’ll face the unique challenge of managing the desert night’s chilling cold, only to wake up to another blistering day. The Rann doesn’t just test your endurance; it challenges your adaptability and mental toughness.
135 Miles
CUT OFF – 38 HRS
100 Miles
CUT OFF – 28 HRS
100 KM
CUT OFF – 16 HRS
50 KM
CUT OFF – 08 HRS