Bison Ultra is an ITRA-certified trail race through coffee estates and shola forest in the Shevaroy Hills, with some sections of village roads. All distances start from Heavens Ledge, Gowri Estates, near Yercaud. Distances are approximate — actual GPS distances may vary slightly. Always refer to the official ITRA page for the most up-to-date GPX route and elevation profile for your distance.
For cut-off times, start waves, and checkpoint details, see the Distances page.
Distances & ITRA Routes
~60 km • ~2,100 m+ elevation gain
For experienced trail runners. Significant elevation and a long time on feet.
~45 km • ~1,500 m+ elevation gain
A solid ultra distance — a mix of climbs, flat estate sections, and descents.
~36 km • ~1,100 m+ elevation gain
A step beyond the half marathon on technical trail terrain.
~18 km • ~600 m+ elevation gain
A good entry point into trail running with manageable elevation and strong course support.
About the distances: Distance figures are approximate based on the planned route. Actual GPS-measured distances may differ slightly. For the authoritative GPX file and elevation data, always use the ITRA page linked above.
Questions about the route? Check the FAQs or contact us at info@bisonultra.com.
Aid Stations
The checkpoints below are aid stations. The clock marker (⏰) identifies timing-mat locations. A hyphen means that aid station is not on that race category route.
Note: All distances are indicative and shared for information only. This is a trail race, so please factor in course measurement error, terrain, tree cover, switchbacks, route-line interpretation, and individual GPS watch accuracy.
| Aid Station | Place | Timing Mat ⏰ | Medical | 60K | 45K | 36K | 18K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Heavens Ledge | ⏰ | Medical / Physio | Start | Start | Start | Start |
| AS1 | Heavens Ledge Sengalathupadi Out & Back |
- | 3.8 km | 3.8 km | 3.8 km | 3.8 km | |
| AS2 | Mognadu Estate | - | 8.9 km | 8.9 km | 8.9 km | 8.9 km | |
| AS3 | Gowri Estates Lake | - | 11.7 km | 11.7 km | 11.7 km | 11.7 km | |
| AS4 | Orange Bus Stop | - | 14.8 km | 14.8 km | 14.8 km | 14.8 km | |
| AS5 | Vellakkadai | Medical / Physio | 19.6 km | 19.6 km | 19.6 km | - | |
| AS6 / TP1 | Archdale Estate | ⏰ | - | 24.8 km | 24.8 km | 24.8 km | - |
| AS7 | Stanmore Estate | - | 28.7 km | - | - | - | |
| AS8 | Stanmore Estate | - | 32.1 km | - | - | - | |
| AS9 | Stanmore Estate | - | 35.5 km | - | - | - | |
| AS10 / TP2 | Archdale Estate | ⏰ | - | 39.5 km | - | - | - |
| AS11 | Vellakkadai | Medical / Physio | 44.7 km | 28.7 km | 28.7 km | - | |
| AS12 / CO1 | Orange Bus Stop | - | 49.5 km Cut-off: 9:00 hrs |
33.6 km Cut-off: 7:00 hrs |
33.6 km | - | |
| AS13 | Gowri Estates Lake | - | 52.6 km | 36.8 km | - | - | |
| AS14 | Mognadu Estate | ⏰ | - | 55.3 km | 39.6 km | - | - |
| Finish | Heavens Ledge | ⏰ | Medical / Physio | 61 + 0.5 km | 45 + 0.5 km | 36 + 0.5 km | 18 + 0.5 km |