Six Distances. One Mountain.
Whether it’s your first ghat climb or your tenth Sahyadri Classic, there’s a category built for where you are.
Six Categories, One Course.
Men Full Classic
Distance 125 km Elevation 2,400 m Cut-off 3:30 PM
The complete course — all three ghat climbs, start to summit.
Women Full Classic
Distance 125 km Elevation 2,400 m Cut-off 3:30 PM
The same three-ghat course, women’s open field, timed podium.
Men 4 Ghats
Distance 98 km Elevation 1,850 m Cut-off 1:00 PM
Two signature climbs, finishing at Arthur’s Seat Approach.
Women 4 Ghats
Distance 98 km Elevation 1,850 m Cut-off 1:00 PM
Two signature climbs, women’s open field, same finish line.
Masters Climb
Distance 64 km Elevation 1,150 m Cut-off 10:30 AM
One full ghat climb to Old Kate’s Point, for riders 45 and over.
First Ghat
Distance 42 km Elevation 650 m Cut-off 7:45 AM
One climb — Devil’s Elbow — the ideal entry into mountain racing.
A Simple Way to Choose.
• New to mountain racing? Start with First Ghat (42 km) and build from there next year.
• Ridden a few century rides? Men/Women 4 Ghats (98 km) is your natural step up.
• Chasing the full experience? Go straight for the Full Classic (125 km).
• 45 or older and want a genuine climb without the full distance? Masters Climb (64 km) is built for you.
