Belagavi Hill Survival Challenge 2026

Trail running shoes with good grip are strongly recommended — the course includes loose gravel and wet rock sections.
Runners must carry a minimum of 1 ltr of water; a hydration pack is recommended for the 26K & 52K categories.
Mandatory checkpoint cut-offs will be enforced — runners not reaching a checkpoint in time will be redirected to the nearest exit trail.
Littering on the trail is strictly prohibited; carry your wrappers back to the aid stations.

Reporting time is 6:30 AM for a 7:00 AM flag-off — early start to avoid the midday heat on exposed ridge sections.
A mandatory kit check (water, whistle, phone) takes place at bib collection.
Checkpoint 1 (5K) and Checkpoint 2 (13K, turnaround for the 26K) have medical volunteers and water stations.

Traveling to Belagavi (Belgaum) from other parts of India is convenient via air, train, or road, as the city serves as a major transportation hub in Karnataka near the borders of Maharashtra and Goa.

By Air

• Airport: Belagavi Airport (IXG) is located at Sambra, about 11 km from the city center.

• Direct Flights:

  • Star Air offers direct connections to cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Hyderabad.

  • IndiGo operates direct flights to Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and New Delhi.

• Alternative Airports: If direct flights to Belagavi are unavailable, you can fly into nearby Hubballi (HBX) or Goa (GOI) and continue the rest of the journey by road or train.

By Train

• Station: Belagavi Railway Station (BGM) is well-connected to major networks across South, West, and North India.

• Key Routes & Timelines:

  • Bengaluru: Approx. 10 to 12 hours (via Londa).

  • Mumbai / Pune: Approx. 12 hours (via Miraj).

  • New Delhi (Hazrat Nizamuddin): Direct long-distance trains take about 33 to 35 hours.

  • Other Connected Cities: Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Vasco da Gama (Goa).

By Road

• Highways: Belagavi sits directly on the major Pune–Bengaluru (NH 48) highway corridor, making it a smooth drive from western and southern cities.

• Bus & Cabs:

  • KSRTC and private operators run frequent luxury and sleeper buses from Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Hubballi, and Goa.

  • Driving / Cabs: Driving from Bengaluru takes about 7 to 8 hours (approx. 505 km via NH 48), while trips from Goa or Hubballi take roughly 3 to 5 hours

What it was like on 15 November 2025 near Belagavi, Karnataka, India (last year)

Temperature

Warm: 17°C to 27°C.

Humidity

Lower humidity (about 53%).

Rain

Usually dry on this date.

Air quality

Air quality may affect sensitive runners (AQI 129, unhealthy for sensitive groups).

For your stay in Belagavi, booking a hotel in Belagavi city center or near the transport hubs is highly recommended.

Since there are no on-site camping or accommodation facilities available at the race venue in Hangaraga for the upcoming Belagavi Hill Survival Challenge, staying centrally will give you the easiest access to the event's shuttle services. The race organizers are setting up shuttle buses departing directly from the Belagavi Railway Station and the Central Bus Stand to transport runners seamlessly to the start line in Hangaraga.

Official Race Hydration & Nutrition Protocols

• Course Aid Stations: Strategically placed along the 10K, 26K, and 52K trail categories. These are continuously stocked with commercial electrolyte hydration formulas, clean drinking water, Jaggery, Salt, and energy-dense fruits.

• Mandatory Runner Gear: It is highly recommended to carry a minimal hydration vest or a 500ml handheld flask. The Western Ghats trail environments demand self-sufficiency between course aid intervals.

• Post-Race Fueling: Post-run wholesome, local breakfast refueling.