The Great Mawla Ghaati Ultra
"The Sahyadri does not forgive. The sun will scorch, the elevation will crush, and the trail will demand everything you have."
Venue: Jumping Gorilla Outdoor School, Wangani, Velha, Pune - 412213
10K → 200 MILE
VENUE: JUMPING GORILLA OUTDOOR SCHOOL Wangani, Velha, Pune - 412213
100 MILE • 200 MILE
ENTER THE EXPEDITION
100% Self-Supported Mountain Ultra
Inspired by
Inspired by the fearless Mawla Warriors of Shivaji Maharaj, this race will challenge you on untamed mountain trails, with steep ascents, technical ridges, and zero loops. Every step will test your body, mind, and spirit.Historical InspirationShivaray's Mawla - lean, muscular, sun-tanned, turbaned warriors of the Sahyadri - swift, powerful, fearless. You will run the same ghati, embracing untamed wilderness, steep ascents, and unbroken mountain trails.Race ConditionsEarly June: Heavy Rain farther away from the starting point.Trail: Steep, untamed, zero shortcuts, technical, craggy.Territory: Bhor-Velha-Pune, untrodden Sahyadri ghaati.
Race Essentials
Date
5th-7th June 2026
Venue
Teakwood Forest Resort, Bhor, Pune.
Race Type
100% Self-Supported Mountain Ultra.
Qualification
Any Jumping Gorilla race finisher.
The Land Made the Mawla. Now It Tests the Runner.
17-20 June 2027 | Wangani, Velha, Pune
10K | 25K | 50K | 75K | 100K | 100 Mile | 200 Mile
Flagship: 200 Mile | Second Flagship: 100 Mile
History of the Name
Mawla is more than a race name. It comes from the mountain country of the Sahyadri and the people shaped by it. The valleys around the Sahyadri were historically known as Maval, and the people of this region were known as Mavalas. They became deeply connected with the rise of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the establishment of Swarajya.
These were people who understood steep slopes, narrow passes, forests, ridges and difficult mountain movement as part of life. Their strength was not simply physical power. It was familiarity with terrain, mobility, courage, judgement, loyalty and the ability to keep moving through a landscape that punished the unprepared.
The Race Story
The Great Mawla Ghaati Ultra is our tribute to that mountain spirit.
It does not attempt to recreate a battle, and it does not treat history as costume. It takes inspiration from something deeper: the relationship between the Mawla, the Sahyadri and the ability to move through difficult mountain country with resilience and purpose.
Here, the mountain is not scenery. It controls the race. Climbs change pace. Ridges expose weakness. Darkness changes judgement. Weather changes plans. Distance slowly removes comfort.
At 10K, you meet the Ghaati. At 50K, you begin to understand it. At 100 Miles, self-reliance becomes part of the race. At 200 Miles, running alone is no longer enough. Movement, nutrition, sleep, navigation, patience and decision-making become one continuous mountain expedition.
The Mawla was shaped by the mountain. The Runner will be tested by it.
THE SUMMIT OF THE JUMPING GORILLA SYSTEM
200 MILE
WHEN AN ULTRA IS NO LONGER ENOUGH.
200 miles through mountain terrain changes the equation completely.
This is no longer only about running.
It is about managing movement, sleep, nutrition, navigation, weather, darkness, pain, decision-making and time.
Hour after hour. Mountain after mountain. Until the finish becomes the only direction left.
200 MILES. ONE CONTINUOUS MOUNTAIN EXPEDITION.
ATTEMPT THE 200 MILERTHE EXPEDITION
100 MILE
Where endurance becomes self-reliance.
100 miles through the Sahyadri demands more than fitness.
You need patience when the pace disappears. Discipline when fatigue arrives. And enough respect for the mountain to know that reaching the finish starts long before race day.
Choose Your Battle
Only your grit, endurance, and will to survive will carry you beyond.
10KM मावळा
"Wet, slippery, ruthless - short but enough."
Sat 6th June, 6:00 AM
4 Hours Cut-off
Open to new runners.
25KM मावळा
"The ridge bites, the rain cuts. Speed is your weapon."
Sat 6th June, 5:00 AM
7 Hours Cut-off
Qual: 1000m+ elev gain.
50KM मावळा
"An ultra like no other, full monsoon chaos!"
Sat 6th June, 5:00 AM
14 Hours Cut-off
Qual: 1500m+ elev gain.
75KM मावळा
"You will bleed, slip, and rise stronger."
Fri 5th June, 4:00 AM
21 Hours Cut-off
Qual: 2000m+ elev gain.
100KM मावळा
"Rain-soaked peaks, treacherous descents."
Fri 5th June, 4:00 AM
28 Hours Cut-off
Qual: 2500m+ elev gain.
100M मावळा
161 KM"Darkness, hallucinations, and nature at its rawest."
Fri 5th June, 4:00 AM
44 Hours Cut-off
Qual: 100km race.
200 Miles मावळा
"200 miles of continuous mountain wilderness. Survival at its purest."
Registration Privileges
Disclaimer & Terms
Acknowledgment of Risk
Mountain ultra running is extreme. You accept all risks including injury, exhaustion, or death.
Fitness Declaration
You are physically fit and medically cleared to participate. Organizers may deny entry if unfit.
Race Rules
Follow all route markings, instructions, and mandatory gear requirements. Deviations may lead to disqualification.
Self-Support
Carry personal supplies. Aid stations are limited. Organizers are not responsible for lost items.
Weather & Environment
Races occur in all weather, including monsoon. Organizers may modify or cancel for safety reasons.
Medical Support
First aid is available. Immediate reporting of injuries is mandatory. Organizers do not guarantee evacuation.
Insurance
Participants are encouraged to have personal accident/health insurance. Organizers are not liable for medical costs.
Media Consent
Participation allows use of your images/videos for promotion and social media.
Liability Waiver
You release Jumping Gorilla, organizers, volunteers, and sponsors from any claims or liabilities.
Pacers
For 100 Miles, 100 km, and 200 Miles, pacers are mandatory. Pacers must be registered and tickets booked in advance.
Refunds & Cancellation
Registration fees are non-refundable. Organizers may change start times, routes, or categories.
Code of Conduct
Respect nature, fellow runners, and local communities. Littering or misconduct may lead to disqualification.
Governing Law
Indian law applies. Disputes fall under Pune, Maharashtra jurisdiction.