SWARAJYA ULTRA

Event Description

What exactly is legacy? A quote in a history book? A fort you’ve seen from afar? A story you forward on WhatsApp with folded hands and a “Jai Bhavani”?

That’s respectful. But here’s a sharper idea , how about you run it?

On the same soil where a child was born in fire at Purandar Fort…

On the same paths that carved a warrior’s destiny…

And all the way to the throne at Raigad Fort, where legacy wasn’t claimed — it was earned.

Welcome to THE SWARAJYA ULTRA 

A point-to-point journey.

From Birthplace… To Throne.

This isn’t just another ultra.

This is history under your feet.

50K. 100K. 161K. 235K.

Distances that don’t impress but they transform.

Born in the Sahyadris.

Forged in the spirit of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

And brought to life by blueBrigade Sports Foundation , a community that doesn’t just train runners, it builds resolve.

No filters. No shortcuts. No borrowed glory.

Only you… and the road that once carried warriors, strategy, sacrifice, and sovereignty.

Because if a young prince could rise through betrayal, battles, and bloodlines to defend Swarajya…

we believe today’s runners can carry that fire through climbs, fatigue, doubt, and distance.

Some come chasing numbers.

Some come searching for meaning.

Some come to break.

And what do they find?

Silence in the hills that speaks louder than crowds.

Pain that strips ego and builds identity.

Stories that don’t fit captions , only character.

This isn’t about beating the clock.

It’s about meeting yourself somewhere between Rajgad Fort & Torna Fort, and the final climb to Raigad.

WHY RUN SWARAJYA ULTRA?

Because it’s not a race. It’s a remembrance in motion.

Because here, every step echoes with purpose.

Because this is where personal limits meet historical greatness and something inside you rises.

So ask yourself 

Are you running for a medal?

Or for a moment that outlives you?

Swarajya was never inherited.

It was earned.

And out here…

You don’t just run the legacy.

You earn it.

*RUN THE LEGACY — EARN THE SWARAJYA*

What to Expect

The Sahyadri unfolds in rugged green layers, mist weaving through ancient cliffs and monsoon-fed waterfalls. At Kondanpur Ghat, rolling hills cradle quiet roads, with soft breezes and scattered villages adding calm charm. Pabe Ghat dazzles with sweeping valley views, especially at sunrise when golden light spills over terraced slopes. Finally, Varandha Ghat stands dramatic and wild, its deep ravines, dense forests, and cloud-kissed peaks creating a powerful, untamed spectacle.

Birthplace To Throne 

Purandar Fort, Rajgad Fort, Torna Fort, Raireshwar Pathar, and Mohangad will be visible to the runners for a major part of the Swarajya Ultra route . 

Purandar Fort holds significance as it the birthplace of Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. After succeeding Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1680, Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj used forts of Rajgad and Torna to maintain control over the Sahyadri region. Purandar Fort remained strategically important in resisting Mughal expansion under Aurangzeb. Though Raireshwar Pathar symbolizes the earlier oath of Swarajya by ChatrapatiShivaji Maharaj, it continued to inspire resistance during Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj"s rule. Mohangad served as a minor defensive outpost aiding surveillance. These forts collectively supported Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj 's military strategies and his determined struggle against the powerful Mughal Empire.

Raigad Fort held central importance during the reign of Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. After the death of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1680, Ch .Sambhaji Maharaj was crowned at Raigad . The fort served as the political and administrative center from where he kept the dream of Swarajya alive.

Cutoffs

 50K - 8.30 Hrs

100K - 17.00 Hrs

161K - 29.00 Hrs

235K - 42.00 Hrs

Start Time 0700 AM on 25th October

Aid Stations

Every 8 KM. Water, Electrolytes, Boiled Potatoes/Sweet Potatoes, Salt, Bananas,Watermelon,Oranges, Dates, Peanut Butter Sandwiches and Enthusiastic blueBrigade Volunteers.

Main meals at 50K, 100K , 161K ,235K 

Snacks at 130K & 200K

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1) Please choose the event category carefully, confirmed registrations are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be modified. Provide us with a secure email ID/mobile number that you can access regularly, since this will be our primary means of communication during the run up to the event.

2) Users of email services that offer filtering/blocking of messages from unknown email address should add this email id info@bluebrigade.club to their address list.

3) We will be sending regular updates to the Mobile number you have provided in the registration form this should be not treated as spam and you shall not take any action against our bulk sms service provider.

4) Any notice sent to the email address registered with the organizers shall be deemed as received by the runners.

5) Please fill out only those fields that are necessary for mailing purposes. Do not provide redundant data in multiple fields (i.e., do not list the same data for city, province and country), as this will only complicate our ability to contact you, if necessary.

6) You are aware that running / long distance running is an extreme sport and can be injurious to body and health. You take full responsibility for participating in the The Vineyard Ultra event and do not hold the organizing committee (Sahyadri Farms or blueBirgade Sports Foundation) or any of its members or entities responsible for any injury or accident or loss of life.

7) You shall consult your physician and undergo complete medical examination to assess your suitability to participate in the ultra-event on your own responsibility. A physical fitness certificate needs to be submitted.

8) You also assume all risks associated with participating in this event including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, animals, the effects of the weather, including high heat or humidity, traffic and the condition of the road, arson or terrorist threats and all other risks associated with a public event.

9) You agree that The Vineyard Ultra event organisers (The Vineyard Ultra or blueBirgade Sports Foundation or Sahyadri Farms) shall not be liable for any loss, damage, illness or injury that might occur because of your participation in the event.

10) You agree to abide by the instructions provided by the organizers from time to time in the best interest of your health and event safety.

11) Age limits:

338KM,220KM,161KM,100KM,75KM,50KM, Half Marathon (21 KM) - 18 years and above only.

10 KM - 14 years and above only

5 KM WALK/ Run - 5 years and above only .

* Participants below 10 years of age must be accompanied by parents.

12) You also agree to stop running if instructed by the Race Director or the Medical Staff or by the Aid Station Volunteers.

13) You confirm that your name and media recordings taken during your participation may be used to publicize the event.

14) You may acknowledge and agree that your personal information can be stored and used by The Vineyard Ultra Event or any other company in connection with the organization, promotion and administration of the event and for the compilation of statistical information.

15) You confirm that, in the event of adverse weather conditions, major incidents or threats on the day, any of the force majeure or restriction by authority, the organizers reserve the right to stop/cancel/postpone the event. You understand that confirmed registrations and merchandise orders are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be modified.

16) The organizers reserve the right to reject any application without providing reasons. Any amount collected from rejected applications alone will be refunded in full (excluding bank charges wherever applicable)

17) You agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to any aspect of my participation in this event, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever.

18) You understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or roller blades, animals, and personal music players are not allowed in the event and you will abide by all race rules.

19) Race day T shirt, goodie bags and other items are complimentary. T shirt sizes and quantities are ordered well in advance. While we try our best to get you the correct size, you acknowledge that the organizers will not be held responsible in case of short of any T shirt size or other items

20) Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of us accepting your entry, you, yourself, and anyone entitled to act on your behalf, waive and release the event organisers, Sahyadri Farms, blueBrigade Sports Foundations, team members, associated organisers, all event sponsors, their representatives and successors, from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of your participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.

21) For any reason you cannot turn up on race day, no refund of any form will be given.

22) Townscript is only a service provider and is not in any way responsible for the delivery of the event

23) If this registration is being made on behalf of a minor, you confirm that you are the parent / guardian of the child and that he/she has your permission to take part in the event. You further concur that all the above rules shall apply to him/her as if he were a major.

24) Participants must personally appear for collecting the running Bibs. Bibs can be distributed in-absentee with written consent of the registered runners.

25) Runners will not be allowed to stay on the course beyond the cut-off time considering the safety and health issues.

26) Runners who have taken both doses of the vaccination can only register for the event.

27) Physical fitness certificated to be uploaded at the time of registrations.

REFUND POLICY :

In case of cancellation or postponement of the event due to covid related lockdowns and reason beyond our control, alternate options will be offered to registrants to participate in our upcoming events. It means the registration fees are non-refundable but can be adjusted in our future events.

Queries may be addressed to: info@bluebrigade.club

We request total co-operation from runners in this regard.