Tuffman Shimla Ultra & Half Marathon Mashobra (8th Edition) 2024

NAMASTE!

We are all the more super stocked to mark #10YearsOfTuffman or we shall call it a #DecadeOfTuffman.

Tuffman is all the more super stoked to invite you to the 8th Edition of Tuffman Shimla Ultra & Half Marathon Mashobra on 8th June, 2024 (Saturday) at Mashobra Greens.

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REGISTRATION & EVENT DETAILS
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Event Name : Tuffman Shimla Ultra & Half Marathon Mashobra (8th Edition)

Date : Saturday, 8th June, 2024

Race Distances : 80K | 50K | 30K | 21K | 10K | TuffKids 4K

REGISTRATIONS END on 10th May, 2024

Write to us at info@tuffmanindia.com for group & corporate discounts (5+ participants), general & sponsorship queries.

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QUALIFICATION & AGE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR EACH RACE
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For 80K - You must have completed a minimum of a marathon under 4:45 hrs or any 50K in last 2 years.

For 50K - You must have completed a minimum of a 21K in last 2 years.

There is no qualification criteria for distances as 30K | 21K | 10K | TuffKid 4K.

AGE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR EACH RACE
 
⭕ For 21K & beyond distances - All athletes must be 18 or older on race day. 

⭕ For 10K - All people must be 14 years or older on the race day.

⭕ For TuffKids 4K - All children must be 8 years or older on the race day.

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RACE REGISTRATION LINK
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http://tuffmanindia.com/races/shimla-ultra.html

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RACE CATEGORIES
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Race – Start Time – Cut Off Timings

⭕ 80K – Starts at 05:30 hrs

Total time with distance cutoff applicable for 80K - 13:00 hrs (13:30 hrs)* 

1st 40K – 06:00 hrs (06:30 hrs)* 

2nd 40K – 07:00 hrs (07:00 hrs)*

Net Cutoff for 80K - 13:00 hrs (13:30 hrs)*

⭕ 50K – 06:30 hrs – 08:00 hrs (08:30 hrs)*

⭕ 30K – 07:30 hrs – 05:00 hrs (05:15 hrs)*  

⭕ 21K – 08:00 hrs – 04:00 hrs

⭕ 10K – 08:00 hrs – 02:30 hrs

⭕ TuffKids 4K (Timed) – 14:00 hrs – 01:30 hrs (For kids, aged between 10 - 18 years & moms & senior citizens) 

*Timings indicated with an asterisk are the timings which are allowed to a veteran category runner.


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EVENT HASHTAGS
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#TuffmanShimla #ShimlaUltra #ShimlaUltraMashobra #HillRun #FitIndia

#MashobraGreens #Mashobra #Pixstory #Zapbuild

#RunningInShimla #ShimlaRuns #ShimlaRunning

#TuffmanShimlaUltraAndHalfMarathonMashobra

#10YearsOfTuffman #DecadeOfTuffman

#Tuffman #Tuffwoman #BeATuffman #TuffKids #ITRACertifiedRace

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RACE COURSE & AID STATIONS
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Tuffman Shimla Ultra & Half Marathon Mashobra is one of the toughest run courses in India.

The race starts & finishes at Mashobra Greens, Mashobra, Near to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh for all the race categories.

⭕ 80K – 3 ITRA Points – 2 Loops of 40K with approx. Elevation Gain - 4950 mtrs.

⭕ 50K – 2 ITRA Points – Loop of 40K & U Turn 5K with approx. Elevation Gain - 2910 mtrs.

⭕ 30K – 1 ITRA Point – Going till 15K & turn back on the same route with approx. Elevation Gain - 1710 mtrs.

⭕ 21K – 1 ITRA Point – Going till 10.5K & turn back on the same route with approx. Elevation Gain - 1230 mtrs.

⭕ 10K – Going till 5K and turn back on the same route with approx. Elevation Gain - 950 mtrs.

⭕ Tuffkid 4K – Loop of 2K and turn back on the same route with approx. Elevation Gain - 600 mtrs.

Values mentioned for elevation gain are approximate.

It will be again a very top-notch and challenging ultra experience for all the runners as its of the most toughest hill ultra runs in India as claimed by people.

This ultra trail will cover all the exquisite views of the dense woods at Mashobra, Shimla and will provide you a rejuvenating and revamping experience all together.

The race route is hilly (with great elevation) and will keep you ever enthusiastic as the race route is full of pine trees, scenic views at an expanse, local villages, rolling hills with amazing vegetation and will provide you either a rewarding OR a cursing (only if you didn't train well) but always zealous escapade all together.

The race loop is 40 kms (20 kms out & 20 kms back) which will be on 60% Tar Road & 40% Trail with great rolling hills elevation, almost traffic free country roads which will be perfectly cherished by you.

Adequate aid stations will be there at every 5K with Medical & Physiotherapy Support at the start point will be put up in the race as they shall be enough to keep you well hydrated, energyful & recovered all the way to and fro in the hilly run.

Local Villagers — Country people can be seen either walking to their workplaces, chilling outside their houses with sudden change of temperatures in sections of the race played by the sun & shade & #TeamTuffman waiting to receive you at the aid stations.

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RACE EXPO & BRIEFING
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On 7th June, 2024 i.e, Friday at 13:30 hrs – 16:00 hrs at Mashobra Greens (Our Hospitality Partner) – Participants can collect their bib along with the goodie bags there at the race expo and 16:30 hrs onwards we’ll talk about the race course, rules and regulations, conditions and a Q/A session which would be followed by carb loading.

RACE INCLUSIONS FOR 80K / 50K Runners are entitled to have an Excellent Quality Tuffman DRI - FIT T-Shirt, Tuffman Ultra Cap, Premium Race Goodie Bag, Timing Bib, Pre Run Carb Loading, Pre - During - Post Race Hydration, Medical & Physiotherapy Support during the race, Finisher's Medal, Post Race Booze, Hot Meal After Race, Your Excellent Pictures throughout the race, Digital Timed Race Certificate (for all finishers - post completion of the race), FREE & Easy Search & Download for Race Photos, Promised Good Memories.

RACE INCLUSIONS FOR 30K Runners are entitled to have an Excellent Quality Tuffman DRI - FIT T-Shirt, Tuffman Ultra Cap, Race Goodie Bag, Timing Bib, Pre Run Carb Loading, Pre - During - Post Race Hydration, Medical & Physiotherapy Support during the race, Finisher's Medal, Post Race Booze, Hot Meal After Race, Your Excellent Pictures throughout the race, Digital Timed Race Certificate (for all finishers - post completion of the race), FREE & Easy Search & Download for Race Photos, Promised Good Memories.

RACE INCLUSIONS FOR 21K / 10K / TuffKids 4K Runners are entitled to have an Excellent Quality Tuffman DRI - FIT T-Shirt, Race Goodie Bag, Timing Bib, Pre Run Carb Loading, Pre - During - Post Race Hydration, Medical & Physiotherapy Support during the race, Finisher's Medal, Post Race Booze (Not for 4K Participants), Hot Meal After Race, Your Excellent Pictures throughout the race, Digital Timed Race Certificate (for all finishers - post completion of the race), FREE & Easy Search & Download for Race Photos, Promised Good Memories.

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GRATIFICATIONS FOR PODIUM FINISHERS
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Tuffman Trophies to First 3 Podium Finishers shall be awarded to Both Men & Women, from each run category, (if applicable).

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BAGGAGE COUNTER FOR ALL
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Bags will be kept safe at the baggage counter at START / FINISH area. Valuables like mobile, wallet, cash, valuable metals, MP3 players, etc. are not to be kept inside the bag.

Light Convenience Bags can be handed over to the team with runner's name tag attached on it at the baggage counter on the race day. The bags will be available at start / finish point near the 0K Aid Station. (Any kind of valuables not to be kept inside the submitted bag, under any circumstances).

Bags kept anywhere outside the designated area - would not be administered by us. Baggage will be completely kept at owner's risk & any kind of theft claims won't be entertained.

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BAG DROP (Only for 50K & 80K Runners)
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Convenience Bags can be handed over to our team at the end of race briefing with runner's name tag attached on it which will be supplied in the goodie bag.

Name tags for bags will be given to each one of the participants mentioned above, where he / she can deposit the bag and request his / her bag with the nametag on. Drop Bags for 80K Participants will be kept safe at 17.5K & at 0K for 50K & 80K Participants too. (Still other extra valuables are not to be slided inside the bag)

Bags kept anywhere outside the designated area would not be administered by us and would be kept at owner’s risk.

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ACCOMMODATION FACILITY AT MASHOBRA GREENS
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For your convenience, we would simply suggest that staying at Mashobra Greens will be more comfy as the race starts from Mashobra Greens only & is well equipped for a hospitable stay for your family and friends.

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ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS FOR YOUR COMFORTABLE STAY
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⭕ Bamboo Cottages with Attached Washroom
⭕ Luxury Mud Cottages with Attached Washroom

Nice jungle walks, obstacles around base camp, adventure activities offered by our hospitality partner for your family and friends. Delicious food amidst of jungle, soothing tunes and bonfire ... all will be there at Mashobra Greens.

Accommodation at the best possible rates is available at Mashobra Greens as per the above stated options which is provided to everyone for 2 days on suitable sharing basis (TWIN / TRIPLE) which includes all meals for 2 days i.e Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, if purchased through Townscript.

BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION BEFORE IT FILLS OUT AT MASHOBRA GREENS !!

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FEATURE CREATIVES FOR THE RACE
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Pictures requested in the registration process are for feature creatives and are only for promotional purposes only.

The feature creatives will only be made for registered participants up till 1st May, 2024.

No feature creative shall be made for anyone after the above mentioned date.

The same are NOT anyway a part of the race inclusions for your registration.

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CANCELLATION & WITHDRAWAL POLICY
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Cancellation / Transfer of Ticket / Refund / Adjustment to future events is not possible at all. Any requests received will not be eligible for a refund, under any circumstances.

Also, in case of occurrence of any unforeseeable circumstances / events / situations (even force majeure) due to any x-factor leading upto event cancellation, the event fees paid wouldn't be refunded under any circumstances.

ONLY APPLICABLE IN CASE OF THE NEW WAVE OF COVID-19 or ANY OTHER EXTERNAL DISTURBANCE LEADING TO FORCE MAJEURE - There will be no future adjustment / carry forward of the fees towards any other event in any case, and the race format will be changed into a NON - TIMED Virtual Race for everyone. The physical takeaways like Race T-SHIRT, Finisher Medal (based on finish status) & other items (if any) shall be sent via courier 50 days after the virtual event.

IN CASE OF ACCOMMODATION - Cancellations / Transfer of Tickets / Refunds / Adjustment to future dates are not possible at all, as again this one is a negotiated rate with the resort (even in force majeure events).

SEE YOU AT THE MASHOBRA GREENS !!

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QUESTIONS???
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Tuffman
Tuffman Shimla Ultra & Half Marathon Mashobra 2024
info@tuffmanindia.com