Overwhelming response for Ultribe Paderu

The 5th variation of the Ultribe ‘Paderu Trail Ultra’ concluded precocious astatine Paderu successful Alluri Sitharama Raju district, drafting way runners from crossed India to acquisition 1 of the astir challenging and scenic courses successful the Eastern Ghats. Organised by the Visakha Trail Running Association (VTRA), the taxable this twelvemonth was “Strive for progress, not perfection.”

This year’s variation witnessed a monolithic information of 400 runners crossed 4 contention categories, 10 km, 25 km, 50km and 110 km. The contention was flagged disconnected by Superintendent of Police, ASR district, Amit Bardar. Participants ran done untouched wood trails, tribal hamlets, java estates, steep ridges, and mist-covered viewpoints, promoting Paderu’s pristine earthy beauty.

The 2025 edition, marked a milestone for ‘Ultribe Paderu' arsenic it officially became the archetypal contention successful the Telugu States (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) to big a 100 km category, mounting a caller benchmark for long-distance endurance way moving successful the region.

Local runners participated and utilized the level to beforehand ‘Say No to Drugs’ campaign, encouraging younker to take endurance sports implicit addiction.

In the 110 km category, Mani, from Chennai, emerged victorious with a stunning performance, portion Mr. Subash clinched the 50 km men’s title. Manisha Bisht dominated the 50 km women’s category, finishing 1 of India’s toughest way routes.