Jawadhu Hills Ultra (JHU-24)

Jawadhu Hills Ultra is back! Experience the most scenic trails in the Eastern Ghats, weaving through the pristine hills of Jawadhu range. Challenge yourself on diverse terrains, enjoy breathtaking vistas, and immerse in the natural beauty.

Trail Day

November 09, 2024 (Saturday)

St.Joseph Higher Secondary School, Jamunamarathur

Things to know

    General Information

    Following are general information that you have to know before registering,
    • Registration charges for 30KM (INR.1800) and 60KM (INR.2200) including payment gateway charges.
    • Registrations for JHU 2024 will open on 18th August 2024 and closes on 04th October 2024 or at the earliest if the slots are filled.
    • Upon successful confirmation of payment, an E-mail will be sent from chennaitrailclub@gmail.com. Please scout your junk or spam folder, if you have not received the confirmation in your inbox.
    • No SMS will be sent.
    • There is also no confirmation E-mail post verification of qualification criteria. Qualification criteria is deemed accepted, if the criteria are met.
    • We will contact you for additional details if qualification criteria provided is not satisfactory. If the Strava or any other link shared as qualification is not satisfactory, we will cancel your registration.
    • Final mail will be sent to all the registered participants before a week of event date
    • If you don’t already meet the qualification criteria and you still register without an agreement from the Organising team, we will cancel your registration, and the registration fees will not be refunded.
    • Total slots available are each for 30KM (290 persons) & 60KM (110 persons). So, once these 400 slots are filled, we will be closing the registrations.

    Categories

    Jawadhu Hill Ultra (JHU-24) offers two categories in the 2024 edition

    30K with approximately 900m of elevation gain
    • primarily for those who wants to run their first trail race. Trail route takes runners through farms, slush & single path trails. Believe us, it will be FUN and will definitely get one addicted to trail running. The fun will last approximately 30 Kilometers.
    • The event will start at 06:00 AM from St.Joseph Higher Secondary School, Jamunamarathur. and will finish at same place.
    • Runners are required to report at start point by 05:30 AM.
    • There is no stage cut-off but runners should move fast enough to reach the finish line by 02:00 PM.
    60K with approximately 1600m of elevation gain
    • It’s also a point-to-point course taking runners through the most beautiful locales in Jawadhu while still posing enough challenges for a regular marathon runner. The course takes runners through different terrains.
    • The event will start at 05:00 AM from St.Joseph Higher Secondary School, Jamunamarathur.
    • Runners are required to report at start point by 04:30 AM.
    • All 60K runners must carry their own head lamps / torches.
    • Runners in this category are given a total of 12 hours from the start of the race to finish the 60K event, i.e a finish no later than 5.00 PM.
    • However, runners must pass one stage cut-off, located approximately around 30K.
    • Always listen to your body and stop if you feel exhausted or have any body pains.
    Note
    • All time and distance mentioned here are tentative and subject to very minor changes, which will be confirmed a week before the race.
    • Runners still on the course after the cut-off time (both stage and overall cut-offs) will be picked up by the sweep vehicles and will not be permitted to continue the race. There will be no exception as the cut-off times are implemented to ensure local government body guidelines.

    Rules & Criteria

    Considering all challenges through the course and other considerations, the participants must meet the following criteria:

    • For registering for 60K, Registrants must have completed
      • a Full Marathon in 06:00Hrs, OR
      • any Ultra Marathon (any distance over 42.2Kms) within the cut-off time prescribed by the organizers of the race.
    • For registering for 30K, one must have at least run a half marathon in 03:00 Hrs. Alternatively any distance of 25K and above (within the cut-off of that race) can be considered as a qualifying race.
    • Races/Run after 01-Feb-2023 will only be considered as a qualifying race for Jawadhu Hill Ultra for 30K & 60K categories.
    • After registration, if a registered runner cannot participate in the race for some reason, one must notify us through E-mail before 10-OCT-2024 and get their registration cancelled.
    • A registration of one runner cannot be swapped with anyone else or carried over to future editions. We will issue a refund upto ₹1350/- for 30K, upto ₹1650/- for 60K for all such voluntary cancellations received until 10-Oct-2024 and also subject to race entries for that category being filled as of the race day. The refund can only be issued after the race subject to all slots being filled up. The refund (if any) will only be issued in the last week of November 2024.
    • If a registered runner doesn’t participate in the race without cancelling the registration or notifying us, refund will not be processed
    • Runners (in 30K & 60K categories) must submit the hyperlinkany of the following during the registration,
      • shareable result link of a qualifier race
        or
      • matching run in their STRAVA profile
    • If anyone has any questions about their qualification criteria, please eMail us @ chennaitrailclub@gmail.com and get questions answered before registering.
    • Anyone who registers without submitting or fulfilling the criteria will have their registration cancelled and entry fees forfeited.

    Food

    Pre-Race Dinner (November 08, 2024)

    For runners, accompanying friends and relatives, planning to stay overnight at the venue (Dinner will be served between 7:00 – 9:00 pm). Food coupons must be purchased for all who opt for pre-race dinner at nominal cost fixed by organising team.

    Pre-Race Breakfast (November 09, 2024)

    Some snacks will be provided for quick bite at the start point prior to the commencement of the race. (Note: This won’t be a regular breakfast. Its only Bread-Butter-Jam, tea/coffee & etc.)

    Post-Race Meal (November 09, 2024)

    Lunch will be served for 30KM runners. 60KM runners will get light lunch at one of the aid stations, around noon time.

    Medical Assistance and Baggage Counter

    Medical assistance
    • There will be a dedicated medical team at the start/finish points.
    • First aid stations will be located strategically along the course taking road accessibility into consideration.
    • Should the volunteers find a runner to be unfit to continue the race at any time, they will be pulled out of the run.
    • Runners are requested to strictly abide by the instructions of the volunteers.
    Baggage Counter
    • Baggage counter will be available at the start-line of all categories
    • There is no drop bag facility along the route. Runners should carry with them whatever needed during the entire length of the race

    Aid Station and Hydration

    • Aid stations will be well-stocked with water, energy drinks, fruits etc. during the race.
    • Since hills stations is an ecologically sensitive area, we will be providing water and energy drinks only in reusable cups / water dispensers for Energy drinks & Water at aid stations and rest areas.
    • Participants are free to carry their own refreshments.
    • Aid stations with water, energy drinks, fruits etc. will be set up at average intervals of 5-7 Km along the course.
    • Every runner (from all categories) should compulsorily carry 1 liter water bottle with them.
    • 60K runners will get light lunch at one of the aid stations around noon time.

    Accommodation and Transport

    Accommodation

    Camping / staying in the school (St.Joseph Higher Secondary School, Jamunamarathur) is free of cost for all.

    Lake View Guest House – Jamunamarathur 

    Contact – Sengottuvan – 9786337033
    Available – 6 Rooms (4 persons/Room) – 2000 INR (2500 INR for AC)
    Dormitory – 2 Pack (Each 10 people) – 4500 INR (10 people)

    Rooms in Jamunamarathur Bus Stand 

    Contact – Santhosh – 9655095806
    Available – 8 Rooms (1200 INR Max)

    Munna Complex 

    Mansoor – 9786111774, 9159923066
    Single room – 4 Rooms – 700 INR
    Double room – 8 Rooms – 1300 INR

    Forest Guest House

    Needs to be booked in group – Contact organiser 
    Vanathi – 8668147567
    Dorms – 2 nos. (Each Dorm holds 8 persons)
    Rooms – 4

    Transport

    Start/Finish point is St.Joseph Higher Secondary School, Jamunamarathur, on Polur-Alangayam Road.

    Approximate distances to Jamunamaruthur

    • Polur – 40km
    • Alangayam – 25km
    • Tirupattur – 50km (via Alangayam)
    • Vellor – 90km (via Alangayam)
    • Vaniyambadi – 45km (via Alangayam)
    • Thiruvannamalai – 80km (via Polur)
    • Arcot – 95km (via Polur)
    • Vandavasi – 100km (via Polur)

    Public Transport buses between Alangayam and Polur passes through Jamunamaruthur. Frequency will be approximately 45 minutes. Last bus in each direction will be around 7:30PM.

    Medals, Certificates & Results

    Important
    • Medals will be awarded to all runners who finish within the cut-off.
    • Certificates will also be made available online to all 30K & 60K finishers.
    • Results will be uploaded to website after 2-3 days.
    • There is no prize money or awards for podium finishers as we believe that all participants are winners.
    • There is no chip on the bib. Timing will be noted manually at timing points along the route.
    • All participants must accept complete responsibility for any injury, physical or otherwise, that may be caused to them during the event, or while on the premises of the event.
    • Runners are required to check-in and collect their bibs/race-kits personally during the pre-race dinner/briefing on Friday 08-Nov-2024. Runners cannot authorise a third party to collect the bib/race-kit on their behalf.
    • Runners must wear the official bib provided by the organisers throughout the event. If one takes the bib off for any reason whatsoever, they will be noted as DNF (did-not-finish).
    • Only finishers within the cut-off time will be entitled to receive their official timing and finisher medal.
    • The organiser reserves the right to cancel, postpone or delay the event due to any unforeseen circumstances beyond their control and at their discretion.
    • The organiser shall not be liable in respect to any entry fees, costs and expenses that a participant may incur as a result of such cancellation or postponement.
    • A registered runner consent to the free use of one’s name, voice, picture or video in any broadcast, telecast, advertising, promotion or other account of this event.
    • Registered Runners must ensure that they provide correct details during the registration process and inform the organiser well in advance of the race, of any changes. If one’s contact information changes after the submission for the registration, the organiser must be notified by eMail @ chennaitrailclub@gmail.com well in advance of the event.
    • The course of the Jawadhu Hill Ultra takes the runner through areas under the control of the Forests Department. Please be sensitive to the environment and do not disturb the surrounding flora and fauna in any manner.
    • Runners are required to run along the marked track only. The area and the course are also a habitat for a variety of snakes. Please do take due care and exercise caution.
    • Runners are requested to cooperate with race officials, volunteers and other personnel during the event.
    • The organiser reserves the right to refuse an entrant’s attendance at, or participation in, the race.
    • Any participant who is found putting themselves or anyone else at risk will be immediately evicted from the course and event venue.
    • The organiser shall reserve the right to remove, ban or exclude any participant who is found in breach of these terms and conditions.

    Tips to be followed

    The terrain is not same:

    We call it a multi-terrain marvel. Therefore, running in the trail has its own unique challenges and being watchful and alert while running on the trail.

    Find your rhythm:

    Running off road can be exhausting, focus on finding the rhythm until you sense being one with the terrain.

    Run with a buddy:

    If you are not aiming at a podium finish or personal best, run with a buddy so that you can be safe inside the trails.

    Keep your eyes on the trail:

    It can be tempting to look at the nature around you, but doing so can quickly lead to tripping and falling. It is advisable to keep your eyes on the trail.

    Sport with your Trail shoes:

    If you have a pair of trail running shoes, sport with them. They reduce the chance of ankle rolls with a high heel.

    Accessorise:

    It is advisable to apply sunscreen, wear your sunglasses, cap/hat or carry a piece of white cotton cloth to cover yourself when the sun is pretty hard after 8 a.m.

    About Race Location

    Jawadhu Hill Ultra is an Ultra Trail Marathon is organized by Chennai Trail Club in the hills of Jawadhu Hills (Eastern ghats). Chennai Trail club is a group of fitness enthusiasts who are passionate about long distance running. Through this Ultra running, we are providing an opportunity and experience to run through the trails, streams, farms and by the hamlet of Jawadhu hills.

    The Jawadhu Hills is an extension of the Eastern Ghats spread across parts of Vellore, Tirupattur and Tiruvannamalai districts in the northern part of the state of Tamil Nadu in south-eastern India.

    Jamanamarathur is one of the larger villages in these hills, populated with around 10,000. With an altitude of 857m, it is the second village in height in Jawadhu hills in Tiruvannamali district.

    One can reach Jamanamarathur from

    West – Tirupattur or Vaniyambadi

    East – Polur

    Northeast – Vellore

    South – Chengam

    Maintaining Cleanliness

    Runners are advised not to throw any cups, wrappers (chocolate/gels), other waste either on the trail or inside water bodies. Use the waste bins kept near the refreshment points. Sholavaram tank is one of the well maintained tank and major supplier of drinking water to the people of Chennai city. Therefore, requesting the cooperation from the runners to maintain the cleanliness of the tank and the trail.

    Please note that barefoot running is not recommended.

    Maintaining Cleanliness

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