SRT ULTRA VIRTUAL

WGRF which was started in 2018 has been forced to make changes in one of their 2 ultra trail running events. Due to Covid19, Sinhagad Epic Trail which was scheduled for 28 June 2020 has been canceled until next year. 

While our flagship event SRT Ultra scheduled for 12 December 2020 is still hopeful to take place, announcements will only be made when conditions to travel are safe for everyone.

WGRF takes pride in their huge volunteer base, and around 50 volunteers are already active in the war against Covid19. Team WGRF also salutes you if you are one of the police officials, healthcare worker or a volunteer who is helping in the fight against Covid19.

We are heartbroken that Sinhagad Epic Trail had to be canceled, but we refuse to give up and instead have decided to focus on SRT Ultra 2020. The team has come up with SRT Ultra Virtual Marathon, a first of its kind fun activity through which you can achieve 2 goals while getting your beloved SRT Ultra Experience from wherever you are. We call it #srtathome.

1.) Participate in SRT Ultra Virtual Marathon: while most you are locked inside your homes, we have modified and recreated all the SRT Ultra distance categories understanding the physical limitations you will face while completing them. We want you to complete your preferred distance categories in maximum 10 days. You decide the time and distance, with no hurry. This goal is to stay fit, and healthy, and experience climbing a mountain at home. You can run or walk, your choice. And most importantly we want you to keep your memories of SRT Ultra alive and look forward to the 2020 edition too.

2.) Raise funds for Covid19 affected: we have tied up with Mashal NGO, and ResQ  who are currently working 24x7 on the ground helping people as well as animals in these difficult times. The funds generated by you will directly be distributed equally among these NGOs to save lives of humans and animals. 

Run/walk any of the 5 #srtathome challenges from your own space, like inside your home, garden, balcony or terrace, on a treadmill, on stairs to get elevation, outside on road or trail if it is permissible by law in your area. 

SRT Ultra Virtual Marathon will start on 31 May and end on 9 June 2020. You can register till 7th June 2020 to contribute to the cause.

Any individual above 15 years of age.

You have to be 15 years and above on the date of event.

Register to take part in SRT Ultra Virtual Marathon via Townscript. 

Choose your distance category and proceed further to pay the fees.

Receive your bib once the registrations are closed. You can print your bib too!

Start your #srtathome experience on race day. 

You can run or walk your distance inside your home, garden, balcony or terrace, on a treadmill, on stairs to get elevation, or outside on road or trail if it is permissible in your city or state. Of course any rule of law should not be broken by the participant. Practicing Social distancing while running is a must.

10 days maximum in as many attempts and duration. You can complete this activity even in one or two days and share it with us! 

1. Sinhagad Half Vertical 10km

10km + 40 floors elevation (elevation optional)

* Example: Per day minimum activity 1km + 4 floors elevation

2. Sinhagad to Rajgad 25km

25km + 100 floors elevation (elevation optional)

* Example: Per day minimum activity 2.5km + 10 floors elevation

3. SRT Ultra 50Km

50km + 200 floors elevation (elevation optional)

* Example: Per day minimum activity 5km + 20 floors elevation

4. SRTR Ultra 80Km

80km + 320 floors elevation (elevation optional)

* Example: Per day minimum activity 8km + 32 floors elevation

5. SRTRS Ultra 110Km

110km + 440 floors elevation (elevation optional)

* Example: Per day minimum activity 11km + 44 floors elevation

Registered participants will receive a google form link, where you can manually enter or provide your activity link. Runners can also submit screenshot of your activity.

It is not mandatory to use a gps device like sports watch to record your activity. You can record through any activity trackers like Strava,  Garmin, Suunto, Cultfit, Googlefit etc  by downloading the apps  on your mobile phone. 

You can complete your distance category in as many sessions as you like. Our aim is to keep you motivated, fit and healthy to go to the mountains again! 

Record your activity everyday. We want you to take photo and video of this activity and share it on your Instagram stories or posts. Follow accounts @westernghatsrunning , @mashalngo7 and @resqct with hashtag #srtultra #srtathome #westernghatsrunning. We will feature it on our Instagram page. 

You can manually fill the details in your activity as it is difficult to calculate elevation in an enclosed environment, so we will trust your activity submissions. 

Finishers of SRT Ultra Virtual Edition will get a Finisher e-certificate and a Finisher e-medal. 

Team WGRF being a non profit organisation, and so we will equally distribute all the generated funds to NGOs in the fight against corona. We have currently collaborated with Mashal NGO and ResQ. Details will be provided to every registered participant via email.

Don’t miss this unique fundraising activity, your contribution will help the needy!

Let’s run/walk #srtathome!