The trail run of Telangana is back — through the lush, misted forests above Vikarabad.
Telangana Multi-Terrain Slam
4 iconic races, 1 epic journey. Finish the qualifying distance at all four to become a Telangana Slam Finisher — Ananthagiri Hills is one of the four.
Telangana Run
Ananthagiri Hills This Race
Godavari River Marathon
Yadagirigutta Temple Run
Now in its second year, the Ananthagiri Hills Forest Trail Run brings beginners and seasoned trail runners onto the same forest paths — four distances, one shared start line at first light.
Race categories & flag-off
Four courses through the same forest, each asking something different of you. Every runner starts at first light.
Endurance Run
A demanding two-loop trail combined with hill-road segments — endurance, elevation gain, and adventure.
Trail Run
A challenging loop of mixed elevation and natural trail sections that test both strength and endurance.
Timed Trail Run
A scenic one-loop forest trail — the ideal introduction to trail running, timed and certified.
Fun Run
A non-timed, beginner-friendly trail for families, walkers, and new runners who want to take in the forest without the clock.
Registrations are closed
Entries for the 2026 edition are now closed — thank you to everyone who signed up. Here’s everything you need before race day.
Head to Bib Collection for pickup details, or Instructions for everything you need to know before flag-off.
Why run Ananthagiri
Every trail worth running leaves a marker behind. Here's what this one's known for.
Scenic forest trails
Single-track paths through dense, untouched canopy.
Breathtaking views
Ridge-line lookouts across the Vikarabad hills.
A real stream crossing
No bridges — you ford a natural forest stream along the route.
Elevation that earns it
Genuine climbs — a real trail-running challenge.
Safe, well-supported
Marshalled routes, medical and trail support on the longer courses.
The hills have history
Located roughly 70+ km from Hyderabad, Ananthagiri Hills is one of the most densely forested regions in the Vikarabad district — about a two-hour drive, with train options also running to Vikarabad.
These hills are the source of the Musi River, which flows through Hyderabad and feeds the Osman Sagar (Gandipet) and Himayat Sagar reservoirs — the very water supply of the city below. Runners cross one of its feeder streams on the trail itself.
A key landmark is the historic Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu — the hills take their name from this revered site.
Bib collection & accommodation
No bib or t-shirt distribution on race day — Sunday, 4th October 2026. Collect yours in advance at one of these two expos, and plan your stay in the hills.
Haritha Resorts Confirmed
Ananthagiri Hills — only for unavoidable circumstances
View on map →For stay assistance ahead of race day, reach out to our accommodation desk.
Reach our bib assistance desk, or join the runners’ WhatsApp group for live updates.
See you at
the start line
Registrations are closed — thank you for being part of Telangana's premier trail running experience. Here's everything you need for race day.
