Ananthagiri Hills Trail Run 2025 

 Date: Sunday, 26th October 2025 

📍 Venue: Ananthagiri Hills, Vikarabad 

🎯 Organized by: Society for Telangana Runners 

 https://runnersoftelangana.com/ 

🏃‍♂ RACE CATEGORIES and Flag off timings...

🎉 5 KM Fun Run – Nature at Your Pace

📍 Flag-off: 7:00 AM

A non-timed, beginner-friendly trail for families, walkers, and new runners.

🎁 Includes: T-shirt, Finisher Medal, Breakfast, Hydration, E-Certificate

🚫 No timing chip

🌿 10 KM Timed Trail Run – Step into the Trails

📍 Flag-off: 6:30 AM

One-loop scenic forest trail — ideal for runners entering the trail world.

🎁 Includes: T-shirt, Finisher Medal, Timing Chip, Breakfast, Hydration, E-Certificate, Medical Support

🏞 21.1 KM Trail Half Marathon – Run with Rhythm

📍 Flag-off: 6:15 AM

Two-loop trail half marathon with mixed elevation and forest routes.

🎁 Includes: T-shirt, Finisher Medal, Timing Chip, Breakfast, Hydration, E-Certificate, Medical Support

🏔 32 KM Endurance Run – For the Trail Warrior

📍 Flag-off: 6:00 AM

A 2-loop trail + hill road combo for experienced runners seeking elevation and endurance.

🎁 Includes: T-shirt, Finisher Medal, Timing Chip, Breakfast, Hydration + Nutrition, E-Certificate, Medical & Trail Support

📌 Minimum Age:

▪ 10+ for 5K

▪ 18+ for all timed runs

💰 Registration Fees ( Early Bird ):

5 K Fun Run – ₹499 (599/-).

10 K Trail Run – ₹799 (999/-)

21.1K Trail Half – ₹1199(1499/-)

32 K Endurance Run – ₹1499( 1699/-)

📝 Registration open!! 

 Contact details: +91 9849493010

 Limited slots available !.

The Ananthagiri forest is one of the dense forest areas in Ranga Reddy District.

The distance from Hyderabad to the hills is around 70+ km( 2 hours journey by road). 

There are multiple train options from Hyderabad to Vikarabad.

The hills are the main water source for Osmansagar (Gandipet) and Himayathsagar which provide drinking water to Hyderabad. Ananthagiri Hill is the birthplace of the Musi river , which flows through Hyderabad. The small reservoir, the lush green jungle, the jungle trail are added attractions to this place covered by thick vegetation and beautiful streams with fresh water.

 Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple , dedicated to Lord Vishnu is one of the prime attractions in Ananthagiri hills. The hills are named after this temple as Anantagiri Hills.

Along the temple there are few steps which lead to hill area with a pushkarini and lots of ruined structures and a small shiva temple. There is a standing statue of Lord Hanuman near the temple.

Ananthagiri is also popular for trekking and it offers many trekking and camping opportunities. There are two trekking trails in the forests, one that begins from the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple and another one starts 0.5 km from the temple, towards Kerelli. There is a viewpoint on the hilltop which can be reached from the temple.

Nagasamudram Lake, also known as Kotpally Reservoir is set at a distance of 17 km from Padmanabha Temple. It is a picturesque location and popular among tourist visiting Ananthagiri. The Lake can be reached via Dharur junction (between Vikarabad and Tandur).

 For accommodation, you can choose Haritha Resort near Padmanabha temple. There are also private resorts like Deccan Trails.... etc.

Night Camping facilities available in the hills...