Coastal Ultra 2025
Welcome to the Coastal Ultra 2025 - a groundbreaking ultra-running event set along the breathtaking Marine Drive from Inani to Teknaf coastline of Cox’s Bazar, held on 20-21-22 February, 2025. This unique event combines endurance with environmental stewardship, aiming to promote eco-friendly tourism, sustainable development, and a commitment to our blue economy.
Spanning the pristine shoreline of Cox’s Bazar, the Coastal Ultra 2025 is more than a race; it’s a journey that encourages both athletes and spectators to celebrate and protect one of Bangladesh's most valuable natural resources. Through this event, we champion the significance of a clean coast and advocate for responsible tourism practices that align with sustainable growth and the preservation of marine ecosystems.
Our mission goes beyond the finish line—we aim to inspire a movement toward conservation and highlight the importance of the blue economy, which is essential to the local community’s livelihood and national prosperity. By participating in or supporting the Coastal Ultra, you contribute to a larger vision of health, harmony, and sustainability for Bangladesh’s beautiful coastal regions. This year our event motto is “Save the Sea, Save the Planet”.
Join us in the Coastal Ultra 2025 and be a part of a legacy that values endurance, community, and a commitment to a greener, cleaner future.
THE BIG DAYS
- 📅 20-21-22 FEBRUARY 2025
RACE COURSE
- Marine Drive (Inani to Teknaf), Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
RACE VILLAGE
- Inani Forest Range Office, Inani Beach, Marine Drive, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
- Google Map Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/S3tjRjER6JnKua1h7
RACE KIT COLLECTION
Please collect your race kit on February 20, 2025 (Thursday) from the Race Village at Inani Forest Range Office, Inani Beach, Marine Drive, Cox’s Bazar. Time frame for kit collection:
| Race Categories | Kit Collection Date | Time (From - To) |
|---|---|---|
| 200 KM | 20 February 2025 | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Other Categories (50 KM, 100 KM, 100 MILE) | 20 February 2025 | 12:00 PM – 07:00 PM |
Important Reminder Before Collecting Your Race Kit:
- Gear check is mandatory for all categories except 50 KM.
- Showing NID/Passport copy & BIB number is a must at the time of collecting your kit. Printouts are not necessary for this process.
- Upon collection of your race kit in person, the security deposit will be refunded in cash. No security deposit will be refunded or race kit will be delivered to absent participants & will be forfeited.
DROP-BAG INSTRUCTIONS
| Race categories | Drop-Off Window | Pick-Up Window | No. of Drop-Bags | Locations | Minor Drop Bags (Torch & Vest only) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 KM |
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04 (Four) | 60 KM, 85 KM, 110 KM, 160 KM | 135 KM |
| 100 Mile |
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03 (Three) | 25 KM, 50 KM, 100 KM | 75 KM |
| 100 KM |
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02 (Two) | 25 KM, 50 KM | 75 KM |
| 50 KM |
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01 (One) | 25 KM | N/A |
- ** All drop-bags must fit within a standard-sized backpack, must be clearly labeled with your BIB number & contains essential items only.
BAGGAGE DEPOSIT FACILITY
| Drop-Off Window | Pick-Up Window |
|---|---|
| 20 February 2025, 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM | 21 February 2025, 4:00 AM - 5:15 AM |
| 21 February 2025, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM | 22 February 2025, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
- ** Only one Bag allowed per runner.
RACE STARTING TIME
CUT-OFF & CHECK-IN TIMES
The below will be strictly followed:
| Race Categories | CUT-OFF Time | CHECK-IN Times |
|---|---|---|
| 200 KM | 42 HOURS |
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| 100 Mile | 32 HOURS |
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| 100 KM | 18 HOURS |
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| 50 KM |
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- ** All the timings will be based on GUN-Time.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
| Race Categories | Minimum Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| 200 KM |
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| 100 Mile |
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| 100 KM |
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| 50 KM |
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CATEGORY-WISE APPLICATION
An applicant may select 2 preferred categories in single application. The application will be judged for top priority category first. If rejected, it will be shifted to next priority category for judgement.
REGISTRATION FEE
Applying for the Ultra proves your long term dedication & sacrifice. Honoring your dedication the event has NO REGISTRATION FEE!
SECURITY DEPOSIT
BDT.1530/- (Including MFS Charges)
| BKASH || | NAGAD || | ROCKET |
- To select 02 categories in single application, paying security deposit once is enough.
- Payment mode will be declared soon.
- To be paid with application.
- This is not a Registration Fee, it’s a Security Deposit.
- Refundable (1500/-, excluding MFS Charge), if-
- Your application is REJECTED.
- You report at the KIT Collection Expo in person (not via representative) within declared time frame.
- Non-Refundable, if -
- You fail to report the KIT Collection Expo in person within declared time frame whatever the reason is.
- If any of the information provided by you found false or altered.
- 📅 17 December, 2024
- ⏰ 08:00 PM
- 📅 23 December, 2024
- ⏰ 11:59 PM
- PDF Copy of-
- NID Card or Valid Passport.
- All the Finishers Certificates in single file.
- Link of-
- Social Media Profile (Ex.-Facebook, Istagram).
- Activity Tracker (Ex.-Strava) Profile.
- Longest run.
- Proof of meeting eligibility criteria.
- You may also gather info of-
- Run Mileage of last 01 month.
- Run Mileage of last 06 month.
- Run Mileage of last 12 month.
- The event will be organized & managed by “Coastal Ultra Bangladesh”.
- Besides we have a “Technical Committee” of three experienced ultra runner. The committee will verify data with application, approve participation & result verification. The committee will function independently without interference of team “Coastal Ultra Bangladesh” and their identity will remain hidden.
- Remember, applying by fulfilling minimum eligibility criteria do not ensure your participation. Technical Committee’s decision is final in this regard.
- “Coastal Ultra Bangladesh” reserves all the rights to addition, modification or cancellation of the event without assigning any reason whatsoever. Decision of this team is final in any matter related with this event and cannot be challenged.