Formats, Categories, and Timings

Each Inspire India race offers several formats for racers to choose from. Each format in each distance has specific cut-offs and stage splits. Read below to know more about each specific format and its requirements.

The Dunes Ultra

The Dunes Ultra offers several formats of racing including Solo Self-Supported and Crew-Supported races and Relay races. All solo races are Race Across America Qualifiers. Solo racers finishing under the cut-off timings will qualify for the Race Across America. Relay events are RAAM Style relay races. Each format has a unique flow.

675km Solo Self Supported

The Dunes Ultra 675km Solo Self-Supported race is a single stage non-stop self-supported race. Racers will get access to drop-bags at the turn-around control in Bikaner. Categories and timings are as below. (Approval from Race Across America organisation for below proposed cut-off timings pending)

Category Code	Category	RAAM Qualifier Cut Off (Hrs)	Inspire India Cut-Off
F	SS Women 18-49	40:00:00	Under Review
G	SS Men 50+	40:00:00	Under Review
H	SS Men 18-49	38:00:00	Under Review
E	SS Women 50+	42:00:00	Under Review

675km Solo Crew Supported

The Dunes Ultra 675km Solo Crew-Supported race is a single stage non-stop crew-supported race. Minimum requirement for crew and support vehicles is under review. Racers will need to arrange their own crew and support vehicles. Categories and timings are as below. (Approval from Race Across America organisation for below proposed cut-off timings pending)

CS Category Code	Category	RAAM Qualifier Cut-Off	Inspire India Timings
B	CS Women 18-49	40:00:00	Under Review
D	CS Men 50+	38:00:00	Under Review
C	CS Men 18-49	40:00:00	Under Review
A	CS Women 50+	42:00:00	Under Review

1350km Solo Self Supported

The Dunes Ultra 1350km Solo Self-Supported race is a two stage self-supported race. Racers will get a minimum rest of 3 hours in between stages (more if racers complete the first stage earlier than the stage cut-off). Moreover, racers will get to access drop-bags at Bikaner control on both stages along with drop-bags at end of stage 1. Categories and timings are as below. (Approval from Race Across America organisation for below proposed cut-off timings pending)

Category Code	Category	RAAM Qualifier Cut Off (Hrs)	Inspire India Cut Off (Hrs)
F	Self Supported Women 18-49	94	Under Review
G	Self Supported Men 50+	94	Under Review
H	Self Supported Men 18-49	88	Under Review
E	Self Supported Women 50+	98	Under Review

1350km Solo Crew Supported

Category Code	Category	RAAM Qualifier Cut Off (Hrs)	Inspire India Cut Off (Hrs)
B	Crew Supported Women 18-49	78	Under Review
C	Crew Supported Men 50+	78	Under Review
D	Crew Supported Men 18-49	74	Under Review
A	Crew Supported Women 50+	82	Under Review

RAAM Style Relay

The Dunes Ultra Relay is a fun relay team format where 2,3, or 4 racers take turns racing the course of the race. Racers can choose to race the 675km or the 1350km course to race in relay.

Minimum requirement for crew and support vehicles is under review. Racers will need to arrange their own crew and support vehicles. Categories and timings are as below.

Category	676km Cut Off (Hrs)	1350km Cut off (Hrs)
All Women 35-49	33:00:00	64:00:00
All Women 18-34	33:00:00	64:00:00
Mixed 50+	33:00:00	64:00:00
All Men 50+	33:00:00	64:00:00
Mixed 35-49	32:00:00	64:00:00
All Men 35-49	32:00:00	64:00:00
Mixed 18-34	31:00:00	64:00:00
All Men 18-34	31:00:00	64:00:00
All Women 50+	35:00:00	64:00:00