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HIMALAYAN 100 MILE STAGE RACE

NOVEMBER 10 TO 14, 2024, DARJEELING, INDIA

Internationally renowned 33rd Himalayan Run & Trek International Annual Events (Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race) went off successfully during November 10 to 14, 2024 in Darjeeling area, the North-East Himalayan ranges. Adventurers from various countries including U.S.A, U.K, Germany, France, South Africa, Canada, India etc. took part in this novel event. The Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race has been distinguished as one of the world’s most challenging, beautiful and toughest endurance events.

Mr. Chris Lemke (Germany) won the 33rd International Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race with an overall time of 17 Hrs. 39 minutes got the privilege to receive the first prize. Among males, the second and third position won by Mr. Maxime Gabrieau (France) with a time of 20 Hrs. 27 minutes and Mr. Murray Fraser (South Africa) with a time of 22 Hrs. 06 minutes respectively.

Amongst females, first position won by Ms. Alice William (UK) with a time of 21 Hrs. 35 minutes; the second position won by Ms. Stephnie Bancroft (UK) with a time of 29 Hrs. 45 Minutes.

The youngest participant is Ms. Alice William (27 Years) from UK. The eldest participant is Mr. James Miller (72 Years) from USA & Mrs. Eileen Sutton (60 years) from UK.

Weather was beautiful and participant enjoyed the panoramic view of the highest peak of the world while running, runners enjoyed majestic view Himalayan range and shining sun throughout the race. Such spectacular views are visible in the mountains very rarely.

The course traversed vast tea gardens, isolated jungles and small villages. Participants also got opportunity to have the spectacular view of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu (four out of five highest peaks in the world). According to the runners, the race trail is most beautiful and exciting. It also offers a rare and once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy the cold breezes that hover around the rhododendron forests which holds more than four thousand types of flowering plants and three hundred varieties of rare ferns.

According to Mr. Pandey, the central ambition behind this event is to preserve the environment and local heritage of Indian Himalaya for future generation also keep the balance between body, mind and soul and make the Darjeeling area as hub for various adventurous sports. According to him, “eco-friendly adventure sport is the best way to enhance ones’ spirits and brighten life. Becoming one with nature is the most satiating experience one can have, as it helps to keep the body and mind in perfect condition.” Lots of garbage was brought back during the race which was left in the area by another tourist in the past. Mr. C.S Pandey added that Himalayan Run & Trek International annual event has been started since 1991 and Mr. C. S. Pandey was the Race Director of the events.

Simultaneously 3rd Himalayan 100 K Stage Race during Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race and 28th Everest Challenge Marathon also took place on the third day of the Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race.

HIMALAYAN 100 K STAGE RACE

NOVEMBER 10 TO 14, 2024, DARJEELING, INDIA

3rd Himalayan 100 K Stage Race went off successfully during November 10 to 14, 2024 in Darjeeling area, the North-East Himalayan ranges.

Mr. Amitoj Singh (India) won the 3rd International Himalayan 100 K Stage Race with an overall time of 19 Hrs. 56 minutes got the privilege to receive the first prize. Among males, the second and third position won by Mr. Varun Chadha (India) with a time of 20 Hrs. 28 minutes and Mr. Edward Sutton (UK) with a time of 20 Hrs. 57 minutes respectively.

Amongst females, Ms. Kayla Ferguson (USA) won the 3rd Himalayan 100 K Stage Race with a time of 20 Hrs. 31 minutes.

EVEREST CHALLENGE MARATHON

NOVEMBER 12, 2024, DARJEELING, INDIA

The 28th International Annual Mt. Everest Challenge Marathon was successfully held on November 12, 2024 at Darjeeling. It started at Sandakphu National Park with the participants from various countries U.S.A, U.K, Germany, France, South Africa, Canada India etc. negotiated the trails from Sandakphu to Rimbik via Phalut. The trail course varies from 12,000 ft to 6,350 ft.

Mr. Chris Lemke (Germany) won the first position with a time of 05 Hrs. 08 minutes. The second position went to Mr. Maxime Gabrieau (France) with 06 Hrs. 17 minutes and third position went to Mr. Murray Fraser (South Africa) with 06 Hrs. 46 minutes.

Amongst females, Ms. Alice William (UK) was the first woman to finish the marathon with an overall time of 06 Hrs. 46 minutes. Second position went to Ms. Stephnie Bancroft with a time of 10 Hrs. 09 Minutes. Walkers got a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the serene and magnificent beauty of trail at own pace.

Participants seemed to agree with Runner’s World magazine in describing the Mt. Everest Challenge Marathon as the “World’s Most Beautiful Marathon”. Mr. C. S. Pandey was the Race Director.

The course traversed isolated jungles and small villages and participants got an opportunity to have the spectacular view of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu (four out of five highest peaks in the world). The event was held simultaneously with the Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race.

Thanks to all participants of this year and previous years for their great participation; Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and supporting staff of local administration and special thanks to Nature God.

For further information contact:

C S Pandey, Race Director

Race Director – Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race (First International Adventure Sports Event in India)

Race Director – Mt. Everest Challenge Marathon, Darjeeling, India

Race Director – Himalayan 100 K Stage Race, Darjeeling, India

Managing Director – Himalayan Run & Trek Pvt. Ltd., India

Former Advisor – HIMTAB Committee, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India

Former National Award Committee Member – Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India

Former President – Mountain Bike Club of India

First organizer of International Mountain Bike Rally in India

Recognized by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India & Proud Winner of various National and International Awards

E-mail: hrtindia91@gmail.com / info@himalayan.com / info@himalayanruntrek.com