HIMALAYAN 100 MILE STAGE RACE

OCTOBER 27 TO NOVEMBER 03, 2023, DARJEELING, INDIA

Internationally renowned 31st Himalayan Run & Trek International Annual Events (Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race) went off successfully during October 29 to November 02, 2023 in Darjeeling area, the North-East Himalayan ranges. Adventurers from various countries including U.S.A, U.K, Singapore, 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. Trevor Peter (USA) won the 31st International Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race with an overall time of 22 Hrs. 54 minutes got the privilege to receive the first prize. Among males, the second and third position won by Mr. Anthony Hobbs (UK) with a time of 24 Hrs. 49 minutes and Mr. Natheniel Dirvin  (USA) with a time of 24 Hrs. 56 minutes respectively.

Amongst females, first position won by Ms. Terri Pfeil (USA) with a time of 26 Hrs. 05 minutes; the second position won by Ms. Anne Wade (UK) with a time of 31 Hrs. 01 Minutes. The third position won by Ms. Amy Costa (USA) with a time of 31 Hrs. 20 Minutes.

The youngest participant is Mr. Trevor Peter from USA (28 Years). The eldest participant is Mr. Robert Becker (78 Years) from USA & Ms. Laurie Copeland (64 years) from USA.

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 other 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 the 27th Everest Challenge Marathon also took place on the third day of the Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race.

EVEREST CHALLENGE MARATHON

OCTOBER 31, 2023, DARJEELING, INDIA

The 27th International Annual Mt. Everest Challenge Marathon was successfully held on October 31, 2023 at Darjeeling. It started at Sandakphu National Park with the participants from various countries like U.S.A, U.K, Singapore, India etc. negotiated the trails from Sandakphu to Rimbik via Phalut. The trail course varies from 12,000 ft to 6,350 ft.

Mr. Trevor Peter (USA) won the first position with a time of 07 Hours 15 Minutes. The second position went to Mr. Nathaniel Dirvin (USA) with 07 Hours 21 Minutes and third position went to Mr. Anthony Hobbs (UK) with 07 Hours 24 Minutes.

Amongst females, Ms. Terri Pfeil (USA) was the first woman to finish the marathon with an overall time of 08 Hours 13 Minutes. Second position went to Ms. Amy Costa (USA) with 08 Hours 43 Minutes and third women to finish was Ms. Anne Wade (UK) with a time of 10 Hours 13 Minutes. Walkers got a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the serene and magnificent beauty of trail at own pace.

Participants seemed to agree with Runners 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.

2nd International Himalayan 100 Km Stage Race took place alongside with Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race and Mt. Everest Challenge Marathon.

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 – 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

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