Himalayan Run & Trek has been a pioneer in Asia and around the world for eco-friendly adventure sport tourism. Its flagship event, the Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race, has been held successfully since 1991. This event has been described as “The Most Spectacular Running Course in the World”, “The World’s Most Well-Organized and Synchronized Event” and “World’s Most Scenic and Challenging Endurance Race”. It also has a very high an “AAA” rating for its eco-friendly approach for the excellent ground support.
This event has no age bar or stage cutoff time. The youngest participant to participate in this event was a 10-year-old student, while the oldest participant was 81 years old. Anyone physically fit and interested can run & walk. There is no qualifying time constraint, so no need to worry about your running history. The aim of this event is not to win, but to enjoy the beauty of nature. While running, you will traverse through vast tea gardens, isolated jungles and small villages with passing yaks and red pandas along the way. You are guaranteed to have an unforgettable experience.
Daily stages are 24, 20, 26, 13, and 17 miles for the Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race, and 22, 16, 22, 21, and 19 km for the Himalayan 100 K Stage Race. The routes are mostly on trails with views of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, and mountains in four countries. All food, lodging, aid stations, and transportation are provided by the Race Directorate Office.
Our sheer determination, untiring enthusiasm, and sympathetic attitude towards the world have long been admired by adventure lovers. We are connected by common goals to challenge our limits and break all physical, mental, and psychological barriers, showing the world that nothing is impossible if our will is strong enough. If it is, the world is ours.
Himalayan Run & Trek has always respected the spirit of our dedicated participants. That spirit has motivated us to continue our efforts for the last 45 years. Some of our legendary participants include Mr. Mike Nuttall from the USA (63 years old), who has undergone triple bypass heart surgery and successfully completed HSR Events; Mr. Shane James from Australia, suffering from Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a very rare, painful, and debilitating disease, also has successfully completed HSR Events; and Mr. Richard Hope from Australia, a left arm amputee, has successfully completed HSR Events. These athletes send the message that it is possible to go beyond the edges of pain and agony and touch our hearts with their smiles and their spirit. Other participants include several members of the World Team from the USA with physical disabilities, and Mr. Shiv from India, who is partially blind. Many other legendary runners from all around the world have participated in this event, including Mr. Fred Pilon, Mr. Den Ferrara, Mr. Bart Yasso, Mr. Norm Klein, Ms. Helen Klein, Ms. Twila Slesnick, Mr. Kees Kooman, Mr. Hajima Nishi, Mr. Steven Seaton, Ms. Lisa Smith-Batchen, Mr. Neol Hanna, Dr. Ben Jones, Ms. Lynne Hanna, Mr. Urs Weber, Ms. Hilary Walker, Mr. Sean Falconer, Mr. Stefan Schlett, Mr. Claus Dahms, Mr. Nil Bohigas, Mr. Jeffrey Horowitz, Mr. Robert Howard, Mr. Joel Wolpert, Ms. Sarah Russell, Ms. Kellie Emmerson, Mr. Martin Burke, Ms. Jodi Weiss, Mr. Sidharth Tripathy, Mr. Bob Becker, Ms. Liz De Speille, Mr. Kevin McGarry, Mr. Brent Weigner, Mr. Christian Schiester, Mr. Marshall Ulrich, Mr. Michael Wardian, Ms. Karen Hamilton Mr. Richard Donovan, Ms. Barbara Seidel, Ms. Mansi Tripathy, Mr. Jay Norman, Ms. Jan Forester, Mr. Norman Bucher, Mr. Eberhard Frixe, Ms. Kellie Emmerson, Ms. Sofie Lantto, Ms. Christian Sidel, Mr. Kenneth Gyshing, Ms. Charlotte Penfold, Mr. Nikalas Cook, Ms. Sandra Wedden, Ms. Anna Pfaff, Ms. Elizabeth Bailey Weil, Mr. Martin Gruning, Mr. Urs Volken, Mr. Nate Dirvin, Ms. Fiona Bugler, Ms. Vicky Stapleton-Wale, Ms. Karen Holmes, Ms. Heather Bamford, Ms. Sonja Braun, Ms. Sara Davis, Ms. Laurie Copeland, Mr. Tony Hobbs, Ms. Lishe O’Kiely, Ms. Tegz Angel, Ms. Betty Tod, and many more.
Our organization is dedicated to conserving the environment and preserving the culture of remote areas of India, while encouraging enjoyment of the scenic beauty of nature. Our organization is also committed to designing the trip itineraries in a manner that pushes the limits of your mental and physical endurance in the high Indian Himalaya.
Himalayan Run & Trek Pvt. Ltd makes a personal commitment both to the mountains and to each participant/traveler, to make a difference, and thus we offer the most unique and innovative experience of a lifetime.
This event will continue to spread the message that becoming one with nature is the most satisfying experience one can have, thus balancing the body and mind.