Himalayan Challenge Marathon

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Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race Overview

Jose Manuel Jimenez / 05.11.2007

It seems only a few days ago when I was packing my bags to leave for a trip to India, for the Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race and the Everest Marathon Challenge. Event organized by HRT and race Director Mr. C.S. Pandey.


This event is held annually and has been going on for the past 17 years, non stop. People from all around the world have come to experience this race, although not just a race, it is a life experience. It’s a challenge not only against nature and gravity but also a challenge against oneself. All the competitors of this event eventually have to battle against their inner self to keep on going and to push harder to face the elements, their wary bodies and the tough terrain.


This race is made for every kind of runner; Marathon, Ultra runners, trekkers and walkers, it adapts to every pace.

It’s been a long time since I have seen an event so well organized, so well synchronized that everything just keeps on flowing and there is always a smile on everyone’s face, whatever the need, whatever the time.

In what other place in the world can you be running as you stare (if you do this too much you will stumble and fall) at the highest peaks in the world, four out of the five tallest mountains of the planet can be seen from the route of the Himalayan 100 Mile Staged Race; Kachenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu and Everest.
5 days running and walking in such a remote place and such amazing landscapes are very worth the long trip to the area of Darjeeling in between the borders of India, Nepal and Bangladesh.
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