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Himalayan 100-Mile Race Crowns Champions Amid Darjeeling's Peaks

The 34th Himalayan 100-mile stage race successfully concluded in Darjeeling with international participants. German runner Anton Schaefer emerged as the overall champion with an impressive time of 18 hours and 54 minutes. In the women's category, Janet Payne from the UK secured first place with a time of 30 hours and 39 minutes. The event, organized since 1991, combines adventure sports with environmental conservation efforts in the Himalayan region.

Key Points: Himalayan 100-Mile Stage Race Winners Announced in Darjeeling

  • Anton Schaefer from Germany wins overall race in 18 hours 54 minutes
  • Janet Payne from UK claims first female winner with 30 hours 39 minutes
  • Event aims to preserve Himalayan environment and local heritage
  • Participants from USA, UK, Germany, South Africa, and Singapore compete
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Himalayan 100-mile stage race concludes in Darjeeling

German runner Anton Schaefer wins the 34th Himalayan 100-mile stage race. International athletes from USA, UK, Germany compete in world's most scenic endurance event.

"The most challenging, scenic, and beautiful endurance race in the world. - Event Description"

New Delhi, November 17

Internationally renowned and one of the oldest adventure sports, the 34th edition of the International Himalayan Run and Trek Annual Events "Himalayan 100-mile Stage Race" went off successfully concluded in Darjeeling, the North-East Himalayan ranges, and participants left the Darjeeling area on 14 November 2025 after the award ceremony.

Adventurers from various countries, including the USA, the UK, Germany, South Africa, Singapore, Belgium, Austria, and India, took part in this world-famous international annual event, according to a press release.

Anton Schaefer from Germany won the race with an overall time of 18 hours 54 minutes the first prize. The second prize goes to Tigaut Geyns from Belgium with a time of 23 Hrs. 01 minutes. The third prize goes to Christopher French from the USA with a time of 24 hours. 50 minutes.

In the Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race (female) category, Janet Payne from the UK is the first female winner with 30 hours. 39 minutes and Petra Janstchitsch from Austria with 33 Hrs. 15 Minutes is the second winner. The third prize goes to Louise Johnson from the USA with a time of 34 hours 18 minutes.

The trophies for senior participants, male and female, go to Janet Payne and Steve Broadbent, respectively. The trophy for the youngest participant goes to Tigaut Geyns. This event is described as the most challenging, scenic, and beautiful endurance race in the world.

According to Pandey, the central ambition behind this event is to preserve the environment and local heritage of the Indian Himalaya for future generations,s also keep the balance between body, mind and soul and make the Darjeeling area a hub for various adventurous sports. C.S. Pandey added that the Himalayan Run & Trek International annual event has been running since 1991.

The Chief Guest of the flag-off and the award ceremony was Suraj Pradhan, a senior official of the GTA-Tourism. Participants praised Race Director CS Pandey. All were very impressed by the courageous and environmental conservation work done through the Himalayan Run and Trek annual event.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Wonderful initiative! The combination of adventure sports with environmental conservation is exactly what we need. Darjeeling is the perfect location for such events. Kudos to CS Pandey for sustaining this for 34 years! 👏
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Rohit P
While I appreciate the event, I wish there was more coverage of Indian participants' performances. We have so much talent in our country that deserves recognition. Maybe next year we'll see more Indian names among the winners.
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Sarah B
The Himalayan 100-mile race is legendary in the running community! So proud to see it continuing successfully. The female winners' times are particularly impressive given the challenging terrain. What an achievement! 🌄
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Meera T
This event puts Darjeeling on the global adventure sports map! The focus on environmental conservation is commendable. Hope this brings more tourism and economic opportunities for the local communities. 🙏
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David E
As someone who has trekked in the Himalayas, I can only imagine how challenging this race must be. The elevation changes alone would be brutal. Huge respect to all participants who completed this incredible feat!

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