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Manjushree Trail Race – Nepal’s Ultra-Trail Adventure
Runners at the Manjushree Trail Race in the Kathmandu Valley. The Manjushree Trail Race (MTR) is Nepal’s first official 100‑mile ultra-trail run . It was born from a grassroots effort of local trail enthusiasts – a non profit collaboration of runners and volunteers determined to showcase Nepal’s amazing trail-running potential. In fact, the Kathmandu Valley’s rim is considered a true trail-running paradise . The race is ITRA-certified and UTMB/Asia Trail Master–indexed , meaning it meets international standards and qualifies runners for global events.
Himalayan Running Club & The Rise of Run Culture in Nepal
Nepal has long been known for mountaineering, trekking, and Himalayan expeditions. Yet over the past decade, a powerful grassroots movement has been quietly transforming urban culture the rise of run clubs. At the forefront of this transformation is Himalayan Running Club (HRC) — one of Nepal’s original and pioneer running communities.
The Bus Goes to Ulleri Now
The day after I told everyone I would be going to Salleri and on to Lukla, I somehow ended up in Pokhara. Once I had made the decision. I realised that I did not really have a specific reason for wanting to go to Lukla in the first place. because the abandonment did not invite much guilt. The reality was I just wanted to move. Somewhere, anywhere. Two Days by the lake and the tourist capital of Nepal had already begun to bore me. The 'elsewhere' I was searching for could not be found in the cute little cafes, the bookshops, or the vibrancy of Lakeside. It required an ascent to higher altitudes. it required a trail.