Burtuk Half Marathon -Sikkim

The Burtuk Run 2026 was conducted in a successful manner on Saturday morning with over 800 runners taking part in the multi-category marathon organised by Ranka Sporting Club at Khel Gaon, Resh*thang near Gangtok town. Sports minister Raju Basnet was the chief guest for the marathon held in 5 km, 10 km, and 21 km categories with cash prizes for the podium finishers. Chief patron and Upper Burtuk MLA Kala Rai along with deputy Speaker Raj Kumari Thapa, and MLAs Aditya Golay and Pamin Lepcha joined the runners in the marathon. MLA Kala Rai and prominent Darjeeling-based marathoner Vikram Rai shares their thoughts on the Burtuk Run…

Congratulations
Shanti Rai wins 100 km, Pemba Tshering Sherpa Third at BURJ 26 Pune

Sikkim’s trail runners delivered an outstanding performance at the prestigious BURJ 26, held in Pune in collaboration with the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) and UTMB.

Shanti Rai clinched first place in the grueling 100 km category. In another notable achievement, Pemba Tshering Sherpa secured third place in the 50 km category, adding to Sikkim’s medal tally at the international-level event.

Both athletes are students of renowned endurance coach Amar S***a, popularly known as the “Marathon Man”, whose mentorship continues to produce top-performing trail runners from the state.

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