3 Bangladeshi runners complete 160km ultra trail race in Nepal
The runners, Partha Saha, Mohammad Arif-uz-Zaman and Ebad Ullah, finished the ultra-distance race within the 52-hour time limit
ATT Correspondent 
Three Bangladeshi runners have successfully completed the gruelling 100-mile (around 161km) category of the Manjushree Trail Race 2026, held in Nepal from April 17 to 19.
The runners, Partha Saha, Mohammad Arif-uz-Zaman and Ebad Ullah, finished the ultra-distance race within the 52-hour time limit, reports Prothom Alo.
Partha Saha completed the race in 42 hours and 7 minutes, while Arif-uz-Zaman finished in 49 hours and 51 minutes, and Ebad Ullah in 50 hours and 50 minutes. Nepal’s professional ultra-marathon runner Arjun Rai Kulung secured first place, completing the race in 26 hours and 37 minutes.
In addition to the 100-mile category, other Bangladeshi participants also competed in shorter segments of the race. Shubho Kumar Dey completed the 80km category, while Saiful Islam and Noshin Sharmili successfully finished the 50km race.
The race route covers seven hills around Kathmandu and is regarded as one of the toughest ultra-trail events in the world. Participants had to tackle steep climbs and descents, rocky stairways, dense forests and suspension bridges, making each step physically and mentally demanding.
Sharing his experience, Partha Saha said the Himalayan ultra-trail race is considered one of the most challenging in the world. “We are people from the plains, and opportunities to train regularly in such mountain terrain are very limited. We took on this challenge out of passion and determination,” he said.
He added that runners had to pass through forested areas where wildlife such as leopards could be present, although no participants encountered any danger.
Due to the 52-hour time limit, runners had to continue through the night, often running alone along remote forest trails, which added to the psychological challenge.
Ebad Ullah described the race as both exciting and demanding. “At times we ran on flat paths, at times along streams, and crossed hanging bridges. Overall, it was a thrilling and challenging experience,” he said.
