International Himalayan Run & Trek Race Event to kick-off on Oct 27

MIRIK,22 Oct 2013: Himalayan Run and Trek, an organisation that has been holding the International Himalayan Run and Trek Race in Darjeeling since the last 22 years for spreading the message of protection and preservation of the Singalila range, is set to hold its 23rd international competition from October 27. The competition is held annually between the festivals of Dusshera and Diwali.

Organisation director CS Pandey informed this year’s race will see the participation of competitors from the US, UK, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, Spain, Sweden and Canada to name a few. Fifteen of the competitors are women, among whom 23-year-old Jerry Nathan from England is the youngest while 73-year-old Rex Williams White, also from England, is the eldest. Williams is taking part in the race for the fifth time.
Pandey said since the region has become polluted, the racers will conduct a cleanliness drive to make people aware about the necessity of ensuring a clean environment.
The competition began in 1991 and aims to ensure the protection and preservation of Darjeeling’s environment, especially of the Singalila range. The Run and Trek Race will end on October 31 and the concluding ceremony will be held at Mirik Tourist Lodge.(EOIC)