From Kolkata to the Himalayas: One Runner's RUNSAFARI Journey
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Runner Stories — 2025-11-02

From Kolkata to the Himalayas: One Runner's RUNSAFARI Journey

A first-time destination runner discovers what happens when a race becomes a journey.

When Ananya signed up for her first RUNSAFARI, she expected a race. What she got was a week in the mountains, new friends from five states, and a finish line she will never forget.

'I came for the 10K. I stayed for everything else — the village walks, the local food, the people. Running was just the excuse to be there.'