Ultra trail

Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025 22:45 [IST]

Last Update: Monday, Nov 10, 2025 17:15 [IST]

Ultra trail

Sikkim’s trail runner Shanti Rai secured first place in the Kohima Ultra Trail 70-km open female category Trail Run Championship held at Kohima, Nagaland on the November 8.  Shanti completed the 70-km trail race in a remarkable time of 10 hours 52 minutes. She expressed her gratitude to all those who supported her morally and financially to achieve her goal, a press release informs.

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi