Bikram Thapa Wins 50 km Category at BRUTE 5.0 in Arunachal Pradesh
Bikram Thapa Wins 50 km Category at BRUTE 5.0 in Arunachal Pradesh
Gangtok, December 1: Bikram Thapa, an employee of the Physics Department at Sikkim University and a resident of Baha'i School Road in Tadong, has secured first place in the 50 km (35–45 years male) category at the 5th edition of BRUTE — Basar Ultra Trail Running Experience. The international trail-running event took place on November 30, 2025, in Basar, located in the Leparada District of Arunachal Pradesh.
BRUTE is regarded as one of the most challenging trail-running events in Northeast India. The route is known for its steep and technical climbs, dense forests, rugged mountain terrain, and panoramic Himalayan views. The event draws highly trained and passionate runners from different parts of India, putting their endurance, resilience, and mountain-running abilities to the test.
Apart from his role at Sikkim University, Thapa is the Coordinator of Project Life, a fitness-driven community initiative encouraging group running and healthy routines across Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Sikkim.
After his victory, Thapa expressed his gratitude to the Head of the Department of Physics and fellow faculty members for their constant encouragement. He also extended appreciation to members of Project Life for motivating him throughout his preparation and journey as a trail runner.
Other participants from Project Life also performed exceptionally well in the event. Ranjana Subba secured second place in the 30 km category, while Suk Lamu Sherpa finished in fourth place in the 50 km category.
The fifth edition of BRUTE saw participation from more than 300 runners from across the country, marking it as one of the region’s most competitive and anticipated trail-running festivals.
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