Ramaroshan Sky Run Scheduled for Asar 3

The Nepal Adventure Running Federation is set to organize the ‘Ramaroshan Sky Run 2026’ on Asar 3 in the scenic Ramaroshan region of Sudurpashchim Province. The event features a 28-kilometer main sky running race and a 5-kilometer community run designed to encourage participation among local youth. With a total estimated budget of NPR 4 million, winners across various categories will share prize money amounting to NPR 752,000.

At a press conference held Tuesday in Kathmandu, the federation announced that this will be its first official sky running event. The competition will be hosted in the Ramaroshan area, renowned for its natural beauty and tourist attractions in Sudurpashchim Province. The event is organized in collaboration with the Sudurpashchim Provincial Sports Council, the Provincial Ministry of Social Development, Ramaroshan Rural Municipality, and Sanfebagar Municipality.

The 28-kilometer sky running challenge includes open categories for both men and women. To promote youth engagement, a 5-kilometer community run will be held specifically for participants under the age of 20. Event coordinator Nirupam Dhwaj Karki stated, “Although there have been other races before, this is the federation’s first official sky running competition.” The route begins at Ramekhand, passes through key natural sites, and returns to finish at Ramekhand.

The competition aims to promote the natural beauty, adventure sports, tourism, and local culture of Sudurpashchim Province at national and international levels. A maximum of 100 participants will be allowed, with registration opening from Jestha 19. The registration fee is set at NPR 2,500 per participant, while local participants may register free of charge. All participants will receive certificates of participation, and runners completing the 28-kilometer course will be awarded finisher medals.