Nepali runners claim two Ultra-Trail titles, winning VMM 100K and 50K in Vietnam
Summary
Nepali trail runners Man Kumar Magar and Ram Maya Budha won the men’s 100km and women’s 50km titles at the Vietnam Mountain Marathon in Sapa, with Magar setting a new course record. The event drew more than 5,300 runners from 54 nationalities.
Key Points
- Man Kumar Magar won the men’s 100km race at the Vietnam Mountain Marathon in 11 hours 42 minutes 37 seconds, setting a new course record.
- Ram Maya Budha claimed the women’s 50km title after leading from the early stages and finishing strongly.
- The Vietnam Mountain Marathon was held in Sapa, Vietnam, and attracted more than 5,300 runners from 54 nationalities.
- The races are part of the World Trail Majors series, a global trail-running circuit.
