Signaller Rupesh Khapung Limbu and Oshis Gurung from the Queen’s Gurkha Signals, currently deployed in the British Army Training Unit Kenya, completed a gruelling 230km ultra-marathon over five days in the heat of Kenya.
Signaller Rupesh Khapung made history as the first-ever soldier to win the race, triumphing over elite civilian runners.
In the shadow of Mount Kenya, participants ran through multiple conservancies teeming with East Africa’s iconic wildlife and supported the brave rangers who protect them. Under the watchful eye of the Rangers, they shared their journey with rhinos, elephants, impalas, zebras, giraffes, and more. The challenging terrain varied from baking grasslands and rocky hills to riverbeds and montane forests.
Together, they raised over £1,000 in support of Project Kaida, benefiting the Gurkha Museum’s future development. A truly inspiring feat of endurance and purpose.
