Runners from British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN) achieved podium finishes at the 17th Kathmandu Marathon, held on 1 November 2025. The BGN team comprised of 13 runners, both military and civilian staff, who proudly represented the organisation.

Medal Winners

  • Warrant Officer Class Two Ngadi Sherpa, Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant – 1st Position (Half Marathon Male Masters – 40+); Overall 4th Place.
  • Ms Manju Gurung, Military Liaison Office Clerk – 3rd Position (Half Marathon Female Masters – 40+).

British Gurkhas Nepal Personnel Secure Podiums during the 17th Kathmandu Marathon

 BGN Half Marathon Participants

  • Major Ashok Gurung
  • Major Krishna Prasad Loksam
  • Captain Santosh Gurung
  • Captain Ram Thapa
  • Mr Netra Bahadur Thapa
  • Warrant Officer Class One Mahesh Palungwa
  • Staff Sergeant Kerry Farr
  • Staff Sergeant Begbahadur Tamang
  • Ms Amrit Kumari Thapa (10 km category)
  • Lance Corporal My Life Raracha Sunuwar
  • Lance Corporal Tirthaman Tamang

British Gurkhas Nepal Personnel Secure Podiums during the 17th Kathmandu Marathon