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Bhutan Road Runners cover west to east in epic cross-country run

Jan 31, 2026 2 mins read
Bhutan Road Runners cover west to east in epic cross-country run

Two members of the Bhutan Road Runners, Dilip Rai, 39, and Phurba Tshering Lepcha, 25, recently completed one of the most challenging long-distance runs, which began in Samtse and concluded in Samdrupjongkhar.

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