Mud, sweat and teamwork mark Farm Running Festival in Tokha

Mud, sweat, and a strong sense of teamwork defined the Farm Running Festival in Tokha, where competitors tackled demanding obstacles on Saturday. The event, organized by Tokha Urban Farm and Periwinkle Service, has become an annual tradition since 2023, focusing on team-based obstacle races for groups of four.

Participants faced a series of physical challenges, including running, crawling through mud, and climbing ropes to ring bells. The goal was to reach the finish line together to receive their medals. Recognizing the importance of inclusivity, the festival also hosted children's obstacle course races.

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Overcoming the obstacles alongside teammates is a rewarding experience and one of the reasons he continues to return to the festival.

Abhishek Raut, a 19-year-old from Kathmandu, has participated in the race before and aims to return. After struggling to form a team with friends, he reached out to the local running community, Artha Run Club, via WhatsApp. Raut finds the event compelling not just for its physical demands but also for the strong bonds it creates. He emphasized the rewarding experience of overcoming obstacles with teammates as a key reason for his continued participation, citing the sense of achievement derived from pushing personal limits while collaborating to reach the finish line.

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He enjoys the sense of achievement that comes from pushing himself through the demanding course while working together with others to reach the finish line.