The Kaziranga Endurance Foundation (KEF) took an important step towards advancing its vision of putting Assam on the global endurance sports map, as its President, Sri Mriganka Hazarika, and Secretary, Pratibhu Dutta, paid a courtesy visit to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, at Lok Sewa Bhawan.

During the meeting, the Foundation briefed the Chief Minister on Kaziranga Trail Ultra 2026 and its vision of positioning Assam as an international destination for endurance sports and adventure tourism.

The Chief Minister expressed encouragement and support for the initiative, recognising its potential to bring together sports, tourism and environmental conservation. He also highlighted the opportunity to create greater awareness around wildlife conservation, empower youth and contribute to local community development.

With international recognition through the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) and inclusion in the UTMB Index, Kaziranga Trail Ultra is opening new opportunities for runners from Assam, Northeast India and beyond to connect with the global trail-running community.

The Foundation is honoured by this encouragement, which further strengthens its commitment to showcasing Assam’s extraordinary landscapes and bringing its trail-running community to the global stage.