Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Runner Sufiya Sufi receives Guinness World Records certificate after 2-year delay
Sufiya Sufi is a runner who did something amazing.
She ran from Manali to Leh, which is a very long and tough route in the mountains.
She finished this run in less than 100 hours, which is a new world record.
It took two years for her to get her certificate because of delays, including issues with customs.
She is very happy and thankful for all the support she received.
Many people on social media praised her for her incredible achievement and hard work.
This run was very challenging because it involved climbing more than 8,500 meters in elevation.
Sufiya Sufi received her Guinness World Records certificate for the fastest run from Manali to Leh after a 2-year delay.
She completed the 480-kilometer run in 98 hours and 27 minutes, crossing five high mountain passes in the Himalayas.
The delay in receiving the certificate was attributed to bottlenecks and obstacles, including Indian Customs.
Sufiya Sufi expressed gratitude to her sponsors and supporters for their trust and belief in her.
Social media users praised her exceptional achievement and shared their own experiences with the challenging route.
- Who
- Sufiya Sufi, an Indian long-distance runner
- What
- Received her Guinness World Records certificate for the fastest run from Manali to Leh
- When
- The record was made and approved in 2023, but the certificate arrived in 2024
- Where
- Manali to Leh, crossing five high mountain passes in the Himalayas
- Why
- To achieve a remarkable feat in high-altitude endurance running
- Runner
- Sufiya Sufi
- Achievement
- Fastest run from Manali to Leh
- Distance
- 480 kilometers
- Time
- 98 hours and 27 minutes
- Elevation Gain
- More than 8,500 meters
- Certificate Delay
- 2 years
- High Passes Crossed
- Five