Bhaskar Thakur | Marathoner | Ultra Runner | Storyteller of the Road

By Bhaskar Thakur

Bhaskar Thakur | Marathoner | Ultra Runner | Storyteller of the Road From mountain trails to city marathons, Bhaskar Thakur has run across terrains, temperatures, and time zones — with a grin, grit, and a Garmin. An avid runner since 2015, Bhaskar has completed over 50 races, spanning ultramarathons, full marathons, and half marathons, including legendary events like the Comrades Marathon (South Africa), TCS London Marathon, Valencia Marathon, and India’s grueling Khardung La Challenge. 🔹 Personal Bests (PBs): Full Marathon PB: 3:30:08 – Adani Ahmedabad Marathon, Nov 2022 Half Marathon PB: 1:40:10 – Pune Maha Half Marathon, April 2022 50K Ultra PB: 5:27:59 – Tata Ultra Marathon, May 2022 100K Ultra Finish: 15:08:00 – Pune Ultra 100K, Nov 2020 Comrades Marathon Back to Back Finish: 10:38:00 (2022 Down Run), 11:00:47 (2023) 🔹 Marquee Races & Experiences: Comrades Marathon (South Africa) — Twice a Comrades finisher (2022, 2023) TCS London Marathon (2024) — Sub-4-hour finish Valencia Marathon (2023) — One of the world’s fastest courses conquered Khardung La Challenge — 72K at 17,500 feet altitude Bhaskar’s journey is a story of evolution — from road marathons to trail ultras, from chasing PBs to cherishing the sheer poetry of running. His style combines methodical training, mental toughness, and a generous dash of desi humor, often drawing parallels between life’s ups and downs and marathon mileage.