About Us
Hamro Run Club
Hamro Run Club was founded in 2019 by Sagin Rai with a vision to inspire and connect people through the love of running. The word "Hamro" means "ours," reflecting the inclusive and supportive spirit of our community. We are a dedicated group of volunteers passionate about fostering a strong Nepalese running community and promoting health and fitness through this shared journey. For us, community is at the heart of everything—we strive to build meaningful connections and grow together as a supportive running family.
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As a united running family, we embrace challenges together and actively fundraise for worthy causes. But Hamro Run Club is about more than just running! We organise social events and activities like hiking, cycling, badminton, and more, creating opportunities to bond, explore, and thrive beyond the running trail.
Hamro Origin
From Pain to Purpose:
Sagin's Journey to Building a Running Community
"The idea of building a running community first came to me during my attempt at the Brighton Marathon in 2019. I’ve always been an active person, passionate about sports like football and running, with recreational running being a constant in my life.
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But marathon day changed everything. Due to a football injury, my training had been inadequate, and I quickly realised just how punishing 26.2 miles could be. Those hours on the course taught me more about myself than an entire year ever had. I faced a level of physical and emotional struggle I had never experienced before—the infamous "hurt locker."
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Early in the race, something struck me deeply. Groups of runners, each proudly wearing their club colors—blue, green, white—moved together, cheering each other on. The camaraderie was undeniable. As they passed me one by one, I felt an unexpected pang of envy. They weren’t just running; they belonged to something bigger. And in that moment, a seed was planted.
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By the 20th mile, my body gave in—I had hit the wall. Completely out of energy, I stopped for five minutes, forced down some sugary calories, and willed myself forward. I was barely trudging along when I heard a voice:
"Say-Gin!"
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A young boy called my name. I turned, smiling in gratitude. Then his parents joined in, cheering me on. In that moment, I realised the power of support—even from a stranger. That simple encouragement shifted my mindset, lifted my spirits, and gave me the energy to push forward. And as I kept moving, the thought grew—what if there was a whole community behind me and other runners? The seed had begun to take root.
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After nearly five grueling hours, I finally crossed the finish line, utterly drained. As I hunched over, catching my breath, I looked up and saw the running clubs celebrating—crying, laughing, cheering as one.
And in that moment, I knew:
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YES, I WANT THAT.
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I wanted to create a running community—a Nepalese running community—for my people."
