Milind Soman, Ankita Konwar welcome 2026 with 125 km run across three countries

Actor and fitness icon Milind Soman and his wife Ankita Konwar began 2026 in a way few would dare, by completing a 125-kilometre run across three countries in just two days.

The couple ran through Austria, Slovakia and Hungary over December 30 and 31, braving temperatures as low as minus 4 degrees Celsius, icy puddles and biting winter winds.

A New Year built on endurance

Ankita Konwar shared glimpses of the journey on social media from Budapest, Hungary, describing the experience as their idea of the perfect New Year celebration.

She wrote that they spent the final two days of 2025 doing what they love most, running long distances while meeting people along the way.

The posts showed the couple navigating snow-covered paths and frozen terrain, underscoring the physical and mental challenge of the run.

Running through harsh European winter

According to Ankita, the journey was not easy. The duo ran through ice puddles and snow, with cold winds hitting their faces throughout the route.

Despite the harsh conditions, she said the experience left them “a little bit stronger”, both physically and emotionally.

The run was completed within 48 hours, making it one of their most demanding endurance challenges yet.

Fitness as a way of life

Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar are known for promoting consistent fitness and long-distance running, rather than short-term goals. Over the years, they have completed multiple ultra-endurance runs across India and abroad.

Their latest challenge reinforces a message they often share, that fitness is about discipline, resilience and lifestyle choices, not age or comfort.