About the Everest Marathon
Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon is an international high altitude adventure sports event held from Mt. Everest Base Camp, crisscrossing the high sherpa trails of Khumbu valley on May 29th every year. This event celebrates the historical ascent on Mt. Everest by Late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary on 29th May 1953. The 2019 edition is the 17th edition of this magnificent event. Runners from all everywhere can take part in their desired categories 60 km Extreme Ultra, 42 km Full Marathon and 21 Km Half Marathon. Runners from all walks of life take part in this event - from highly professionals to new runners. Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon is not just a running event - it is truly a once in a lifetime experience.
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Highlights
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Starts at Everest Base Camp (EBC), 5,356m, at the Khumbu Icefall.
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Highest marathon in the world.
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Enthusiastic participation of local and international runners.
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The race track passes through historical route to Mount Everest pioneered by Late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary.
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Two Nights at EBC where only expedition climbers are allowed to camp.
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Starting from Everest Base Camp the 42KM, Full Marathon ends at Namche Bazar. Each year hundreds of participants run the full category in Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon. Participants will camp at Everest base Camp before the race day. The course of Full Marathon are mostly downhill and is a trekking trail hence caution while running is a most. The trails of 42km Marathon descend through Gorakshep and heads down towards Dingboche where runners will make a loop at Biber. From here, the tracks will desend to Namche via Kyanjuma.
Participants will climb Kala Patthar, a view spot at 5,643 m prior to the race. Glorious views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and other mountains are visible in a panoramic structure from Kala Patthar.
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