When is the everest marathon

The course is a measured There is likely to be snow and ice at the start of the course. The terrain is very varied: boulders, grass, sandy scree, stone staircases, trails through forest and exposed paths which contour the mountain sides.

The trails will seem quite good to those used to mountain or fell running but there are additional hazards by way of narrow suspension bridges and yak trains. The race course is not marked and it is the responsibility of each runner to learn the route on the trek up. We make a final crossing here on a spectacular high suspension bridge and then begin an hour and half ascent to Namche Bazaar m on a wide switchback trail. On arrival in Namche, we check into our lodge and have time to look around the Sherpa capital.

Acclimatisation day in Namche. Optional walk to a fine viewpoint for Everest and Ama Dablam. Namche Bazaar is tucked away between 2 ridges amongst the giant peaks of the Khumbu. An ancient market place, where goods from across the border in Tibet have always been traded, Namche today boasts an abundance of lodges, cafes, bars and souvenir shops.

Options for acclimatisation walks include an easy hike along the panoramic trail towards Kenjoma for spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest itself. At this stage, some group members will be keen to try running short sections as a first taste of how the marathon will 'feel'. Trek up above Namche through several Sherpa settlements. Overnight in Khumjung m.

Today, we will hike up via the Everest Hotel, with its commanding views, to the village of Khumjung which is situated above Namche in an amazing position. Here, at an elevation of around metres, we have great views of both Ama Dablam and Mount Everest. The afternoon is free to take it easy at our lodge and to admire the views. Alternatively, you can also visit the monastery which has a yak skull on display, visit the local school and medical post, or walk up onto a ridge behind the village.

Cross the valley of the Imja Khola to Thyangboche, then descend to overnight at Deboche m. A relatively easy day of trekking, though at this altitude it can still feel tough on the uphill section. The trail today is very spectacular in terms of scenery. We follow a clear trail east out of Kumjung, before joining the main north-easterly trail towards Thyangboche. We have the chance to look around the monastery and the interesting visitor centre there.

Shortly beyond Thyangboche, we follow a descending trail to our overnight stop at Deboche. Altitude: metres.

Trek to the seasonal settlement of Dingboche m at the entrance to the Khumbu Valley. Today's trek takes us above the tree-line to the village of Pangboche, where there is the oldest monastery in the Khumbu.

Shortly beyond Pangboche, there is a good lunch stop the small Sherpa hamlet of Shomare, beyond which we continue our walk, gaining height only very gradually, to Dingboche m at the entrance to the Khumbu Valley. We stay in one of the lodges in this picturesque Sherpa village. Acclimatisation walk into the Imja Valley with fantastic views towards Tibet. Return to Dingboche. In accordance with our careful program of acclimatisation we will spend 2 nights at this altitude before moving further up the Khumbu valley.

An option today is to hike up into the Imja Valley towards Chukkung m. The trek today follows the Khumbu Valley and climbs to the tiny settlement at Dugla.

Shortly thereafter, we reach the memorial to those Sherpas who have died on Mount Everest. Here, the trail starts to level out, following the lateral moraine on the west side of the Khumbu Glacier to Lobuche m opposite the towering pyramid of Lhotse.

However, mindful of the need to get our acclimatisation right, we will move our camp just a short distance up-valley to Gorak Shep. We begin by following a trail through the ablation valley at the side of the Khumbu Glacier gaining height gradually.

At this point the glacier is hidden from us by the valley sides, but as we climb to cross the rubble of a tributary glacier, we can see the great Khumbu Glacier stretching away down valley. Beyond this tributary, after a total walk of about 3 hours, we reach an island of sparse grasses below Kala Patar.

This is the place known as Gorak Shep. Once a summer yak herding meadow, this remote spot now boasts some of the highest tea houses in Nepal. The altitude here is metres. Acclimatisation day at Gorak Shep. Optional early morning ascent of Kala Patar m. One of the highlights of any visit to this remote location, is to make the ascent to the viewpoint known as Kala Patar. At an elevation of metres, this point on the ridge running down from Pumori provides one of the finest views of Everest and the Khumbu Valley.

The best views are usually to be had first thing in the morning when the weather is usually clearest or at sunset, when the western side of Everest is bathed in pink light. Trek up to Everest Basecamp on the Khumbu Glacier.

Camp alongside the Everest expeditions. Our final approach to Everest Basecamp follows the moraine crest on the west side of the Khumbu Glacier, before dropping down onto the glacier itself.

The path on the glacier changes continually due to the movement of the glacier. We pass over rocky dunes, moraine and streams before arriving at the inspirational Everest Basecamp, beneath the stupendous Khumbu Icefall. Once here we will feel the excitement of expeditions who are looking to summit and the anticipation of the race in a couple of days time.

We set up our own camp here close to the many tents of the Everest climbers. The altitude at Everest Basecamp is metres. On this day, any group members who are not taking part in the race will make the long walk back down valley to Pangboche accompanied by one or more members of the trek crew where they will overnight in a lodge.

A day at Everest Basecamp for rest and final race preparation. Spend a second night under canvas. We have a final day of preparation and acclimatisation at Everest Basecamp to ensure that we are ready for the challenge awaiting us tomorrow.

Non-competing group members will today make the long walk from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar. Race Day - Everest Marathon. The race starts at 7 am. Overnight in Namche Bazaar. You'll have to be up early for breakfast ahead of a 7. Shortly after first light, you will take your first running steps back towards Namche Bazaar, with the first 5 kilometre section of the run across the Khumbu Glacier and back to Gorak Shep providing the most difficult underfoot conditions of the whole route.

Reaching the well-trodden Everest Trail, the conditions ease and once you reach the main Imja Valley and the half distance point at Orsho 21km , there is a lot more oxygen available and you should be feeling good.

A sting in the tail, however, is the metre climb from the bridge at Phunki Tenga at 34km to Khunde above Namche Bazaar. The world's highest race ends with a final descent via the Hillary School and the village of Syangboche to the finishing line in Namche. In the race winner was the Nepali Ram Kumar Raj Bhandari who finished in 3 hours 49 minutes and 45 seconds.

The first British runner, James Ross Makenzie finished in 6 hours 45 minutes and 35 seconds, still a very respectable time. Lightly loaded porters will carry the group's personal baggage back to Namche from Everest Basecamp, arriving either late today or early in the morning.

Non-runners spend the day in Namche Bazaar having a rest day and watching the runners arrive. After our endeavours of yesterday, we have the morning to rest at Namche Bazaar. There will be time for sightseeing, souvenir buying or just sleeping, before we set off on a short and easy descent to our lodge in Monjo. From Monjo the trail descends and the valley becomes more enclosed, as we pass the villages of Phakding and Chopling, to reach Chaumrikharka.

Here, we begin the 45 minute ascent to Lukla and our final lodge of the trip. Tonight we will no doubt celebrate the end of a great challenge with our fellow racers, porters and crew. We take the early morning flight to Kathmandu, where we check in to our hotel. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy the sights of Kathmandu, sightseeing or shopping in the colourful bazaars.

In Kathmandu with a half-day city tour provided. Everest Marathon party in the evening. This is an important contingency day in case of delays to the flights from Lukla. If we have experienced no delays this is an opportunity to explore the fascinating city of Kathmandu. A half-day guided city tour is provided and this will include stand-out highlights of Kathmandu, such as the giant stupa at Bodhnath.

We spend a second night at our Kathmandu hotel. In the evening we will attend the Everest Marathon celebration party! KE Land Only package services end after breakfast. Transfers to Kathmandu Airport are provided. To extend your holiday in Nepal, why not pre-book a day's sightseeing tour in the Kathmandu Valley, or a multi-day excursion to the wildlife reserve at Chitwan.

Contact our office for details. The food served during the trek is a mixture of local and Western, mostly purchased in Nepal and cooked for us by highly trained trek cooks. The emphasis is on providing a high-carbohydrate and largely vegetarian diet, which we have found to be easily digestible at high altitude.

In the Khumbu Valley, there is ample opportunity to purchase additional snacks and drinks from teahouses and shops. In Kathmandu you have the choice of taking your meals in the hotel or a local restaurants. It is not recommended to drink untreated water from the taps. If you are on a trekking or cycling holiday, water is supplied to fill up your individual bottles.

This will be boiled, filtered or provided in large jerry cans or 5 litre bottles. Additionally you should take purification tablets or a filter bottle such as a Water-To-Go bottle to treat your water when in towns or where water is not supplied.

We do not encourage the purchasing of single use plastic bottles. Whilst we can cater for vegetarians, albeit sometimes with a more limited choice, we cannot provide special diets. If you have specific dietary requirements please do speak to our sales team and they will be able to advise you whether or not we will be able to offer your specific choice.

Please note that we are unable to provide separate menus and cannot accept liability for any problems arising from special dietary requirements or intolerances.

Access to the high and remote areas of the Himalaya where our treks start is often only possible using internal flights.

The changeable nature of mountain weather makes flying conditions complex. Flying in Nepal is an acknowledged risk, and the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office travel advice provides further details which you can read on their website at: www. KE is mindful of its duty of care to clients travelling with us in Nepal and we were stakeholders in an independent air audit of Nepal airlines undertaken by UK tour operators during KE uses only four airlines in Nepal which were approved by this audit as safe carriers.

We continue to cooperate with other tour operators to monitor aviation safety in Nepal and will ensure we remain a stakeholder in any further air safety audits. While we have taken appropriate action to try to minimise the risks of flying in Nepal, you should be aware that flying in mountainous terrain is not without any risk.

Please note that poor weather can cause delays on internal flights. If at the start of your holiday internal flights are cancelled for the day, you will spend an extra night near the airport and this may be at a hotel other than the group hotel.

On the majority of trips there is enough flexibility in the trekking itinerary to make up 1 or possibly 2 lost days, but an alternative trek will be provided if internal flights are cancelled for a subsequent day. Helicopters can sometimes fly when the scheduled fixed wing aircraft cannot. If your group is offered the opportunity to use a chartered helicopter to reach the start point of the trek, the cost will be shared between those choosing to take this option.

For trips that end with an internal flight out of the mountains with no alternative road access, we have included 2 nights in Kathmandu as a contingency against delay. Should helicopters be able to fly during a period when fixed wings are cancelled, we will consider using these on a case by case basis to enable clients to meet their international flights. In the extremely unlikely event that flight cancellations cause you to miss your homeward international flight, KE will re-book international flights for Flight Inclusive clients, but please be aware that clients booking on a Land Only basis will be responsible for re-booking their onward travel and for any associated costs.

We advise you to take out suitable insurance and to keep your receipts, as you may subsequently be able to make a claim. This holiday involves going to very high altitude. This is not something that you should worry about; the human body is quite capable of adapting to a very wide range of altitudes, but it is important that we follow some simple rules in order to acclimatise successfully.

Before coming on this holiday you should read the advice on trekking at high altitude. Unless you have previous experience of trekking above metres you should consult one of our trekking experts before embarking on this holiday. This amount will also cover porter and other trek crew tips.

It is not necessary to obtain local currency prior to departure. We recommend that you carry your travel money in the form of cash, since you will exchange the majority of this on the day of your arrival in Kathmandu. If you prefer not to carry all of your spending money in cash, it is possible to withdraw money from ATM's in Kathmandu using your debit or credit card. During the trek it is possible to buy snacks, chocolate, soft drinks and beer on most days. Please be aware that since everything has to be carried up from the nearest road, these items become more expensive as you gain altitude.

In many restaurants in Kathmandu it is possible to use a credit card to pay for meals. Tipping is the accepted way of saying thank you for good service. Normally the porters and any other trek staff are given their tips at the end of the trek and this is best done as a group.

Your Nepali tour leader will advise the group on an appropriate level of tipping. Most groups will hand out the tips with a bit of ceremony or sometimes a party on the last evening, to mark the end of the holiday. At the end of their trek many people also like to donate various items of equipment to the porters and trek staff who work so hard to make the trip a success. Boots, gloves, hats, scarves and even socks are always warmly received by the porters.

Your tour leader will make arrangements for a fair distribution possibly by raffle amongst the trek crew. Please note that you will have the opportunity to tip your tour leader separately during dinner on the final evening of the holiday. Our holidays are normally designed with minimal 'down time' at the start of the trip, but having a day or two at the beginning will have the additional benefit of allowing you time to get over the stress of a long journey or travelling across time zones, leaving you refreshed and ready for your holiday.

We can easily arrange for you to have additional nights and airport transfers. For this holiday you should take one piece of luggage and a daypack.

These bags are numbered, which helps the crews with logistics during the time in the Khumbu. Your bag on trek will be carried by porters or pack animals and should not weigh more than 15kg. This weight allowance is strictly enforced and excess baggage will be charged. At Gorak Shep on Day 12, you will divide your equipment again, taking only essentials up to Everest Basecamp for the start of the race. The remainder of your gear will be taken down to Namche.

On the day of the race, those items of equipment you have taken up to basecamp sleeping bag, some clothing, toothbrush will be portered down to Namche Bazaar, usually arriving in the evening. Message from the Concept Man.

Welcome to the world of Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon. Marathon was Born in Greece. In Greece, they… View more. Everest Marathon has always carried an ambition of promoting trail running in Nepal.

After 14 years since its start, Everest Marathon has grown to become one of the biggest trail running events in Nepal and has attracted huge participation from all around the world. Since its start in , local participants have consistently notched the first place in the Everest Marathon.

In recent years, not only have the local participants accomplished success in the competitions, but few names have made the headlines in the international competitions as well. Despite the success and much potential; most of them rarely get a chance abroad. What ceases the growth of these potentials? International competitions are expensive for the locals; entry fees, traveling cost and hotels are hardly affordable. The major reason for the local athletes to hold back from the opportunities is the financial issues.

Therefore, Everest Marathon is committed to helping these talents shine in the international arena. We, the organizers of Everest Marathon are starting a fundraising campaign. The primary purpose of this project is to financially help the local runners and build a platform for them to participate in Sky World Championship. He not only secured the first place in that series but also set the new standing record.