Road RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier

Kathmandu Marathon

Road Running covering 3 km to 42.2 km in Kathmandu (Bagmati Province, Nepal)

LocationKathmandu, Bagmati Province, NepalShow on map(27.7172° N, 85.3240° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Kathmandu Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, NP focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Mountain, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), Road Running 3 km (3 km, +14 m D+), and School Run (3 km, +14 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (kathmandumarathon.com.np).

Official website
Kathmandu Marathon in Kathmandu (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunMountainKids & Youth Races

Races & distances (7)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m620 m - 700 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m623 m - 663 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m626 m - 645 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m629 m - 638 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 3 kmRoad Running3 km+14 m632 m - 638 mLoop courseRoute & profile
School RunRoad Running3 km+14 m620 m - 626 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Family RunRoad Running3 km+14 m623 m - 629 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
620 m - 700 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS27.7172° N, 85.3240° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 700 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 700 m·at 17.7 km·Ø 0.9 %
620 m647 m673 m700 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km700 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Kathmandu Marathon take place?

Kathmandu Marathon takes place in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, NP (start area at coordinates 27.7172° N, 85.324° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Kathmandu Marathon?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), Road Running 3 km (3 km, +14 m D+), and School Run (3 km, +14 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Kathmandu Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 700 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Kathmandu Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (kathmandumarathon.com.np).