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Nepalgunj Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Nepalgunj (Lumbini Province, Nepal)

LocationNepalgunj, Lumbini Province, NepalShow on map(28.0500° N, 81.6167° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Nepalgunj Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Nepalgunj, Lumbini Province, NP focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier, World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Culture & History.

The race program comprises 4 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+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). 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 (nepalgunjmarathon.com).

Official website
Nepalgunj Marathon in Nepalgunj (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 RunNature & Off-RoadCulture & History

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m540 m - 620 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m543 m - 583 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m546 m - 565 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m549 m - 558 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
540 m - 620 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS28.0500° N, 81.6167° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 540 m to 620 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 620 m·at 24 km·Ø 0.9 %
540 m567 m593 m620 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km620 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Nepalgunj Marathon take place?

Nepalgunj Marathon takes place in Nepalgunj, Lumbini Province, NP (start area at coordinates 28.05° N, 81.6167° 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 Nepalgunj Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 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+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Nepalgunj 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 540 m and 620 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 Nepalgunj Marathon?

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