Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon

Trail Running covering 21.1 km to 60 km with up to 5,400 m D+ in Khumjung (Koshi Province, Nepal)

Location

Khumjung, Koshi Province, NepalShow on map(27.9343° N, 86.7819° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +5,400 m

Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Khumjung, Koshi Province, NP focused on Trail Running. Key features include Mountain, High Altitude, Nature & Off-Road, Snow.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Extreme Ultra (60 km, +5,400 m D+), Full Marathon (42.2 km, +5,300 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +4,500 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 (everestmarathon.com).

Official website

Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon in Khumjung (Work: "Snowshoer on North Crater", Photo: NPS Photo, License: Public Domain, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Snowshoer on North Crater" · Photo: **NPS Photo** · Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain
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Event characteristics

Mountain High Altitude Nature & Off-Road Snow

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Extreme Ultra	Trail Running	60 km	+5,400 m	1,150 m - 3,418 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Full Marathon	Trail Running	42.2 km	+5,300 m	1,153 m - 3,379 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Trail Running	21.1 km	+4,500 m	1,156 m - 3,046 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

60 km

Elevation gain

+5,400 m D+

Elevation loss

-5,400 m D-

Altitude range

1,150 m - 3,418 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

18 % / 32.4 %

Course format

Loop course

60 km+5,400 m D+Peak 3,418 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 3,418 m above sea level (+5,400 m D+, -5,400 m D-)

Peak: 3,418 m·at 17.1 km·Ø 18 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon take place?

Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon takes place in Khumjung, Koshi Province, NP (start area at coordinates 27.9343° N, 86.7819° 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 Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Extreme Ultra (60 km, +5,400 m D+), Full Marathon (42.2 km, +5,300 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +4,500 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon?

The main competition (Extreme Ultra over 60 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +5,400 m of elevation gain and -5,400 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 3,418 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 Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon?

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