Road RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier

Thimphu Marathon

Road Running covering 2.5 km to 42.2 km with up to 2,700 m D+ in Thimphu, Bhutan

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,700 m

Thimphu Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Thimphu, BT focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include Culture & History, City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Mountain.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +2,700 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +196 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Road Running 2.5 km (2.5 km, +11 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 (bhutanmarathon.com).

Official website
Thimphu Marathon in Thimphu (Work: "Front of the race on Hope Street", Photo: DS Pugh, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Front of the race on Hope Street" · Photo: DS Pugh · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Culture & HistoryCity RunNature & Off-RoadMountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+2,700 m1,150 m - 2,284 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+196 m1,153 m - 1,235 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m1,156 m - 1,175 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m1,159 m - 1,168 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 2.5 kmRoad Running2.5 km+11 m1,162 m - 1,167 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+2,700 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,700 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,284 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
12 % / 21.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+2,700 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS27.4781° N, 89.6398° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,284 m above sea level (+2,700 m D+, -2,700 m D-)

Peak: 2,284 m·at 26.7 km·Ø 12 %
1,150 m1,528 m1,906 m2,284 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km2,284 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Thimphu Marathon take place?

Thimphu Marathon takes place in Thimphu, BT (start area at coordinates 27.4781° N, 89.6397° 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 Thimphu Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +2,700 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +196 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Road Running 2.5 km (2.5 km, +11 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

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

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,700 m of elevation gain and -2,700 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,284 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 Thimphu Marathon?

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