Join 8th GlobalLimits Bhutan - The Last Secret
200km – 6 stages
+10.800m/ - 8.000m
You have already run through the desert!? You have already run through the jungle!? You have already run in the mountains!? You have already run in the snow!?
But you have never run in the happiest country on earth!
Bhutan is the only country in the world that measures the progress of society in terms of “Gross National Happiness”.
Join us and experience the charm and magic of one of the world’s most secret countries.
Experience an amazing landscape, run through evergreen prime forest, pass amazing monasteries and immerse yourself in traditional Buddhist culture.
Start the race at the terrific situated Punakha Dzong, definitely the most beautiful dzong in Bhutan.
Run through rural villages and cross three 3500m passes.
Stay in farmhouses more than a century old, or in the small cells of the young monks in a monastery at 3500m.
Finish the race at the most spectacular and mystic monastery on earth, hanging in the cliffs at an altitude of 3000m with an outstanding view to the Paro valley, the Taktshang Goemba, also known as "The Tiger’s Nest"
Course details
Camp 1 (1200m)
Located approx. 80km east from the capital Thimphu next to Punakha Dzong. (tents)
Stage 1
31km, first 22km are flat and follow a river valley, then a climb to approx. 1750m
Camp 2 (1750m)
Located at the hill in the forest. (tents)
Stage 2
29km, climb to a mountain pass (3500m), then a descent to 2500m through a forest.
Camp 3 (2500m)
Located in a farmhouse in a small village
Stage 3
28km, First section flat, then a climb to a monastery (2800m). The course then follows the ridge before the climb to the Phajoding Monastery (3600m).
Camp 4 (3600m)
Located inside the Phajoding Monastery.
!!! The biggest desire of the young monks in this monastery is to play a short soccer match against the runners and GlobalLimits team in the late afternoon. GlobalLimits and the Lama of the monastery have agreed to fulfill this wish!!!
Stage 4
38km, ups and downs, mainly through forest and villages. Crosses a mountain pass of about 3500m, last section is a descent to the camp at 2280m.
Camp 5 (2280m)
Located in a farmhouse
Stage 5
54km
Camp 6 (2500m)
Near Paro (tents)
Stage 6
15km, at first the course follows a river and is flat. The final 4km are a steep climb to the finish-line at the monastery of Taktshang Goemba (Tiger’s Nest) (3050m).
Start address: Thimphu, Bhutan
Finish address: Tiger’s Nest, Taktsang Trail, Paro, Bhutan
Route map
What’s included
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done Goodie bag
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done Event T-shirts
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done Photo Service
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done Pre-race meal
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done Post-race meal
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done Shuttle to Start Line
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done Shuttle from Airport info
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done Drink Stations
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done Medical Assistance
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done Toilets
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done Accommodation info
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done Meals info
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done Visa fee
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