Join Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon
Everest Marathon is an International High Altitude Adventure Sports Event held on May 29 every year from Mt. Everest Base Camp crisscrossing the high Sherpa trails of Khumbu valley. This event celebrates the historical successful ascent of Mt. Everest by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary on 29th May 1953.
The 2025 edition is the 20th edition of this magnificent event, to celebrate the 72st anniversary of the successful ascent of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. Runners from everywhere in the world can take part in their desired categories comprising of 70 km Extreme Ultra, 42.195 km Full Marathon, and 21 km Half Marathon.
Runners from all walks of life take part in this event – from highly professionals to new runners. Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon is not just a running event – it is truly an Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience.
Course details
The 70KM UTEM (Ultra Trail Everest Marathon) 70th Everest Platinum Jubilee Anniversary Celebration Trail RUN is for Extreme Adventure. The Ultra Trail Everest Marathon starts from Everest Base Camp and End at Namche Bazaar like the Full Marathon. However, the 70KM Ultra Marathon moves towards Bibre to Chhukung from Dingboche and to Nha-La from Phortse and descends via Mongla towards Namche Bazaar, making it an Ultimate Adventure Trail Run.
Full Marathon - 42K
Starting from Everest Base Camp the Full Marathon, the Olympic Style, – 42.195 KM ends at Namche Bazar. Each year hundreds of participants run the full category in Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon. Participants will camp at Everest Base Camp before the race day. The course of Full Marathon is mostly downhill and is a trekking trail hence caution while running is a must. The trails of the 42.195 km Marathon descend through Gorakshep and head down towards Dingboche where runners will make a loop at Bibre. From there, the tracks will be descended to Namche via Kyanjuma.
Participants will climb Kala Patthar, a view spot at 5,545 m before the race. Glorious views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and other surrounding mountains are visible in a panoramic structure from Kala Patthar.
Half Marathon - 21K
The 21 KM Marathon is the shortest distance in Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon which is three-seven digits (7+7+7 KM), which has Very High Spiritual meaning in Buddhism. We add another seven for 7 meters, making our marathon 21km + 7 m to Spiritualize Run connected with Lord Buddha’s Life. By doing this we also earn some spiritual value in our RUN for our Everest Marathon Runners.
Buddhist philosophy believes that Buddha walked Seven Steps immediately after birth, Queen Maya Devi died after seven days after giving birth to Buddha, on the seventh year during his meditation Sakya Prince Siddhartha Gautam got enlightenment in Bodhgaya. Buddha’s body was kept for seven days after his death for the Emperors and Kings to arrive there to decide what to do next.
Starting from Dingboche the track of the Half Marathon end at Namche Bazar. Mostly downhill, the track is a trekking trail. Hence, we recommend good trail running shoes. The half marathon is an exciting yet adventurous run that starts exactly on the half point of the Full Marathon.
Start address: Everest Base Camp, Nepal, Khumbu, Nepal
Finish address: Namche Bazar, Namche, Nepal
What’s included
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done Finisher medal
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done Event T-shirts
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done Finisher’s T-shirts
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done E-certificate/e-diploma
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done Pacers
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done Pre-race meal
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done Drink Stations
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done Nutrition Stations
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done Medical Assistance
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done Bag drop
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done Toilets
Frequently asked questions
When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
At the HimEX Nepal, Kathmandu Office. Athletes should present ID card or passport to collect the Bib number and T-shirt.
What is the cancellation/refund policy for this event?
Entry fee is non-refundable.
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
