Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon

Race Date: 29 May 2008
Packages: 14 May - 2 June

THE COURSE

The Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon is the highest marathon in the world and starts at 5,356m above sea level from Expedition Base Camp right at the edge of Khumbu Icefall with a backdrop of Everest, Lhotse and Lola Pass. The course criss-crosses the Sherpa village trails of Lobuje, Pheriche, Dingboche, Thyangboche, Khumjung, Khunde and finally Namche Bazaar covering the distance 42.195 kms. It follows the route pioneered by the late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary while climbing Everest in 1953.

Runners will run passed the highest Glaciers and Moraines in the world, pass many monasteries (such as the renowned Heritage Site Tengboche Monastery) and monuments, cross suspension bridges, meander through the Rhododendron Forest and Wild Orchard Grove, one of the the most beautiful landscapes in the world inhabited by legendary sherpa climbers.

Runners will be going through 3 check points before crossing the finish line.

PACKAGES

In order to secure your package to the Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon a non-refundable deposit of AU$550 per person is required. Registration for this marathon adventure trip closes 1 May 2008

Registration after this date will be reviewed and if accepted, a late booking fee will apply.

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RACE INFORMATION

ENTRY FEES
Entries are only applicable in conjunction with marathon pacakage

QUALIFYING TIMES
There are no qualifying times required for this event BUT each participant will require a Health Certificate from their doctor stating that you are physically able to participate in a marathon at high altitude and on this type of terrain. All non-runners must have previous hiking experience on varied mountainous terrain.

START TIME
The Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon will commence at 7am

CUT-OFF TIMES
All runners must cross the finish line by dusk

RACE PACKETS
Race Packets include the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon T-shirt and your Race Number which will be distributed at the briefing i.e before the flight to Lukla.

PACE SETTERS
Not Applicable

AID STATIONS
Water will be supplied along the course..

PERSONAL REFRESHMENTS AND CLOTHING
It is possible for runners to have their person drinks/food out on the course. Extra clothing is to be given to the Sherpas/ Porters which will ensure their safe arrival at the finishing point.

TRANSPORT
All transport required on this tour will be included in the price of the package

FINISHERS T-SHIRTS, MEDALS AND CERTIFICATES
All finishers will receive a Certificate and T-shirts. Medals are given to the first three Men, Women and Foreigners.

WEATHER CONDITIONS
The Average Temperatures in May are as follows: Kathmandu 22 Degrees Celsius. Namche Bazaar 9 Degrees Celsius Mt Everest Base Camp 0 Degrees Celsius

OTHER EVENTS
No other distance events will be available on this tour

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