Welcome to Everest, Nepal
Travelling Fit is proud to be the official Australian sales representatives for the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon and we have been sending people to this beautiful part of the world to run for 19 years.
We are pleased to be able to offer a variety of trek options with varying routes to get to Everest Base Camp prior to the Marathon event taking place.
The options include:
- Lodge Option: The regular Lodge option will allow limited participants to fly in and out of Lukla on regular scheduled flights and trek to Everest Base Camp to start the race. Once the race is completed at Namche Bazaar, the participants will walk down to Lukla and take a flight back to Kathmandu via Ramechap to conclude the Event.
- Gokyo Valley Trek: An extraordinary experience that takes participants to Gokyo Lake at 4,800m, a hike to Gokyo Ri at 5,357m, and requires crossing the impressive Cho-La Pass at 5,367m. Witnessing astonishing views of mountains from Gokyo Ri and Cho-La Pass, participants get to hike to Kalapattar (5,545 m) to take in the grand view of Mt. Everest close up.
- Island Peak: Designed for extreme adventure lovers which gives the opportunity to climb Island Peak at 6189m.
- Heli In-Out: For those with limited time, this package allows competitors to be flown by helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla and from Namche Bazaar back to Kathmandu but still experience the trek to Everest Base Camp.
- Packages Include
- Guaranteed race entry to the Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon (Runners only)
- Return airport Transfers in Kathmandu
- 3-4 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (varies with package)
- 9-14 nights lodging during the trek (varies with package)
- 2 nights camping at Island Peak Base Camp (Island Peak package only)
- 1-2 nights camping at Everest Base Camp prior to race day (varies with package)
- Breakfast daily during stay in Kathmandu
- Half day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
- Return flights between Kathmandu or Ramechap and Lukla
- All meals are included whilst on trek
- Celebration Dinner Party and awards in Kathmandu on Monday 02 June 2026
- Certified Guides
- Trekking permits and National Park entrance fees
- Porters to carry luggage during the trek (max. 15kg per person)
- Personalised Travelling Fit Running Top
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Invite to Travelling Fit’s Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon Closed Facebook Group
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients
PACKAGE PRICES
The Course
The half marathon is the shortest distance in the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon event.
The half marathon is an exciting yet adventurous run which starts exactly on the half point of the Full Marathon. Starting from Dingboche, the tracks of the half marathon end at Namche Bazar.
Mostly downhill, the track is a trekking trail and very scenic. This is the best way to experience the Everest region if you are not up for the Marathon or Extreme Ultra distance.
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Race Information
Entry Fees
Entries are only applicable in conjunction with a half marathon package.
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 Half Marathon will commence at 8:00am from Dingboche. The exact time will be confirmed at Dingboche.
Cut-Off Times
The half marathon has a cut off time of 6 hours.
Race Timing
There will be Race officials at all checkpoints checking your progress and marking your time.
Race Packets
Race Packets include the official Tenzing Hillary Everest race event T-shirt and your Race Number which will be distributed at the briefing in Kathmandu.
Pace Setters
There are no official pace setters for this event.
Aid Stations
Water will be supplied along the course and fruit will be available at Pangboche Junction.
Personal Refreshments and Clothing
Personal drinks will not be available along the course.
If you have a preference to a sports drink or any food, you must carry that with you during the event.
Transport
All transport required on this tour is included in the price of the package.
Expo
Not Applicable.
Finishers T-Shirts, Medals and Certificates
All finishers will receive a Certificate, Medal and a race T-shirts.
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.
