Welcome to Everest, Nepal
Travelling Fit is proud to be the official Australian sales representatives for the Tenzing Hillary Everest Half Marathon and has been sending people to this beautiful part of the world to run for over 17 years.
We are pleased to be able to offer a lodge option during the trek up to Everest Base Camp prior to the Half Marathon event.
It is also possible to include one of three extraordinary extension tours leading up to race day which include:
- Gokyo Valley Trek – Trek to Gokyo Ri at 5,357m, a viewing point with astounding views of Cho Oyu’s full face and sections of Mt Everest.
- Island Peak – designed for extreme adventure lovers which gives the opportunity to climb Island Peak.
- Heli In-Out – for those limited with time, this package allows competitors to be flown by helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla and from Namche Bazaar back to Kathmandu.
- 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)
- 9-12 Nights lodging during the trek (varies with package)
- 1-2 Nights camping at Everest Base Camp prior to race day (varies with package)
- 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 2025
- 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
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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.
Testimonials
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- Participants of the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon begin the race from Gorapshep ( 5200 meter) near to Everest Base Camp on Thursday, May 29, 2014. The Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon Everest Marathon is the most challenging and world’s highest marathon in the world, it’s started from near the famous Khumbu Ice Fall at Everest Base Camp (5,364 meters above sea level) and the finish was at Namche Bazar (3,440 meters above sea level). Due to the heavy snowfall the starting point was changed in concerned with the safety of the runners. Nepali athlete Sudip Kulung 26 clinched the title of the 12th Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon completing 42.19 km race in 3 hour 52 minute 9 second on Thursday as Nepali athlete continued their dominance in the highest altitude marathon claiming all top ten positions.
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
There is cut off time of 4:00pm for the Half Marathon runners at Thyangboche.
Those who do not cross Thyangboche after 4:00pm must stop overnight at the local lodge in this village and continue the Half Marathon event the next morning at 6am.
For those who do not finish on the first day, there will be a penalty of 3 hours added to their total timing.
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 and electrolytes will be supplied along the course.
Personal Refreshments and Clothing
It is possible for runners to have their personal drinks/food out on the course, this is also recommended.
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 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
- Kathmandu 22 Degrees Celsius.
- Namche Bazaar 9 Degrees Celsius
- Mt Everest Base Camp 0 Degrees Celsius.
