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 Included
- 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 70KM Ultra-Marathon (70th Everest Ascent Anniversary Celebration Trail) is for extreme adventurous runners.
Starting from Everest Marathon, tracks of the ultra-marathon start 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 run.
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 an Extreme Ultra 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 an Ultra-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 Extreme Ultra Marathon will commence at 5:00am. The excact time will be confirmed as Base Camp.
Cut-Off Times
The Extreme Ultra Marathon has a cut off at Pangboche checkpoint of 11.30 am. Runners who do not make it on time will be disqualified.
There is a second cut off at Machhermo of 5.00 pm. Runners who are not able to make this cut off must stop overnight at the local lodge and continue with the event the next morning at 6am.
For those unable to complete it in the first day, a 3 hour penalty will be added to their overall time.
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 in this event.
Aid Stations
Water and electrolytes will be supplied along the course and light food provided at Dingboche and Nha-La.
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
The Average Temperatures in May are as follows:
- Kathmandu 22 Degrees Celsius.
- Namche Bazaar 9 Degrees Celsius
- Mt Everest Base Camp 0 Degrees Celsius.
