Nepal events

2013.05.29 – Everest Marathon

It’s the 60th anniversary of the first ascent of Everest and so there should be other celebrations along side this race. A great year to do it. It’s billed as the world’s highest trail race, which is not strictly true

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2013.07.23 – Eleventy-One 111km altitude ultra in Ladakh

Eleventy-One starts from Spituk Village, which is at 10,982 ft / 3,347 m. It also happens to be halfway mark (111 km) of La Ultra – The High. For first 38 km, it is relatively flat-ish when you get to Karu

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2013.10.06 – Himal Race 2013

6 October – 11 November 2013 The course looks amazing from Annapurna BC to Everest BC. From the organisers:   The fourth edition of Himal Race will be held to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the ascent of Mount Everest. It

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2013.10.18 – Everest Sky Race 2013

  Everest Sky Race 2013 October 18 to November 11 2013 The sixth edition of the Everest Sky Race will take place on a new course. Program: 360 km in 11 stages (13 000 m -11 000 m). The ESR

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2013.11.01 – Nepal Action Asia Ultra – 60/100km

  Nov 1-3, 2013 Nepal Action Asia Ultra – 60/100km Nepal 3 day stage race distances & elevation: Surprise new course every year that’s kept secret until last minute for 3 day stage event. Ultra marathon category: Day 1 –

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2013.11.03 – Everest Trail Race 2013

Get your poles and compression socks ready for this fun multistage race around the lower reaches of Solukhumbu. Great scenery, nice wide trails, great village accommodation and a good European turn out should make for a good race. See http://www.everesttrailrace.com/etr_2013/eng/index.php

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2013.11.09 – Manaslu Mountain Marathon

9th to 22nd November 2013 See: http://manaslutrailrace.org Staged races are becoming more popular in Nepal. It’s further away still from the traditional marathon where it is only about running. Here you run and trek, run and explore, run and experience.

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2013.11.23 – Mustang Trail Race

The organisers of the Mustang Trail Race are shifting dates to the end of the autumn/fall season for their second race. The inaugural race was small with 12 competitors and proved an extremely enjoyable success with a unique mixture of manageable running

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2014.03.19 – THE HIMALAYA RING (THR) (1st edition)

Nepal is becoming popular!,  NovasHimalaya, S.L. is a spanish organization. ENGLISH, ANGLAISE, INGLES: THE HIMALAYA RING (THR). editions every two years. The Race of the Races! Program circular route, path along the entire Nepalese Himalayas, pass through the paths of the

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2014.04.0x – Annapurna Mandala Trail XIV – Dolpo 2014

  April 2014  The fourteenth edition of the Annapurna Mandala Trail will be held on a new course. Part of the AMT will Dolpo region of Nepal of Tibetan culture. The former “Kingdom of Do” is still today called the

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2014.10.0x – Annapurna Ultra Mountain II 2014

  Annapurna Ultra Mountain II, 2014 Nepal, October 2014 The second edition of this one-day race will be held in October 2014 between the Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m) and Lake Phewa in Pokhara (820 m). Program: 80 km (+2500

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2016.04 – Great Himalayan Trail 2016

  April May 2016 It had to be done, a race along the Great Himalaya Trail in Nepal. And who better to organise it that Bruno Poirier who himself ran across Nepal in 1994. Send this link only to your

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02.10.2010 – Kathmandu marathon

While Nepal is an excellent place for trail running, city marathoning has some way to go but still, many people report having had a lot of fun running this marathon. Let’s hope the 2011 route will take in a little

2010.02.14 – Kanchenjunga Marathon

Kanchenjunga – © Jamie McGuiness Mt. Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world at the Nepal and Sikkim border. The route is remote, unspoiled and offers one of the most majestic views of the surrounding peaks. The Kanchenjunga

2010.03.27 – Annapurna 100 ultra trail race

The 2010 race is over! Read reports and see pictures here. The 2011 event on January 1st has been announced here! The 4TH Annapurna ultra trail race will be held on 27 March 2010. See the old Annapurna 100 race

2010.04.14 – Everest ultra

This is an annual event which runs the fantastic trail from Gorak Shep to Lukla. The webmasters have put their efforts more into the design side than information providing but you can scan these pages for information: http://www.everestultra.com/

2010.05.29 – Everest marathon (spring)

This Everest marathon is held every year on the 29th May to commemorate the first ascent of the mountain by Tenzing and Hillary in 1953. Unlike it’s older, charity brother, i is a commercial trek and race. As far as

2010.06.04 – Beat the GLOF action run

NOTE: This event is now past. Read about it here http://www.ekantipur.com/the-kathmandu-post/2010/06/11/features/enough-says-the-cuckoo-bird/209300/ The “Beat the GLOF action run” is a 35km trail run being held in the Everest region of Nepal to raise awareness about the growing risk of Glacial Lake

2010.10.07 – Himal Race 2010

A phenominal 33 day race from Kailash to Annapurna via Humla, Jumla and Dolpa covering 1,000 km of trails, 70,000 m height change passing 13 cols above 5,000 m. UPDATE: 2nd Nov. 17 Stages completed, 730 km of running +26400 et

2010.11.06 – SoluKhumbu Trail

From 6th to 28th of november 2010, the Solo Khumbu (Everest) region of Nepal will be full of French people running about. “Come and share your passion in the land of the Sherpas” says the website’s strapline. This sounds like

2011.01.01 – 5th Annapurna 100 ultra trail race, January 1st 2011

UPDATE: it’s all over! A race report can be found here. Annapurna 100: Saturday 1st January 2011 50, 70 and 100 km trail races through fantastic forest trails with stunning views of the Annapurna range. An unforgettable start to the

2011.03.02 – Kanchenjunga Marathon

Good news is that the Kanchenjunga marathon is running again and the dates have been announced plenty in advance to manage some saving and travel arrangements. Consult the website directly here for more information about the Kanchenjunga Ultra Marathon in

2011.04.09 – Everest Ultra 65 km

We’ve been informed by the organiser that, due to the unfortunate withdrawal of the main sponsor, this edition of race has been cancelled. We pass on apologies to all entrants and hope it works out next year. Saturday April 9th

2011.04.09 – La Népalaise

9th to 24th April The first of three Himalayan multistage races being organised by French organisation NED showing just how far advanced the French Trail Running scene is. Events everywhere! The other two events they hold are in Ladakh and Tibet.

2011.04.22 – 11th Annapurna Mandala Trail

22nd April to 9th May 2011. The 11th edition of this event which comes this year in a more ‘humane’ form (less punishing that means). Just 260 km long, 12,500 m of ascent and 13,870 m decent. That does not include

2011.04.23 – 1st Beyul Hyolmo Marathon

NB: Now see the race’s emerging website here: http://helambu-marathon.trailrunningnepal.org/ Some friends were running the Helambu circuit recently, climbing out of Kathmandu Valley at 6.30 am, running northwards towards the mountains, and into Langtang National Park, before heading east to Helambu,

2011.05.29 – Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon

It’s a classic. The Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon starts in the thin air of Everest Basecamp destined for the pretty Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar. All the necessary details can be found on the race website. http://www.everestmarathon.com/itinerary_full_marathon.php For a competitor (kind

2011.06.03 – Mount Annapurna Maurice Herzog Harka Gurung Marathon

They call it the Annapurna Marathon in short and the Annapurna Maurice Herzog Harka Gurung Marathon in long. Certainly not to be confused with the Annapurna 100. Starting from the magnificent Annapurna Basecamp, it looks like a thumping, 42 kms

2011.06.04 – Imja Tsho run

NB: Date is provisional. The “Beat the GLOF action run” is a 35km trail run being held in the Everest region of Nepal to raise awareness about the growing risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) in the Himalayan region.

2011.09.24 – Kathmandu Marathon

Read more about this urban running race here: http://trailrunningnepal.org/2010/10/02-10-2010-kathmandu-marathon/ If you cannot wait until 2011 to run this race, do check out this selection of runs in the Kathmandu valley and beyond:

2011.10.01 – Action Asia 3-day ultra marathon & hike – 50k & 100k

Nepal’s Himalayan mountain region brings you a stunning 3 day trail running and hiking event this Fall. NEPAL Action Asia 3 day stage race (50km & 100km) Oct 1-3, 2011 DATES TBC in the next 2 weeks. Deposit will be

2011.10.28 – 5th Everest Sky Race

This stage race has 9 stages totalling 200 km, 11,000 m up, 7,000 m down. It starts in Dolakha and heads through the Rolwaling valley and crosses the Tashi Lapsa (a pass of some reputation at 5,755 m) before going on to cross the three-passes (Renjo La 5,340 m, Gokyo La / Ri 5,350 m, le Cho La 5,420 m), scaling Kala Pattar (5,540 m) and finally arriving at Ama Dablam basecamp at 4,700 m. Continue reading →

2011.11.17 – Racing the planet Nepal 2011

A 250km six stage endurance race in the hills north of Pokhara. Package and entry fee is US$3,500 No details about the course, perhaps this won’t come until the last minute. Find more information and keep up-to-date via the Nepal

2011.12.02 – Everest marathon (autumn)

Race date 2nd December – preparation trek begins 14 Nov. Return date 8 Dec 2011. To clear up confusion, there are two Everest marathons (and also an Everest Ultra Marathon). This one, held bi-annually is the older of the two

2012.01.01 – 6th Annapurna 100

50, 70 and 100 km trail races through fantastic forest trails with stunning views of the Annapurna range. An unforgettable start to the year! Continue reading →

2012.04.06 – 12th Annapurna Mandala Trail

Twelve stages in amazing landscapes. The course will head to the frontier with Tibet, visit the ancient walled city of Lo Manthang. On leaving Upper Mustang, the final stages take in the Thorung La, Manang, Tilicho Lake, the East Col and the Mandala Pass. Continue reading →

2012.04.06 – Manaslu Ultratrail: Three valleys trail in Népal

Next April, the legendary Dawa Dachhiri Sherpa is organising a 12 stage trail race from Kathmandu, passing Gosaikund on the Langtang/Helambu circuit, heading west through Tamang Heritage Trail country and then onto the Manaslu Circuit Trekking route proper. The route

2012.04.11 – Everest Ultra 65km

This race is the latest Himalayan Challenge devised by Jan Turner and Ramesh Bhattachan. It comes with a pedigree of races behind it that includes The Everest Marathon, The Annapurna Triathlon, The Kathmandu Marathon and The Annapurna 100. This is

2012.04.21 – Jamacho Challenge 11.5km race

A short trail running introductory race being held in Kathmandu on 21st April aka World Earth Day! The setting is great, the Nagarjun National Park and the race goes to the summit. The race starts at the park entrance and

2012.05.31 – Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon

Every year on the 31st May, in commemoration of the first summit of Everest, its the crazy old Everest Marathon! Jump to the website for full details.

2012.11.03 – 1st Annapurna Ultra-Mountain 2012

26th October – 7th November 2012 This first edition, or « zéro » as the organisers call it, is another innovation from Bruno Poirier and team, though much shorter than other races being a single 100 km race only. Basically it is the

2012.11.03 – Nepal Action Asia 3 day ultra marathon 2012

From Nov 3rd to 5th 2012. “In the beautiful and stunning part of Central Nepal with views of Manasalu and Ganesh Himal and a touch of the Annapurna range. Note course will not be disclosed and distances each day subject to small

2013.03.09 – Annapurna 100 ultra trail race

9th March 2013 The Annapurna 100 has shifted dates from 1st January to 9th March. The change of dates was thought necessary due to the unpredictable weather faced by the last two events, and the size of the new year party happening

2013.03.12 – Kanchenjunga ultra-marathon

A nice ultra marathon in Kanchenjunga that is popular with locals and trekking guides before the season starts. It’s held in the Kanchenjunga region which is in the beautiful far east of Nepal which requires a return flight. The package

2013.03.29 – Trail of the Three Valleys

A beautiful and long race from Kathmandu to Manaslu and beyond! Download the brochure (page 1 and page 2) for detailed information.

2013.03.30 – Everest Ultra

The 3rd Evest Ultra is to be held on 30th March 2013. It’s similar to the Everest Marathon in that it requires a trek in to the start point, and then it runs back down to where you came from,

2013.04.19 – 13th Annapurna Mandala Trail by Raidlight

  Annapurna Mandala Trail 2013 by Raidlight April 19 to May 6 2013 The thirteenth edition of the Annapurna Mandala Trail, which runs from April 19 to May 6, 2013 will be held on a new route between the North

2013.04.27 – Mustang Trail Race

The Mustang Trail race is a multistage trail running challenge through the wild, spiritually rich landscapes of Upper Mustang in Nepal. It is race of eight stages of 20 to 40km totaling at least 277 km at altitudes between 3-4000m.

2013.10.14 – Ultra Trail NOVAS-MANASLU© UTNM

Manaslu is becoming popular! This text below is translated by computer from Spanish. NovasHimalaya, S.L. is a Spanish organisation. If you were thinking of joining this, it would be good if you spoke some Spanish.   ENGLISH, ANGLAIS, INGLES ULTRA TRAIL

2013.10.29 – Ultra Trail NOVAS-ANNAPURNA© UTNA

Nepal is becoming popular!,  NovasHimalaya, S.L. is a spanish organization. ENGLISH, ANGLAISE, INGLES: ULTRA TRAIL NOVAS ANNAPURNA© UTNA Program’s summary, edition 2013: Location: high area Annapurna. Date: 29th October to 7th November (10 days). Distance: 139 km to go in 5 stages.

2013.10.29 – Ultra Trail NOVAS-DOLPO© UTND

  Nepal is becoming popular!, NovasHimalaya, S.L. is a spanish organization. ENGLISH, ANGLAISE, INGLES: ULTRA TRAIL NOVAS-DOLPO© UTND Program’s summary, edition 2013: Location: high area Annapurna, high and lower area Dolpo. Dates: 29th October to 14th November (17 days). Distance: 373 km