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Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon

May 29, 2027 · 7:00 AMNamche Bazaar, Solukhumbu, Nepal

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Race Day

36°F

27–46°F · Feels cold

Total elevation gain

1,640ft

Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change −6,286 ft

Participants

200

Intimate field

Crowd Rating

3/ 10

Moderate spectator support

The Lowdown

The Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon is Guinness World Records' highest marathon on earth, starting at Everest Base Camp (approx. 5,356 m / 17,598 ft) and descending 42.195 km through the Khumbu region — past Gorak Shep, Lobuche, Thukla, Dingboche, Pangboche, and Tengboche — to finish in Namche Bazaar (approx. 3,440 m / 11,286 ft). Held every May 29 to commemorate the first summit of Mount Everest by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary on that date in 1953, this is a genuine expedition-marathon: runners must first trek to Everest Base Camp for altitude acclimatization before racing, and logistics are supported by local Sherpa guide teams. Extreme altitude, thin air, and rugged glacial-moraine and mountain trail terrain make it a true bucket-list ultra-endurance event rather than a conventional road race. The event also offers a 21 km Half Marathon (starting in Dingboche) and a 70 km Ultra Marathon on the same course network.

Minimum Age: 18 years
Entry Methods: Online/email registration via official forms (Registration, Medical, Payment)
USD 500 non-refundable deposit by credit card, bank wire transfer, or bank draft
Eligibility: Minimum age 18
Must complete pre-race acclimatization trek to Everest Base Camp
Medical form confirming fitness for extreme high-altitude exertion
Required Documents: Passport
Medical fitness form / high-altitude medical clearance
Signed registration and payment forms
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Security deposit (USD 500) is non-refundable
50% refund of remaining fees if cancelled before April 1
No refund if cancelled after April 1

01: Guinness World Records-recognized as the highest marathon on Earth (start elevation ~5,356 m at Everest Base Camp).
02: Runners must trek to Everest Base Camp for acclimatization before the race — this is an expedition-marathon, not a fly-in road race.
03: Course descends nearly 2,000 m net over rugged glacial moraine, rocky trail, and traditional Sherpa village paths through the Khumbu region.
04: Organized with local Sherpa guide and logistics support given the remote, high-altitude Himalayan terrain.
05: Course record: 3:28:27 (Deepak Rai, Nepal, 2006); fastest non-Nepali time 4:50:10 (Antoine Bonfils, France).
06: Entry fee shown (USD 500) is a non-refundable security deposit only — total cost is a full trek/expedition package quoted separately by the organizer, not a standalone race-entry fee.
07: The official site does not publish per-year field size; historical reporting suggests roughly 150-250 entrants across all distances, reflecting the extreme logistics of the event.

Questions about the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon 2027

When is the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon 2027?

Saturday, May 29, 2027.

Where is the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon?

Namche Bazaar, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

What time does the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon start?

The race starts at 7:00 AM, local time.

What is the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon time limit?

9 hours (07:00 start, cut-off at Tengboche checkpoint 16:00).

How do I enter the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon 2027?

Registration is open. Ways in: Online/email registration via official forms (Registration, Medical, Payment); USD 500 non-refundable deposit by credit card, bank wire transfer, or bank draft.

How much does the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon 2027 cost?

Full Marathon Entry (Security Deposit): $500.

What is the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon elevation gain?

500 m (1,640 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: −1,916 m (6,286 ft). Moderate rolling hills.

What is the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon course like?

It passes Everest Base Camp (start, ~5,356 m), Gorak Shep and Kala Patthar climb.

What is the weather like at the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually -3–8 °C (27–46 °F). Feels cold.

How many runners does the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon have?

200 participants. Intimate field.

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