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2010-11-03 01:45:30

The Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon is an international high altitude adventure sports event held below Mt Everest on May 29 every year. The event has been conducted successfully each year since 2003 to commemorate the historical ascent of Mt. Everest by Late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary on May 29, 1953. The marathon is now a well established, iconic event in Nepal.

The marathon trail crisscrosses the Sherpa highlands of Khumbu Valley under the gaze of the highest Himalyan peaks and ranges.

UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE EVENT
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It is the Highest Marathon held beneath Mt Everest!
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The marathon starts from the Everest Base Camp (5364m/17,598ft) and ends at Namche Bazaar (3446m/11306 ft)!
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The marathon covers the international distance of 42.195 km!
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The starting point lies at the edge of the Khumbu Icefall right below Mount Everest, Mt Lhotse and Lola Pass!
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Along the historical route pioneered by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary during their successful expedition to Everest in 1953!
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The Everest Marathon trail runs through the highest glaciers and moraines along a stretch of 10/15 kms!
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The Everest Marathon trail passes through Buddhist monasteries, monuments, chortens, suspension bridges in the truly exotic and beautiful landscape found nowhere else in the world. The route also takes us to the famous Tengboche Monastery!
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The Everest Marathon trail meanders through enchanting high alpine rhododendron forests with wild orchids!
 
 
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