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The Event
Inspired and encouraged by the grand success of
Everest Marathon held on May 19, 2003 to commemorate Golden Jubilee
Celebration of ascent on Mt. Everest by Late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa
and Sir Edmund Hillary , Himalaya Expeditions have taken a step
further by giving a lifeline to this marathon by organizing it
annually on May 29. The support and suggestion provided by the
grandson of Late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa has motivated us to organize
this marathon under the banner of Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon
in the everlasting memory of the two legendary figures.
7th Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon is slated to organize on May
29, 2009 , 55th anniversary of ascent on Mt. Everest by Tenzing
Sherpa and Edmund Hillary . Since the name of Tenzing and Hillary
has been associated with Mt. Everest , marathon will be a most
befitting tribute to these great souls who climbed Mt. Everest for
the first time in the history of human civilization.
About Marathon
The start line of the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon is at Everest
Base camp 5356m (17,149 feet) in Nepal . The marathon finish at the
Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar at 3446m (11,300 feet) and the course
is a measured 42.195 km (26.2 miles) over rough mountain trails.
Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon is the world's Highest Marathon to
be held in 2009 for the 7th time.
For acclimatizing to the high altitude all runners of the Everest
Marathon are requested to be in Nepal three weeks prior to the race.
This three week holiday combines sightseeing in the capital,
Kathmandu , a 15 day trek to the start under medical supervision, an
ascent of Kala Pattar (5623m) for the best views of Everest .
Although the course of the Everest Marathon is basically down hill,
there are two steep uphill sections. There may be snow and ice on
the upper part and there is considerable exposure along much of the
route of the marathon. Experience of rough terrain is essential for
Everest Marathon and road marathon experience is not sufficient to
run Everest Marathon.
Getting around:
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Everest region is understandably one of the most popular and
spectacular destinations for trekking , and it offers some of the
most fascinating and enjoyable trekking . Your acclimization trek
begins with a sweeping scenic flight to Lukla. The trek starts from
Lukla following many farm villages enroute with beautiful views of
the high snow capped peaks of the world, and to the highest spot at
Kalapatar for the outstanding breathtaking view panorama of peaks
and its glacier including Mt. Everest at a stone throw distance.
During your trekking period up to Everest Base Camp, you will pass
through the Everest National Park crossing through Namche Bazaar,
Khumbu's Sherpa capital and Buddhist monasteries of Pangboche, one
of the oldest in the area, and at Tyangboche, one of the newest as
it was re-built after being burnt to the ground. A visit to Kala
Patthar (5545m) will be rewarded with unmatched views of Nuptse,
Everest, Lhotse. This marathon itself is a part of trekking.
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