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Tenzing- Hillary Everest Marathon - 29 May 2008
The Everest Marathon is a 30 days holiday begininin from 07 May 2008
in Nepal organised by Rath Nepal Tours and Travel Pvt.Ltd, combining sightseeing in the Kathmandu, a hard trek to the Everest region, an ascent of Kala Pattar for the best views of Everest, and one of the most grueling races in the world followed by the rafting and wildlife safari tour in Chitwan National Park. The participants may fly from any part of the world and meet the group members in Kathmandu on the 07 May 2008. In order to acclimatize naturally to the high altitude, the race is preceded by a 16 days trek in the Everest region. This allows time for high altitude training under medical supervision. Before the race most people will have a chance to ascend both Gokyo Ri (5483m) and Kala Pattar (5623m) from where there are splendid views of Everest across the Khumbu glacier. After the race competitors are flown back to Kathmandu from the high altitude airstrip at Lukla. The race starts at Gorak Shep (5184m), just below Everest base camp, and finishes in the Sherpa 'capital' Namche Bazaar (3446m). The course is a measured 26.2 miles/42 km and, although it is basically downhill, the trail undulates and there are two steep uphill sections. The race starts at 7 am and there are cut-off points at Tengboche monastery (14 miles - 12.45 pm) and Chorkhung (20 miles - 2.45 pm), just above Namche Bazaar. The last 6 miles, out to Thamo is on an exhausting undulating trail. It is essential to finish byat 6.00 pm, before the nightfall. There is likely to be snow and ice at the start of the course. The terrain is very varied: boulders, grass, sandy scree, stone staircases, and trails through forest and exposed paths which contour the mountain sides. The trails will seem quite good to those used to mountain or fell running but there are additional hazards by way of narrow suspension bridges and yak trains. The race course is not marked and it is the responsibility of each runner to learn the route on the trek up. There are aid posts approximately every 3 miles each staffed by a marshal who can provide refreshments. Doctors are also available at some aid posts to provide medical cover. http://www.magical-nepal.com/nepal_marathon.htm Rath Nepal Tours and Travels Pvt. Ltd. P.O Box 10691 2nd Floor, Mountain Plaza Kantipath, Kathmandu, Nepal. TEL: 977 1 4268948,4258141,4261512 FAX: 977 1 4264512 Email: , Website: www.magical-nepal.com |
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