The Everest Marathon Trek, 16 Days Trek and Race From Everest Base Camp is a 16-day trip in Kathmandu (via Lukla flight), rated very strenuous, requires strong running fitness difficulty, reaching a maximum elevation of Everest Base Camp, 5,364m. The best time to do this trip is Late May for the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon race date. The package includes group sizes of 1 to 12 people, teahouses on trail, hotel in kathmandu accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner included daily on trail.
| Country | Kathmandu (via Lukla flight) |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Very Strenuous, requires strong running fitness |
| Max Elevation | Everest Base Camp, 5,364m |
| Duration | 16 |
| Best Time | Late May for the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon race date |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner included daily on trail |
| Accommodation | Teahouses on trail, hotel in Kathmandu |
| Group Size | 1 to 12 people |
The Everest Marathon Trek combines the standard Everest Base Camp itinerary with entry into the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon, held each year around the anniversary of the first Everest summit in late May. The marathon starts at Everest Base Camp itself, 5,364 metres, and descends over 42 kilometres of demanding Khumbu trail to a finish line in Namche Bazaar, making it widely recognised as the highest altitude marathon in the world. This itinerary builds in the same careful acclimatization schedule as the standard Everest Base Camp trek before race day, since attempting the marathon without proper altitude adjustment would be genuinely dangerous. This trip suits experienced trail runners and trekkers with strong cardiovascular fitness who want to combine a classic Himalayan trek with a serious endurance event.
This 16-day itinerary combines the classic trek to Everest Base Camp with the Everest Marathon, one of the highest and most demanding organized races in the world, starting near Base Camp and finishing in Namche Bazaar. It is built specifically for runners who want to combine a genuine athletic challenge with the iconic Khumbu trekking route.
This trip suits experienced runners with strong high-altitude fitness and prior trail-running or marathon experience, given the combination of extreme altitude and sustained running effort involved. It is not suited to casual trekkers or first-time runners, given the very strenuous demands of racing at altitudes above 5,000 metres.
| Trip | Duration | Physical Demand | Who It's For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Marathon Trek | 16 days | Very Strenuous, running required | Experienced runners |
| Standard EBC Trek | 14 days | Challenging, walking only | Fit trekkers, no running |
The Marathon Trek adds the race itself and a couple of extra days on top of the standard EBC itinerary, requiring considerably higher fitness and a genuine running background.
View Himalaya's Everest Marathon Trek packages start from USD 2,450 per person, including race registration, Lukla flights, permits, guide, porter, and accommodation. Contact View Himalaya for current rates, since race registration availability is limited and seasonal.
Everything about this trip was handled professionally. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made sure we were safe every step of the way. A particular highlight for us was participation in the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon, the highest altitude marathon on earth, starting at Everest Base Camp. Booking through View Himalaya made all the logistics completely stress-free.
One of the best trips we've ever taken. Our guide's English was excellent and he explained the local culture in real depth. A particular highlight for us was participation in the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon, the highest altitude marathon on earth, starting at Everest Base Camp. We'd book with View Himalaya again without hesitation.
