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Trip code: marathonrace
Price Classic Trail : $1943 - €1350 - £1195 | Deposit: 600€ Grade: Moderate to Arduous
Duration:
from 10 days
Maximum
altitude: 3,794m - Distance : 49km /
30,45Miles |
VIP Trail Marathon : $4620 - €3195 - £2850
Date will be fixed soon.
- Ayurveda massage & relaxation - ½ day
Mt. Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world at the Nepal and Sikkim border. The route is remote, unspoiled and offers one of the most majestic views of the surrounding peaks.
The running race is designed for those who love extreme sport challenges. The Ultra-Marathon trail competition starts from Phunlin Bazaar (alt. 1824 m.). The Marathon race route follows the Limbu cultural trail up to Pathibhara (alt. 3794 m.) and turns back to the start point covering 49 kms distance.
VIP Race Challenge
Classic Race Challenge
VIP RACE CHALLENGE
Day 02 : Guided tour of Kathmandu (English speaking tour guide). O/N Hotel.
Day 03: Helicopter flight to Taplejung. O/N Hotel
Day 04: Acclimatization day with hike to local villages. O/N Guesthouse.
Day 05: Acclimatization day and Medical check up. O/N Guesthouse.
Day 06: Hike in local villages. Final day of acclimatization. O/N Guesthouse.
Day 07: Marathon Day Start Point alt. 1825m - Arrive point alt. 3794m
Day 08: Rest day. O/N Guesthouse.
Day 09: Fly back Kathmandu by Helicopter. Celebration dinner. O/N Hotel.
Day 10: International departure
CLASSIC RACE CHALLENGE
Day 02 : Guided tour of Kathmandu (English speaking tour guide). O/N Hotel.
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu – Biratnagar. O/N in Hotel.
Day 04: Fly Taplejung alt. 2200m. O/N in Guesthouse
Day 05: Acclimatization day with hike to local villages. O/N Guesthouse.
Day 06: Acclimatization day and Medical check up. O/N Guesthouse.
Day 07: Hike in local villages. Final day of acclimatization. O/N Guesthouse.
Day 08: Marathon Day Start Point alt.1825m - Arrive point alt. 3794m
Day 09: Rest day. O/N Guesthouse.
Day 10: Fly back to Biratnagar and Kathmandu. Celebration dinner. O/N Hotel.
Day 11: International departure
ULTRA-MARATHON
HALF MARATHON
NON RUNNERS
- 4 Doctors for the pre-running check-up.
- Check points every 5/8 km supplied with water, a comprehensive medical kit and oxygen.
- A gamow bag in the most elevated check point.
- Local volonteers alongside Army and Police crew on the way.
The sun is rising up above the steaming peaks in the distance. Yellow beams are gently warming up the air. It is not even 5:30am yet and all Marathon fans are already braving the chilly morning for the ultimate challenge. Locals and friends are cheering, holding signs of support and prayer flags. After starting at 6:00am, runners get in a fantastic challenge where endurance and mountain ruggedness are combined to offer an amazing sportive moment of joy in awe-inspiring remote lands.
The race is usually completed in 4 hours or so by the fastest. The finish line will close at 4:00pm on the race day where enjoyment and sportive challenge are the only goal. The race remains a safe physical challenge designed to provide maximum enjoyment to all.
Along the way, Police and Army officers secure the route assited by volonteers and fans. A medical check point is set every 5/8 kilometers to provide medical assistance or emergency support along the way. Water points provide enough liquid to the participants. We believe each runner has to take his own camelbag filled with water to get sufficient liquid to prevent dehydration on the race.
The Kanchenjunga Ultra-Marathon is a 49km mountain race and a truly spectacular challenge. The trail is a good track, but will be bumpy, dusty, rocky and the running track is uneven surface. Although we do our best to stick to that distance, landslide, rock avalanches or any other acts of God may urge the team to adapt the trail to the altitude terrain. In the mountain, always get prepared to the unexpected.
After the trail race, all participants will receive a free Kanchenjunga Trail Running Marathon t-shirt, a certificate and other amazing goodies to bring back home !
On Ultra-Marathon, the winner with second
and third fatest runners will receive a Medal, a certificate
and a Guest price of :
1st place : 50000Nrs (+/- 500
euros)
2nd place : 40000Nrs (+/- 400 euros)
3rd place :
30000Nrs (+/- 300 euros)
On half Marathon, the
winner with second and third fatest runners will receive a
Medal, a certificate and a Guest price of :
1st
place : 30000Nrs (+/- 300 euros)
2nd place : 20000Nrs (+/-
200 euros)
3rd place : 10000Nrs (+/- 100
euros)
VIP RACE CHALLENGE
CLASSIC RACE CHALLENGE
Price Includes
- Airport - Hotel transfers in Kathmandu.
- Hotel in Kathmandu, double occupancy, B&B basis.
- Hotel & Guesthouse in Kanchenjunga region, double occupancy, B&B basis.
- 1/2 day guided visit of Kathmandu.
- Flight to Taplejung depending on airflight options (airlines or helicopter).
- Necessary local crew.
- 3 meals a day as per itinerary (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
- Comprehensive medical kit.
- Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) for safety in altitude camp.
Price does not include
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
- Personal clothing, equipment and gear for trekking and running *
- Travel / Personal / Rescue / Medical insurance including Helicopter rescue.
- Emergency Rescue evacuation and all expenses when return back early.
- All personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, internet ...).
- All drinks including bar bills & mineral water.
- Departures taxes in Kathmandu.
- Visit or activities not included in your itinerary.
- Tips.
- Visas.