Kathmandu Marathon 2025
Kathmandu Marathon
- Next eventย :ย Sat, November 1, 2025Date confirmed
The event in a few words
Fancy running on the roof of the world? โ๏ธ Among pagodas, ancient palaces ๐ฏ and Himalayan peaks in the background ๐ป, the Kathmandu Marathon invites you to pace through the heart of Nepal ๐ณ๐ต. It's in the month of November, at the dawn of the Nepalese winter โ๏ธ and white peaks, that one of the most beautiful countries in the world welcomes you to run its most iconic marathon! ๐ Specifically in Satdobato, the event invites nearly 30,000 runners from 20 different nations every year! A moment of sport and sharing, as cosmopolitan as it gets! ๐ But more than just the marathon, you also have the choice to run a half, a 10 km, 5 km and a 3 km solo or as a team ๐.
Created in the early 2000s by a running enthusiast and ultra-marathon, this race has real added value in the eyes of the locals ๐. It promotes something deeper than performance and emphasizes this: a sound mind in a sound body ๐งโโ๏ธ. Yes, hence the slogan "Build Healthy lifestyle" ๐ค, the Nepalese are straightforward! There, the mind is a temple... ๐ซถ Between Hindu and Buddhist influences, the body is cherished, one is spiritually at peace, and what better than running to clear your mind and maintain good physical condition? ๐ A mantra that gathers more and more wellness enthusiasts at the gates of the Himalayas! ๐คฉ
After running between the Durbar Square, the Boudhanath Stupa, the Tripureshwor to the Dasarath Rangashala, it's time to take off your carbon shoes ๐ and go exploring the surroundings ๐ถโโ๏ธโโก๏ธ. Your body will have given its all and deserves more than just a nap ๐ด. Head to an Ayurvedic spa, where a Nepalese steam bath (the Janzu) ๐งโโ๏ธ and a yoga session await you ๐งโโ๏ธ, in the districts of Thamel or Patan. Among the sacred sites present and listed by UNESCO, we recommend the Swayambhunath (the monkey temple) ๐ฆง with its incredible view over the valley ๐. You can also take the opportunity to shop! There are many artisan shops brimming with musical instruments ๐ป, incense ๐ชท, prayer flags ๐ณ๏ธ, etc. Perfect for collecting souvenirs and bringing them home โค๏ธ. End your sports adventure by indulging in momos ๐ฅ and dhal bat ๐. A real champions' recovery! ๐ช
So, are you convinced to embark on a journey to the land where worlds meet? โจ
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
MarathonTOP
Half Marathon
- Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Half Marathon
Road Running- Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
On-site in Kathmandu, on October 25 and 26, 2025.
At Dasarath Rangashala Stadium, Tripureshwor, Kathmandu, on October 27, 2025.
Marathon at 5:30 am
Half-marathon at 5:35 am
10 km at 5:40 am
5 km at 5:45 am
3 km Open at 5:50 am
3 km School at 5:55 am
3 km Family Run at 6:00 am
For international runners, according to the distance (Prices vary depending on the registration date from Early Bird to Late):
Marathon: โฌ93 to โฌ140
Half-marathon: โฌ74 to โฌ112
10 km: โฌ56 to โฌ93
5 km: โฌ33 to โฌ47
3 km Open or School: โฌ19 to โฌ47
Bib
Official T-shirt
Goodie bag
Finisher medal
Medical support
Access to refreshments
The stadium is located downtown. It is easily accessible on foot, by taxi, or local transport from Thamel and other main areas.
There are 12 water points along the course.
Marathon & half: 18 years
10 km: 16 years
5 km: 12 years
3 km: 10 years
3 km Family Run: no age limit
For the marathon: 5 hours max
For the half-marathon: 3h30 max
Podiums by age category: Open, Masters 40+, 50+, etc.
Prize-giving for the top 3 of each category
Official timing for distances of 10 km and more
At this time of year, the weather is dry. It will be between 12ยฐC (early morning) and 25ยฐC (daytime). Possible morning mists or urban dust
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