We have just returned from a 14 day, 11 day hike with Raj and Durga from Team Himalaya to Everest Base Camp. From the minute we landed to our departure we were properly looked after and cared for by Team Himalaya. The trek to and from Everest Base Camp was wonderful, our guides and porters really looked after us and were incredibly knowledgeable. In Nepal things can go wrong especially with flights to and from Lukla but Team responded magnificently and found alternative solutions. If this is on your bucket list as ours and you are looking for a company to organise this with I would 100% recommend Raj.
The Everest Marathon is officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the highest marathon in the world. Also known as the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon, it is an international high-altitude adventure sports event held on May 29th every year from the base of Mt. Everest, crisscrossing the high Sherpa trails of the Khumbu Valley. Held 17 times since 1987, the marathon sees runners from all walks of life – from highly seasoned professionals to newcomers. The Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon isn’t your run-of-the-mill running event – it is a truly once-in-a-lifetime, life-changing experience.
The start line is at Gorakshep (5,184) kilometres, near the Everest Base Camp. Whereas the finish line is at the famous Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar (3,446m). The course is measured at 42 kilometres over the rough mountain trails, although for the 2016 edition, categories have been divided into a 21-kilometre Half Marathon, a 42-kilometre Full Marathon, and a 60-kilometre Extreme Ultra. Normally, to acclimate naturally to the high elevations, all runners join together for a 24-day holiday in Nepal. The holiday includes sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley, a 15-day mild trek under medical supervision, and climbs to some of the best vantage points, such as Gokyo Ri and Kala Pathar, for the best Himalayan views.