The Roof of the World Marathon (ROWM) - Tibet China

Edition history
Lhasa, China
08 May, 2025 (Thu)

Running

10 km, 21.1 km, 42.195 km

About the event

Following the Roof of the World Marathon 2024, which took place from May 2nd to May 9th, 2024, we extended our stay in Tibet for an additional 6 days to ensure the best possible preparation for the runners participating in the Roof of the World Marathon 2025.

Here are five compelling reasons to participate in the Roof of the World Marathon 2025:

1) You will have the opportunity to run the highest elevation marathon in the world, starting at 5213m/17103ft, which is even higher than the Mt. Everest Base Camp!

2) Throughout the Roof of the World Marathon, you will experience the unique seasons of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.

3) Immerse yourself in the authentic culture and lifestyle of the local people living on the Roof of the World.

4) As a participant, you will receive a personalized medal engraved with your name, making it the only one of its kind in the world.

5) Prior to the Roof of the World Marathon 2025, you will also have the rare opportunity to participate in the 24th Great Wall of China Marathon on May 1st, 2025 in Beijing. You are welcome to run the 5K, 10K, or half marathon before embarking on the Roof of the World Marathon.

To ensure a comfortable experience during the Roof of the World Marathon 2025, please remember to bring your warmest clothes and sunglasses.

All participants will gather in Beijing on May 1st, 2025, and we will take the flight together from Beijing to Lhasa on May 2nd, 2025 with the official Permit to Tibet.

If you register before May 31, 2024, you will receive a complimentary stay at the official 4-star hotel, Mercure Beijing, for the Great Wall of China Marathon 2025 on May 1st, 2025, as well as on May 9th, 2025, the day we return to Beijing from Tibet. You will be sharing a twin room with another runner.

Event details and schedule

Itineraries: The Roof of the World Marathon 2025


The Roof of the World Marathon 2025
(May 1st-May 9,2025)

The Lonely Yak Half Marathon & 10K May 2-May 7,2025
Day 1(May 2,2025)
- Depart Beijing to Lhasa.
Day 2(May 3,2025)
- Tour the Potala Palace, spend the rest of the day at your leisure and acclimatizing to the altitude. Meals included
Day 3(May 4,2025)
- Tour the Jorkhang Temple. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Meals Included
Day 4(May 5,2025)
- Tour Nobulingka and the Tibet Museum. Meals included.
Day 5(May 6,2025)
- It's race day!!!! We head out to the Lonely Yak Half Marathon & 10K Starting line in Yanghu. After the race say goodbye to those staying for the Roof of the World Marathon before heading back to Lhasa. Meals Included
Day 6(May 7,2025)
- Spend the day at your leisure and get ready for your evening flight back to Beijing.

The Lonely Yak Half and 10K
US$2368./per runner
* based on double occupancy
Spectators US$1680./per person
* based on double occupancy
-(For anyone who has purchased tour option 8 of  the Great Wall of China Marathon 2025,you will only pay US$899 additionally if you would like to run the race.)

Included:
1. R/T Airfare from Beijing to Lhasa
2. All meals included
3. 5 nights hotel at the Jiari Zhuangyuan Hotel 3 stars. Double occupancy. Single Occupanycy:US$272
4. Airport transportation, ground transportation to tour & race sites
5. English/Russian/Chinese speaking tour guides
6. First-aid assistance
7. Water, pre/post race food, runner supplements on race day
8. Entry tickets at tour sites
9 Finisher Medals and T-shirt

*If leaving Lhasa to another destination besides Beijing, tour price will remain the same. (Hong Kong & Macau excluded)

The Lonely Yak Half Marathon and 10K & Roof of the World Marathon and Half Marathon May 2- May 9, 2025

Day 1(May 2,2025)
- Depart Beijing to Lhasa.
Day 2(May 3,2025)
- Tour the Potala Palace, spend the rest of the day at your leisure and acclimatizing to the altitude. Meals in-cluded
Day 3(May 4,2025)
- Tour the Jorkhang Temple. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Meals Included
Day 4(May 5,2025)
- Tour Nobulingka and the Tibet Museum. Meals included.
Day 5(May 6,2025)
- It's race day!!!! We head out to the Lonely Yak Half Marathon & 10K Starting line in Yanghu. Say goodbye to those heading back to Lhasa. We will stay the two nights in Yangbajing
Day 6(May 7,2025)
- We spend the day resting and getting use to the altitude at 4400 Meters above sea level. Meals included
Day 7(May 8,2025)
- It's race day!!! We head out to the Roof of the World Marathon & 1/2 marathon starting line in Namucuo.
Day 8(May 9,2025)
- Fly from Lhasa to Beijing or home.

The Lonely Yak Half and 10K & The Roof of the World Marathon and Half Marathon
$2668./per runner
* based on double occupancy

Spectator US$1980./per person
* based on double occupancy

Runners who take part in the Lonely Yak Half and wish to spectate family and friends competing in the marathon
runner US$2668./ per runner
*based on double occupancy.
(For anyone who has purchased tour option 8 of  the Great Wall of China Marathon 2025,you will only pay US$1199 additionally if you would like to run the race.)

Included:
1. R/T Airfare from Beijing to Lhasa
2. All meals included
3. 4 nights hotel at the Jiari Zhuangyuan Hotel 3 stars. 3 nights in Yangbajing.Single Occupanycy:US$382
4. Airport transportation, ground transportation to tour & race sites
5. English/Russian/Chinese speaking tour guides
6. First-aid assistance
7. Water, pre/post race food, runner supplements on race day
8. Entry tickets at tour sites
9 Finisher Medals and T-shirt

* If leaving Lhasa to another destination besides Beijing, tour price will remain the same. (Hong Kong & Macau excluded)

Thank you all very much!

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