Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon

Every year on May 29th, the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon takes place from the Mt. Everest Base Camp, running along the high Sherpa trails of the Khumbu valley. This event celebrates the historical successful ascent of Mt. Everest by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary on May 29th, 1953. 2023 marks the 19th edition of this incredible event, and to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the successful Everest ascent, the 60km ultra marathon distance has been extended to 70km. Participants from all over have the choice of competing in the 70 km Extreme Ultra, 42 km Full Marathon, or 21 km Half Marathon categories. The Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon is open to people of all skill levels, from professional athletes to new runners. This event is not only a running challenge, but a once-in-a-lifetime experience.