Mt. Everest Challenge Marathon

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20221223
2026-11-01

Nov 01, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Sandakphu

India

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Entry Fee $
(Lowest or Early Registration)

Prize Money: no

Distance(s):

26.2M

Series: Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race

Type: Mountain

Participant Limit: 100

Total Elevation Gain: 1127

Starting Elevation: 11815

High Point: 12000 ft

Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 100%

First Year of the Event: 1994

Men's Record: 04:13

Women's Record: 04:48

Description:

Info
The Mt. Everest Challenge Marathon is held simultaneously with the Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race, and has been called “The World’s Most Beautiful Marathon” by the editor of Runner’s World Magazine (UK 3/96). This 8-day trip sets a comfortable pace allowing acclimatization days to relax at Mirik Lake Resort..

Schedule
The Marathon is held on Stage Race Day 3. Those who have booked ECM trip do not run on Stage Race Days 1, 2, 4, 5 and normally do short walk / trek / sightseeing following the same itinerary as of Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race on those days.