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Running Events & Marathons in Nepal
Nepal keeps a surprisingly busy running calendar. It builds through the clear post-monsoon months and peaks October to December — full-distance road marathons on the Kathmandu Ring Road, lung-testing Himalayan trail races out of the Everest and Annapurna regions, and easygoing city fun runs in between. This page is scoped Nepal-wide, so whether you're chasing a PB or just want a Saturday 5K, there's usually something on the horizon.
Runners naturally fall into the wider sports events and outdoor events crowd — trail races especially overlap with hiking and adventure meets. Or browse every event in Nepal to see what else is on around your race weekend.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the main running season in Nepal?
Nepal's running calendar peaks from October to December, once the monsoon clears and the post-Dashain air turns crisp — that window packs in the big road marathons and the marquee Himalayan trail races. There's a second flush around February–March before it gets too hot. That said, city fun runs and charity 5Ks pop up in Kathmandu year-round, so it's worth checking this page any month.
How do I register for a marathon or trail race in Nepal?
Most road races and organised trail events sell bibs online — you'll usually find a Khalti, eSewa or TicketSanjal registration link, or a form on the organiser's site, right from the event listing here. Bigger Himalayan races (like the ultras out of Everest and Annapurna regions) often close registration weeks ahead and cap field size, so book early. Casual valley fun runs are frequently pay-on-the-day at the start line.
Are there beginner-friendly runs and fun runs?
Plenty. Alongside the full and half marathons, Kathmandu regularly hosts 5K and 10K fun runs, colour runs and charity walks that welcome first-timers, families and casual joggers — no qualifying time, no pressure. They're the easiest way in: pick a 5K, walk-run it, and work up from there. Look for the shorter distances flagged on each listing below.
Where do most running events happen in Nepal?
Road races and fun runs cluster in and around the Kathmandu Valley — Tundikhel, the Ring Road, and routes out toward Bhaktapur and the valley rim. Trail and mountain races head for the hills: Shivapuri and Nagarjun near the capital, plus the big-name ultras in the Everest, Annapurna and Mustang regions. This page is scoped Nepal-wide so it stays useful whether you're in the city or heading to the mountains.
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