2027 race date
Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon: May 29, 2027. Checked against the official organizer source on October 13, 2026.
The date was checked separately from the course and planning details below, reviewed October 14, 2026. Recheck entry availability and the final athlete guide before travel.
Everest Base Camp to Namche: a mountain trip as well as a race
The official marathon description identifies the full-distance journey from Everest Base Camp to Namche Bazaar. The half marathon starts separately at Dingboche, while the longer ultra is another event again. Choose the itinerary and entry for the actual distance you intend to run; a shared festival name does not mean a shared approach or start.
This race requires planning the approach trek and acclimatization itinerary as part of the trip. It is not a destination where arriving immediately before the start creates the same preparation window as a road marathon. Follow the organizer's participant screening, acclimatization and safety requirements, and leave space in travel plans for the full expedition schedule. A running training block alone does not answer those questions.
On the running side, practise moving efficiently on uneven trails, walking climbs deliberately, and descending under control. Judge sessions by terrain and time moving rather than converting a flat-road marathon pace directly into an Everest target. Rehearse carrying the equipment required by the current race guide so that pack fit and access to food are familiar before departure.
Make a separate checklist for the approach, the race itself and the finish at Namche. Confirm which luggage is transported, which items stay with you, and how the return itinerary works. Support arrangements that sound similar in two travel packages may cover different parts of the route. The May 29 race date is only one day within that longer commitment; book against the organizer's complete itinerary rather than that date alone.
Last-known race profile
These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. Confirm current course and operations on the official event site.
Training calendar
These start dates count back from the first listed race day. For a multi-day event, recalculate from your assigned day. The duration is a planning option, not proof of readiness.