Come trek in Nepal and run a marathon

“Tenzing - Hillary Everest Marathon 2005
Distance: 42km
Adventure trail running
Location of event: Kathmandu, Nepal
Actual trek to starting line: May 14 - June 2, 2005
Event date: May 29, 2005
Time: 7:00am
Cost: $2085 per runner
Cost for non-runner joining runner: $1885 per person
What is included: This is a fully supported trek with everything included, except international airfare.
Course description: You will spend two nights in tents at Everest base camp acclimatizing. The race will be run on May 29, starting at 7am and running until dark. The elevation at the Khumbu ice fall the starting point of the race just above Everest bc, is approximately 18,000 ft. The race starts as you run through the glacial moraine then onto a trekking trail that is well marked winding through villages, until reaching the village Namche Bazaar, elevation 11,300 ft. There are two steep sections with 2000 ft. elevation gains. With the many ups and downs you really don\'t lose in elevation gain.

Airfare: International airfare if is your responsibility.

Awards: Certificates of completion.
Metals for 1, 2 and 3 place men and women finishers
Banquet following race finish

Official website: www.HimalayanMarathons.com
Contact: Becky Harrison - North American race organizer
PO Box 446
Bartlett, NH 03812
Phone: 603-374-2438
becky@adventuroustrekker.com”

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