Kathmandu Marathon

A high-altitude marathon at around 1,300 metres in the Kathmandu valley, with the Himalaya on the horizon on clear mornings. Rolling, dusty and unlike any other city race.

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Where it runs

Kathmandu Marathon course map: the route through Kathmandu, with the start and the finish marked.
Kathmandu Marathon course map — start, finish and route.

Interactive map

The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.

About this race

A high-altitude marathon at around 1,300 metres in the Kathmandu valley, with the Himalaya on the horizon on clear mornings. Rolling, dusty and unlike any other city race.

Next edition
10 October 2026
Elevation gain
325 m
Profile
Hilly
First run
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About these facts

Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.

Last reviewed 28 September 2026