Mount Everest base camp Nepal
May 29, 2006
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26.2 mi
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Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon 2006, 4th edition. Distance: 42km. Adventure trail running. Location of event: Kathmandu, Nepal. Actual trek to starting line: May 14 - June 2, 2006. Event date: May 29, 2006. Time: 7:00 am. Cost: U.S. $2085 per runner. Cost for non-runner joining runner: U.S. $1885 per person. What is included: This is a fully supported trek with everything included, except international airfare, approximate cost of airfare $1400 from Boston or JFK. Course description: You will spend two nights in tents at Everest base camp acclimatizing. The race will be run on May 29, starting at 7 am and running until dark. The elevation at the Khumbu ice fall the starting point of the race just above Everest base camp, is approximately 18,000 feet. 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 feet. There are two steep sections with 2000 feet elevation gains. With the many ups and downs you really don't lose in elevation gain. Airfare: This will be arranged for you at the lowest cost. Right now a flight Boston - JFK - Bangkok - Kathmandu with tax is U.S. $1542.20 round trip. You are also free to arrange your own airfare. Awards: Certificates of completion. Medals for 1, 2 and 3 place men and women finishers. Separate winner classes: Nepali men & women, foreign men and women. The course record is 4:03:08. Banquet following race finish.
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Phone Number: 603-374-2438
Fax Number: 603-374-1971
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Organization: Himalyan Expeditions
URL: http://www.EverestMarathon.com
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