KATHMANDU, May 17: Himalaya Expedition is to organize the 17th edition of the 'Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon' from May 29. At a news conference organized in the capital on Thursday, it was informed that the marathon would begin from the base camp of Mt Everest and conclude after reaching Namche Bazaar.
Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon on May 29
More than 200 athletes including 155 foreigners will participate in the marathon. The athletes will compete in a 42.195-km marathon, 60-km ultramarathon and 21-km half marathon, said founder of the Himalaya Expedition, Bikram Pandekaji.