🇳🇵Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu International Marathon
Nov 15, 2026
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
480 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
Extremely challenging — focus on finishing, not a PB
Beginner friendly
Better suited to experienced runners
About this race
The Kathmandu International Marathon is the centrepiece of Nepal's growing running scene, held in November during the post-monsoon dry season when the skies clear and Himalayan views are at their most spectacular. The course runs through Kathmandu's extraordinary historic core: past Boudhanath Stupa (one of the world's largest Buddhist stupas), Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati River, the Durbar Squares of Patan and Basantapur, and through the chaotic alleys of the old city. The 480m of elevation and 1,400m altitude combine to make this extremely demanding for unacclimatised runners. November conditions of 8–18°C are ideal temperature-wise. The cultural experience — monks, sadhus, ancient temples, and medieval streetscapes — is unlike any other marathon setting.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
7–18°C
Humidity
45–60%
Conditions
Post-monsoon clear season — crisp and often Himalayan-clear
Wind
5–15 km/h mountain variable
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