Question 1

When is the main running season in Nepal?

Accepted Answer

Nepal's running calendar peaks from October to December, once the monsoon clears and the post-Dashain air turns crisp — that window packs in the big road marathons and the marquee Himalayan trail races. There's a second flush around February–March before it gets too hot. That said, city fun runs and charity 5Ks pop up in Kathmandu year-round, so it's worth checking this page any month.

Question 2

How do I register for a marathon or trail race in Nepal?

Accepted Answer

Most road races and organised trail events sell bibs online — you'll usually find a Khalti, eSewa or TicketSanjal registration link, or a form on the organiser's site, right from the event listing here. Bigger Himalayan races (like the ultras out of Everest and Annapurna regions) often close registration weeks ahead and cap field size, so book early. Casual valley fun runs are frequently pay-on-the-day at the start line.

Question 3

Are there beginner-friendly runs and fun runs?

Accepted Answer

Plenty. Alongside the full and half marathons, Kathmandu regularly hosts 5K and 10K fun runs, colour runs and charity walks that welcome first-timers, families and casual joggers — no qualifying time, no pressure. They're the easiest way in: pick a 5K, walk-run it, and work up from there. Look for the shorter distances flagged on each listing below.

Question 4

Where do most running events happen in Nepal?

Accepted Answer

Road races and fun runs cluster in and around the Kathmandu Valley — Tundikhel, the Ring Road, and routes out toward Bhaktapur and the valley rim. Trail and mountain races head for the hills: Shivapuri and Nagarjun near the capital, plus the big-name ultras in the Everest, Annapurna and Mustang regions. This page is scoped Nepal-wide so it stays useful whether you're in the city or heading to the mountains.

Running Events & Marathons in Nepal

Upcoming running events in Nepal

Thursday Wellness Run: Last Practice Run Before the Kathmandu Marathon

ASTRA Bhaktapur Shake-Out Run #76

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Anong Strides – Stride 2

Mindful Miles by RT100 Run Club

18th Kathmandu Marathon 2026

Yatra 2.0: Run for the Mind — 5K for World Mental Health Day

World Breast Cancer Awareness Run by MilePlus Run Club

10th Dashain Run for Good Health 2026 (5K) at Ujjwal Tara School

XAG Cycle Rally 2026: Shift Gears, Shape Futures (for flood victims)

Temple Run — Monday Run Club

Tuesday Training by RT100 Run Club

NepaQuest 10K — Basantapur

EU Inclusion Run

Pahi Run: 5K in Anything but Running Gear

XTERRA Nepal 2026 — Pokhara

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Frequently asked questions

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