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.

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