Discover the Beauty of Nepal 🇳🇵
Discover the Beauty of Nepal 🇳🇵
Discover Nepal — places to go, things to do, events to experience, and more. 🇳🇵
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A major city marathon bringing thousands of runners through Kathmandu and promoting health, sports tourism and participation.
📍 Location: Kathmandu, starting/finishing at Dasharath Stadium
📅 Date: 10 October 2026
🎭 Type: Sports & Running
🎟️ Entry: Registration required for participants
🔗 Registration: Official Kathmandu Marathon website
🏢 Organizer: NRS Sports Foundation
✨ Highlights: Marathon, half marathon and shorter races
⚠️ Note: Confirm current registration deadlines, fees and race categories directly with the organizer. The 2026 date is also confirmed in the international AIMS race calendar.
Why attend: One of Nepal's major running events and a unique way to experience Kathmandu through sport.
Chitwan National Park — jungle safari, rhinos, tigers, elephants
Everest Base Camp Trek — the classic trek to the world's highest peak
Phewa Lake, Pokhara — boating and mountain reflections
Annapurna Base Camp Trek — shorter, scenic Himalayan trek
Bardiya National Park — wild, remote, far less crowded than Chitwan
Rara Lake — Nepal's largest and most peaceful lake
Nagarkot — no trek needed, sunrise Himalayan views a short trip from Kathmandu
Sarangkot — paragliding and sunrise views above Pokhara
Langtang National Park — the closest major Himalayan trekking region to Kathmandu
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve — exceptional wetland wildlife and birdwatching
Pashupatinath Temple — Nepal's most sacred Hindu temple
Boudhanath Stupa — one of the largest Buddhist stupas in Nepal
Lumbini — birthplace of Buddha, UNESCO World Heritage site
Did You Know?
Nepal is home to 8 of the world's 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest, the world's highest peak at 8,848.86 m.