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Kathmandu Marathon

Name: Kathmandu Marathon
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10
Location: Kathmandu

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flag Nepal

calendar_today 10 Oct, 2026

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language Official Website

About the Event

Immerse yourself in the vibrant, festival-like energy of Nepal's premier running event at the Kathmandu Marathon on its iconic autumn Sunday. This celebrated marathon is much more than a race—it's a moving celebration of human spirit and resilience that transforms the historic streets of the capital into a sea of determined athletes and cheering crowds. Choose your challenge from a wide spectrum of distances, making it a truly inclusive event where elite runners, local heroes, and international visitors all share the road, united by the motto "You Can Do It." Experience the unique atmosphere where the thunder of drums and heartfelt cheers from spectators fuel every step on a course that weaves past ancient temples and bustling city life. More than just a personal test, it's a profound cultural experience and a chance to run in the majestic shadow of the Himalayas. Secure your spot to be part of Nepal's biggest city marathon, where the finish line is a triumph of personal will and a joyful connection to the heart of the Himalayas.

Races Offered

10K

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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05:40

5K

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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05:45

3 km

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 3K

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Type — Road running

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05:50

Family RUN

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 3K

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Type — Road running

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06:00

Half Marathon

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

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06:00

Marathon

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Road running

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06:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Kathmandu.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 14.3° / 23.5°

wb_sunny 14.5° / 24.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 3.8 /

water_drop 81.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 14.3° / 23.5°

wb_sunny 14.5° / 24.5°

air 3.8 km/h

water_drop 81.9%

About Kathmandu

Kathmandu is the largest city and capital of Nepal and the namesake of the Kathmandu Valley. Once thought to be the fabled and inaccessible Shangri-La, Kathmandu is a fast-growing spot catering to a wide range of holiday types and budgets. As a result of considerable urban growth in recent decades, it is now part of one continuous urban area together with Patan to the south.