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Thunder Dragon Marathon

Name: Thunder Dragon Marathon
Start: 2026-05-24
End: 2026-05-24
Location: Paro

location_city Paro

flag Bhutan

calendar_today 24 May, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

About the Event

The Thunder Dragon Marathon and Half Marathon, one of the world’s most exclusive running races, is a partnership between 2:09 Events, a UK-based running travel and event specialist and Bhutanese Tour Operator, Blue Poppy Tours & Treks. The Thunder Dragon Marathon highlights all of the aspects of Bhutan that make the country so special. Running through the beautiful Paro Valley, the route takes in fantastic mountain scenery and features many iconic landmarks, such as the Paro Dzong and many religious Chorten or shrines. It is a true mountain and cultural experience.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

144 days remaining

Marathon

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

terrain

Type — Road running

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144 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Paro.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 6.3° / 14.5°

wb_sunny 4.5° / 12.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 3.7 /

water_drop 80.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 6.3° / 14.5°

wb_sunny 4.5° / 12.5°

air 3.7 km/h

water_drop 80.2%

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