NSP has been awarded £4,000 (approximately $6929 Canadian dollars) from the Everest Marathon Fund! Funds were raised through their annual race, where trekkers tackle a gruelling and treacherous course. The race starts at Gorak Shep (5184m), just below Everest base camp, and finishes in the Sherpa ‘capital’ of Namche Bazaar (3446m). The course is a measured 26.2 miles/42 km and, although it is basically downhill, the trail undulates and there are two steep uphill sections. The race starts at 6:30 am and there are cut-off points at Tengboche monastery (14 miles – 12.30 pm) and Chorkhung (20 miles – 2.30 pm), just above Namche Bazaar. The last 6 miles, out to Thamo and back, are on an exhausting undulating trail. It is essential to finish by nightfall at 6.00 pm.
Thank you to all of the incredible competitors!
Thank you to all of the incredible competitors!
