Everest Marathon & Base Camp Trek

Run the World's Highest Marathon

Tick off not one, but two bucket-list adventures in a single unforgettable journey.

Join Eternal Peak for the Everest Marathon and Everest Base Camp Trek, an incredible 18 day adventure through the heart of the Himalaya culminating in the world's highest marathon.

The Everest Marathon starts from Everest Base Camp on 29 May each year, with runners descending 42.2km through the Khumbu Valley to the finish line in Namche Bazaar.

Whether your goal is to complete the marathon, experience Everest Base Camp, or challenge yourself in one of the most spectacular environments on Earth, this journey promises memories that will last a lifetime.

16 May – 2 June 2027

Maximum 12 Guests for this VIP experience

Why Travel With Eternal Peak?

There are many ways to reach Everest Base Camp.

What makes this experience different is the team behind it.

Since my first visit to Nepal in 2010, I have returned six times and completed the Everest Base Camp trek four times and the Everest Marathon three times. Throughout those journeys, I have worked alongside the same trusted local team led by Lhakpa Sherpa and his experienced guides.

For over three decades they have supported international trekkers, runners and Everest expedition climbers through one of the most demanding environments on Earth.

When you join an Eternal Peak expedition, you're not simply registering for a race. You're gaining access to a carefully curated experience delivered by a team I personally trust.

In the six months leading up to departure, I'll support you with monthly calls to cover training guidance, gear recommendations, packing lists and what to expect from the accommodation, weather and altitude.

Once you arrive in Nepal, you'll be looked after by Lhakpa and his team, whose local knowledge, safety standards and personalised support consistently create an experience that is more flexible, more comfortable and more enjoyable than travelling as part of a larger group.

Simply put, this is the exact team I continue to choose every time I return to Nepal.

The Journey

Your adventure begins in Kathmandu where you'll stay in a comfortable hotel in the vibrant Thamel district.

After exploring Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage sites and enjoying a traditional Nepalese welcome dinner, we'll complete our trek briefing before flying into the legendary mountain airstrip of Lukla.

Over the next 12 days you'll trek through the breathtaking Khumbu region, following ancient trading routes through Sherpa villages, Buddhist monasteries and some of the most spectacular mountain scenery on Earth.

The journey includes:

• Lukla
• Phakding
• Namche Bazaar
• Tengboche
• Dingboche
• Lobuche
• Gorak Shep
• Everest Base Camp

Carefully planned acclimatisation days are included throughout the itinerary to maximise comfort and safety as we gain altitude.

An Everest Base Camp experience few people get to enjoy

Most trekkers spend only a few hours at Everest Base Camp before turning around.

As an Everest Marathon participant, you'll spend two nights living at Base Camp itself.

Our private Eternal Peak Everest Base Camp camp includes:

• Expedition-grade twin share tents
• Private dining room
• Dedicated camp chef and support team
• Comfortable base camp facilities
• Incredible views of the Khumbu Icefall
• Front-row access to the excitement of Everest climbing season

This is an experience normally reserved for Everest climbers and Everest Marathon participants and is often one of the most memorable parts of the entire journey.

Race Day

On the morning of 29 May, runners gather at Everest Base Camp for the start of the world's highest marathon.

Standing at 5,364 metres above sea level, you'll join participants from around the world before beginning the descent through the Khumbu Valley.

The course winds past glaciers, suspension bridges, mountain villages and cheering locals before finishing in the bustling Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar.

Crossing that finish line is an achievement few people on Earth will ever experience.

What's Included

Before Departure

• 16-week training program
• Monthly group video calls
• Gear and packing assistance
• Personal support and advice
• Eternal Peak merchandise

During the Adventure

• Kathmandu accommodation
• Welcome dinner
• Domestic flights between Kathmandu and Lukla
• Experienced local guides
• Porter support
• Trekking accommodation
• Three meals a day during the trek
• Everest Base Camp accommodation
• Private dining experience
• Dedicated base camp chef
• Trekking T-shirt and duffle bag
• Everest Marathon event entry
• Official finisher certificate and medal

Investment

AUD $4,950 per person

Deposit: AUD $550 (non-refundable)

Balance Payments:

• AUD $2,200 due 30 November 2026
• AUD $2,200 due 31 March 2027

Full payment required before 31 March 2027.

AfterPay is not available for this expedition.

Exclusions

• International flights
• Nepal entry visa
• Travel insurance
• Guide and porter gratuities/tips
• Personal spending money
• Wi-Fi, snacks, soft drinks and personal purchases during the trek
• Helicopter transport due to weather delays or medical evacuation (claimable through travel insurance where applicable)

Is This Trip For You?

You don't need to be an elite athlete.

You simply need a reasonable level of fitness, a sense of adventure and a willingness to embrace the challenge.

The Himalaya has a way of changing people.

Three weeks immersed in mountain life, disconnected from the noise of everyday life and surrounded by some of the world's highest peaks creates perspective, resilience and memories that stay with you long after you return home.

If Everest has been calling your name, this may be your year.