Yuko Gordon
It was a wonderful event. I thoroughly enjoyed the race over the beautiful course although it was much hillier than expected. Drink and food stations were perfect. Thank you and I miss it already.
Everest Marathon
Thursday May 29th, 2025
Everest, NP
Distance: Marathon
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The Everest Marathon is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the highest marathon in the world. The starting line is at Gorak Shep 5184m (17,000 feet), close to Everest Base Camp in Nepal.
The finish is at the Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar at 3446m (11,300 feet) and the course is 42 km (26.2 miles) over rough mountain trails. It is the world’s most spectacular race and has been held sixteen times every two years since 1987.
To acclimatise naturally to the high altitude all runners join together for a 26 day holiday in Nepal. This holiday combines sightseeing in the capital, Kathmandu, a 15 day trek to the start under medical supervision, ascents of Gokyo Ri (5483m) and Kala Pattar (5623m) for the best views of Everest and one of the mostgrueling races in the world.
Although the course is basically down hill, there are two steep uphill sections. There may be snow and ice on the upper part and there is considerable exposure along much of the route. For this reason the race is only suitable for runners with recent experience of cross country, fell or mountain running and endurance events. Experience of rough terrain is essential and road marathon experience is not sufficient on its own.
The race is a non-profit-making ventureorganized by BufoVenturesLtd with all profits put into the EverestMarathonFund, a UK registered charity (number 1005422). So far this has raised over £631,000 ($834,000US) to support health and educational projects in rural Nepal. Most of the money has been raised by the runners themselves and many divide the amount raised, with 50% to the Everest Marathon Fund and 50% to a charity in their home country. In this way the race has also raised large sums of money for a wide range of good causes around the world. Eachrunner can set up his own web site page on the Virgin Money Giving web site invitingdonations to madeon line directly to the Everest Marathon Fund.
Course Record
The course record was set in 2013. Ram Kumar Raj Bhandari of Nepal posted a time of 3:40:43 in 2013. The best female timewas posted in 2009 by New Zealander Anna Frost. Her time was 4:35:04. She is the only women who has run better than five hours.
Ray Brown of New Zealand in 1993 ran 4:28:38 which is the best veteran's time.
…The Race
It has been said that that the hardest part of the Everest Marathon is getting to the start. This year was particularly successful in that all 49 runners reached the start acclimatized and in good health. The weather was good and not too cold at the start making ideal running conditions.
As expected the Nepalese runners excelled in their natural environment, but the course record remained just out of reach by some two minutes. There was much interest in the women’s placings as local favorite, Mera Rai, was the focus of a BBC film crew who are making a documentary to be broadcast in the Spring of 2017.
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Everest Marathon, Race Date: 2022-05-29, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 3:51:09 | Tirtha Bahadur Tamang Army | Nepali | |
| 2nd Male | 3:51:59 | Raj Kumar Rajbhandari | Nepali | |
| 3rd Male | 3:53:10 | Sumun Kulung | Nepali | |
| 4th Male | 4:26:13 | Sancha Tamang | Nepali | |
| Female | 5:19:15 | Purnimaya Rai | Nepali | |
| 2nd Female | 5:32:01 | Amal Dhani Rai | Nepali | |
| 3rd Female | 5:44:19 | Sebika Rai | Nepali | |
| 4th Female | 6:13:22 | Nirkala Kulung | Nepali |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
What kind of running experience is required?
Off-road running experience is essential because of the nature of the Everest Marathon course. Road running experience is not sufficient (except for training purposes). As applicants come from all over the world, it is difficult to recommend particular races.
- UK: OMM, Saunders, West Highland
- New Zealand: Kepler
- USA: Pikes Peak
- Europe: Swiss Alpine Marathon Davos, Marathon du Mont Blanc
- Africa: Marathon des Sables, Kalahari Augrabies, La Grand Raid de la Réunion
- Asia: Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset, Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon.
Endurance events such as ironman triathlons + some off-road experience.
Do you have age limits?
Yes. On race day you must be at least 21 and under 66.
Entry Fee:
With London/Kathmandu/London flights: £3250
and
If arranging your own flights to Nepal: £2450.
Extra hotel accommodation can be arranged in Kathmandu to suit your flights.
Go to official website for additional details.
Hospital Hill Run
Saturday May 31st, 2025
Kansas City, Missouri
Distance: Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
Hospital Hill Run has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities. Special Olympics of Metro KC was the first official charity partner in 1996. A partnership program, allowing multiple charities to use the race as their own fund raiser, started in 2008. Over the years, more and more charities have used the event to raise awareness and money.
Volunteers have always been the backbone of the Hospital Hill Run. Each year, more and more individuals and groups come out over the course of 4 days to unwrap medals, pack post-race food packets, sort, stack, and pass out t-shirts, distribute bibs, set up and staff aid stations, cheer and steer participants on course, award medals, give wet towels, food, and hydration at the finish line, and then help clean it all up..
The race has grown from the beginning 99 runners to more than 5,000 entries.
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Hospital Hill Run, Race Date: 2024-06-01, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:12:47 | Peter Callan | 26 | KS |
| 2nd Male | 1:15:36 | Sam Rosenberg | 19 | MO |
| 3rd Male | 1:15:36 | Samuel Wilhelm | 21 | MO |
| 4th Male | 1:18:37 | Alex Luce | 17 | KS |
| Female | 1:26:13 | Lynn Alexander | 43 | KS |
| 2nd Female | 1:27:47 | Amy Marxkors | 40 | MO |
| 3rd Female | 1:33:00 | Amy Regan | 29 | MO |
| 4th Female | 1:33:17 | Amy Guthrey | 39 | MO |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:22:41 | Ben Olson | 40 | MO |
| M 50-59 | 1:36:33 | Elliot Brand | 51 | KS |
| M 60-69 | 1:33:39 | MICHAEL FRONSOE | 66 | KS |
| M 70+ | 2:01:04 | cary sherf | 71 | TX |
| F 40-49 | 1:26:13 | Lynn Alexander | 43 | KS |
| F 50-59 | 1:37:48 | Molly Roudebush | 54 | KS |
| F 60-69 | 1:54:32 | Carol Wright | 64 | MO |
| F 70+ | 2:07:05 | Pam Perica | 70 | KS |
The half marathon distance was added to the Hospital Hill Run in 1976 to complement the 6.8 mile event. The half marathon course shows athletes some of the highlights of Kansas City including the Power & Light District, the Sprint Center, The Kansas City Star building, Hospital Hill, UMKC Campus, Brookside Neighborhood, The Plaza, Broadway Business District, theThe National World War I Museum and Memorial and finally back to the beginning at Crown Center.
Fargo Marathon
Saturday May 31st, 2025
Fargo, North Dakota
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · Marathon Relay · 10K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
The Fargo Marathon is a week full of events, The Fargo Marathon is bound to have something for everyone. From the Cyclothon, Furgo Dog Run, Largest Kid's Race, 5K Walk/Run, 10K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon and Relays, there is a distance for all! Start and Finish inside the Fargo Dome -
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Prize Money: $8730
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Fargo Marathon, Race Date: 2024-06-01, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:25:32 | Digger Lauter | OAKLAND, CA | |
| 2nd Male | 2:28:39 | Ruairi Moynihan | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | |
| 3rd Male | 2:29:15 | Leo Smith | WEST FARGO, ND | |
| 4th Male | 2:32:31 | Tristan da Silva | Winnipeg, MB | |
| Female | 2:57:18 | Amy Will | WARREN, MN | |
| 2nd Female | 2:57:40 | Ericka Mason | FORT WORTH, TX | |
| 3rd Female | 2:58:01 | Anna Wiseman | KANSAS CITY, MO | |
| 4th Female | 3:00:07 | Briee Mercier | WASECA, MN |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:48:29 | Greg Penner | Steinbach, MB | |
| M 50-59 | 2:57:07 | Jonathan Green | GRAND FORKS, ND | |
| M 60-69 | 3:17:43 | avi moss | HOUSTON, TX | |
| M 70+ | 4:31:13 | ROY CHRISTINI | STATE COLLEGE, P | |
| F 40-49 | 3:07:29 | April Mbida | MILWAUKEE, WI | |
| F 50-59 | 3:30:00 | mingdi zhao | Winnipeg, MB | |
| F 60-69 | 3:42:38 | Tracy Meyerson | WILMINGTON, NC | |
| F 70+ | 5:05:03 | Maria Walberg | FLOWER MOUND |
As always, the Fargo Marathon is a USATF Certified Course – and is a Boston Qualifier!
Freihofer's Run For Women
Saturday May 31st, 2025
Albany, NY
Distance: 5K
Offical Race Web Site
Freihofer's, a leading baker of wholesome products, is committed to fostering the growth and recognition of women in sports and inspiring all generations of women to experience the benefits of exercise and good nutrition. That's why we're proud to sponsor the annual Freihofer's Run for Women 5K -- one of the world's largest and most prestigious all-female road races.
TheRace will take place at our new and improved venue in the shadow of the NY State Capitol and City Hall in the heart of downtown Albany. The new venue features improved access, better parking, a more spacious start and a gradual downhill finish surrounded by beautiful urban parks making it one of the most picturesque anywhere.
Thousands of women of all ages and abilities will compete alongside many of the country’s greatest long distance runners. In addition to the Women's 5k, the weekend events include a Health & Fitness Expo and a Kids Run series including the Freihofer’s Junior 3k.
The 41st edition will take place in the shadow of the NY State Capitol and City Hall in the heart of downtown Albany. The new venue features improved access, better parking, a more spacious start and a gradual downhill finish surrounded by beautiful urban parks making it one of the most picturesque anywhere
2019 will be the 106th anniversary of the Freihofer’s Baking Company, founded in 1913 by the Freihofer brothers in Troy, NY. The Freihofer’s Baking Company has been dedicated to delivering baked goods with the freshest and purest ingredients to their customers.
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Freihofer's Run For Women, Race Date: 2024-06-01, Distance: 5k
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Female | 15:41 | Keira DAmato | VA | |
| 2nd Female | 15:45 | Amy Davis-Green | MI | |
| 3rd Female | 15:51 | Jessie Cardin | MI | |
| 4th Female | 15:57 | Anne-Marie Blaney | MI |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
The course for the 5Kstarts near Albany City Hall, heads up Washington Ave, winds through Washington Park, and then returns back on Washington to finish near the start.
ADIDAS Stockholm Marathon
Saturday May 31st, 2025
Stockholm, Sweden
Distance: Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
ASICS Stockholm Marathon is an exciting race in a beautiful city with runners from all over the world. This is one of the major sporting events in Sweden with hundreds of thousands of spectators along the route cheering the participants.
The race takes you through Stockholm, one of the world’s most beautiful capitals. Built on 14 islands around one of Europe’s largest and best-preserved medieval city centres, the Swedish capital is superbly positioned, with stunning and extremely varied scenery in every direction.
At the finish, in the classical 1912 Olympic Stadium, enthusiastic fans greet the runners.The Olympic Stadium has been the site of numerous memorable athletic performances, with no less than 83 officially recognised world records in track and field. There is no other arena anywhere in the world that comes close to that number.The race will finish in the world famous stadium built for the 1912 Olympic Games.
The 1912 Olympic Stadium is truly a classic venue for athletics.The Marathon Expo, the Pasta Party and the Post Race Celebration are traditional parts of the event, bringing all the runners together in a joyful atmosphere. With almost 7,500 international runners from more than 90 countries the ASICS Stockholm Marathon is also a multicultural festival.
We welcome you to the most popular event in one of the world’s most beautiful capitals!
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ADIDAS Stockholm Marathon, Race Date: 2024-06-01, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:14:17 | Kibii, Fredrick | KEN | |
| 2nd Male | 2:14:30 | Ngeno, Robert | KEN | |
| 3rd Male | 2:15:41 | Kipkorir, Benard | KEN | |
| 4th Male | 2:15:53 | Kipyeko, Kennedy | KEN | |
| Female | 2:31:46 | Kibor, Marion | KEN | |
| 2nd Female | 2:32:54 | Melaku, Sifan | ETH | |
| 3rd Female | 2:34:01 | Jeruto, Ivyne | KEN | |
| 4th Female | 2:37:28 | Wikström, Carolina | SWE |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
It is basically a two-lap course through the central parts of Stockholm. The surroundings vary from the woods of the Royal park "Djurgården" to the streets of a big city. The course passes buildings such as the Royal Palace, the City Hall, the Royal Opera and the Houses of Parliament. The course is one of the most scenic in the world.
Much of the race is run along beautiful waterways. When passing the "Västerbron" bridge, the runners will enjoy a fantastic view over a city with buildings ranging in age from the medieval times to the present day. The difference in altitude between the highest and the lowest point of the course is 29 meters.
Start just outside the Olympic Stadium and finish inside the beautiful arena. The first lap is 16.6 kilometers, the second lap 25.6 kilometers.
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One of the older half marathons, this is a tough hilly course through Kansas, well run, well supported, offering a great sense of accomplishment for all finishers.