2019 Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon

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2019 Trip Dates: May 15 to June 3. Starting at Mount Everest Base Camp (17,500 feet) the Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon is the WORLD’S HIGHEST MARATHON and one of the most adventurous trail runs in the world. The upcoming race on May 29, 2019 will be the 17th edition of this annual race held since 2003. This marathon is an international …

What is the hiking distance between Lukla and Everest Base Camp?

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The trek from Lukla (9,200 feet) to Mount Everest Base Camp (17,500 feet) is approximately 38.5 miles (62 kilometers) one-way. To allow for extra acclimatization, sightseeing and day hiking, One World Trekking’s time-tested Everest Base Camp Lodge Trek itinerary allows for 8 days to hike up to Base Camp and this includes an acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar (11,200 feet) …

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TREK TO EVEREST BASE CAMP?

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While it is possible to hike to Everest Base Camp year around, the best months to trek to Everest Base Camp are late March through the first week of June and late September through mid-November. Almost 85% of our Everest Base Camp groups will travel within these time frames. 10% will trek to Everest Base Camp between Thanksgiving and New …