Stupa to Stupa Trail Marathon

Edition 7

Swayambhu, Nepal
17 Feb, 2024 (Sat)
Event size: 100 - 999 participants

Trail running

54 km

About the event

Come and run Nepal’s most fun ultra…
Race entry for February 18 2023 is open. For race information, click the buttons below.

This route is around 57 km but at a steady 5 km walking pace it can be completed in under 12 hours.

Races offered by this event

You have 20 weeks to prepare

Stupa to Stupa Trail Ultra

17 Feb, 2024 (Sat) - 06:00
Trail running
54 km
2100 m Elevation gain2200 m Elevation drop
Race size: 100 - 249 participants
Start 6am at Swayambu Stupa.
Then the toughest and only serious climb of the day to the Jamacho Stupa
Then there is the long downhill through the Nagarjun Jungle.
Follow the ridge from Mudkhu to Tinpiple.
Then climb Tarkeshwor Mandir saying hello to the Sadhu living there.
Continue here to pass the army camp and to Gurje Bhanjyang. There is a water tap here.
Continue on jeep road to Dandagaon
Continue to Nagi Gumba, first on a small foot trail, then jeep road.
From Nagi, all downhill on the ridge to Kopan Gumba.
The last 2km are going to be stinky running with traffic on small roads. Hold your breath.
Arrive at Bouddha Stupa. It is about to be packed so do your best and be careful of others. Complete three koras.
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail
Hilly
Point to point
Timed
Rural
Forest