Route 17 daagse Groepsrondreis Everest Marathon with Paul Goldstein & Valerie Parkinson
The Tenzing-Hillary Marathon takes place on 29th May each year to celebrate the anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest by the late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary in 1953. 2022 will be the 19th edition of this monumental event - the highest altitude marathon in the world. Led by Wanderlust Guide of the Year 2021, Valerie Parkinson, this special one-off departure is accessible to 'supporters' (non-runners) and marathon entrants alike - trekking together for all but three days, the supporters will trek to Everest Base Camp and then descend in time to cheer athletes over the finish line on race day, whilst the runners will spend two nights preparing at Base Camp before undertaking the full Everest Marathon. The race is a challenging 42km/26mile race, starting from below the ice seracs at Everest Base Camp and finishing in Namche Bazaar. Adding yet more excitement, Exodus' Paul Goldstein will be undertaking this endurance test in a giant tiger suit to raise money for the 'Worth More Alive' campaign in the fight to save the Bengal tiger from extinction. Paul, together with Exodus Travels, is raising money to work with and educate local communities about the plight of the tigers, and their value to tourism in India. We ask anyone booking onto this trip to support this cause.Please note:The Flight Inclusive and Land Only price for this trip excludes the GBP750 marathon entrance fee. Please request the marathon package at the time of booking if you intend to runThe Activity Level 5 (Challenging) is for the trek only. Please read the 'Is This Trip for You?' text under Essential Information or in the Trip Notes for details about eligibility for the marathon