Extreme Ultra – 70KM

Highlights

World’s highest ultra-running event.
Starts at Everest Base Camp EBC, 5356m, at the Khumbu Icefall.
The trail passes through five high Himalayan passes.
One of the world’s toughest uphill routes.
Different route than the normal EBC (get to see different village settlements).
Two Nights at EBC where only expedition climbers are allowed to camp.
Athletes need to have extreme endurance.

The 70KM Ultra-Marathon (70th Everest Ascent Anniversary Celebration Trail) is for extreme adventure. Starting from Everest Marathon, tracks of the ultra-marathon start from Everest Base Camp and end at Namche Bazaar like the full marathon. However, the 70KM Ultra Marathon moves towards Bibre to Chhukung from Dingboche and to Nha La from Phortse and descends via Mongla towards Namche Bazaar, making it an ultimate adventure run.