FAQ : Frequently Asked Questions
Real - 3rd Kathmandu Marathon 2009
Distance: 42.195 Km
Date: Saturday, 12th September 2009
Events
- Marathon Men/Woman
- Half Marathon Men/Women
- 5K Men/Women
- 5K School Boys/Girls
- 3K Wheel Chair
Race Start Times
Marathon begins at 06 a.m. and other races will follow.
All Race Starting Point
Tripureshwor Road
Meeting Point and reporting Desk
Dashrath Stadium, Parapit, Inside the National Stadium, Tripureshwor
Race Reporting Time
05.00 a.m. at National Stadium Marathon desk
Number of years the race has been helds
This is the third year of the Kathmandu Marathon.
Entry deadlines and/or process
All registration closes on 31st August 2009.
Bib No. and Official Race T-Shirts pickup dates/Locations
All participants must pick up their Bib No. and T-shirt (One T-Shirt per Registrant) from 1-5 September at the Kathmandu Marathon Office at Rupak Smiriti Pratisthan, Sports Complex, Satdobato, Lalitpur, Nepal. Please show your payment voucher.
Race web site address
www.nepalmarathon.com and www.kathmandumarathon.com
Online application available?
Yes only for the International Participants.
Wheelchair/walkers permitted?
Yes, there is an extra race of 3km for the wheelchair. Walkers can join the 5K race.
Time limits to complete Marathon
Time Limits to complete marathon is 5 hours. After that, streets will re-open. Organizers cannot take the guarantee of the traffic after that, but if any runner wishes to run in their own risk, we will recognize the finishers coming in after 1 hour of time limit.
Parking for the Race Day
Parking available at United World Trade Center, Tripureshwor and inside the National Stadium on Race Day.
Finisher's recognition
- Finishers of the Marathon and Half Marathon will receive: finisher's certificate and finishers Medal.
- Finishers of 5K Open, 5K School, and 3K wheel Chair will receive finisher's certificate.
Average temperatures for Race Day
At 6 a.m. the average temperature is 15-25 degrees (Centigrade).
Course description
- Type of race day transportation offered?
No. - Aid Stations
24 fully supported water and sponging stations located at each mile beginning at 3 Km, as well as at the start line and post-finish area - Recommended viewing locations?
Entertainment centers along the course and on television. - Expected number of spectators
500,000 along the course. - Medical Support
There will be Medical Support at the Start/Finish. Medical Tents and Massage tent is at the stadium.
Awards Ceremony
Awards Ceremony will be immediately after the race at 12.30 Pm Saturday, 12th September at the running track of the National Stadium, Tripureshore.
If a participant is unable to pick up their, goodie bag at the Marathon Office, Rupak Smiriti Pratisthan, Sports Complex, Satdobato, Lalitpur, Nepal. can someone else pick it up for them?
Yes, they will need to bring the confirmation card of the participant along with a copy of the participant's photo ID and a note signed by the individual authorizing the pickup.
How do you volunteer at the Marathon?
Call us at our office number (9721323114) or visit our office.
Can I run the Marathon course without registering?
No, All runners without Kathmandu Marathon bibs will be directed off the course immediately.
Walkers and Slower Participants
The Kathmandu Marathon welcomes walkers and back of the pack runners. A significant number of water stations will remain open later & vans will patrol the route providing support to these participants. We also suggest that walkers and slower participants consider using a fanny pack that accommodates a water bottle. If you plan on participating at a 15 minute pace per mile or slower, please be aware that our permit dictates that the streets that comprise the Marathon route are re-opened to vehicular traffic. Street cleaning trucks precede the streets re-opening and you will be required to move to the curb lane and/or sidewalk at that time.
Is there any Registration Fee discounts?
We offer all runners of PNO - People of Nepali origin to register in the rate of South Asian registration fee. Besides we offer all Nationals married to Nepali (male or Female) also to enjoy this privilege of registering in this rate only. Wheel Chair is free.
School & Group Registration Fee Discount
Schools and Colleges have the discounted rate of registration fee of Rs 200 only. There will be no other extra discounts for groups for school and Colleges.