About This Event

Covering just over half the full distance, the Half Marathon gives a compact yet rich impression of what Pokhara has to offer. Starting from the same stadium, you quickly move into areas where the city meets nature: quieter roads, sweeping lake-sides, and views of the Annapurna and Machhapuchhre peaks across the horizon. The early part of the route tends to stay closer to the flat city and lakeside paths, helping runners find their rhythm, breathing in the fresh morning air with rising views of mountain silhouettes. Mid-route, you’ll meet gentle elevation changes—rolling inclines paired with descents that offer both challenge and reprieve. Community support is strong on these stretches: local people, schools, small temples, cultural markers cheering on runners. The half marathon’s finish at Camping Ground, Phewa Marga rewards runners with views of shimmering water, distant peaks, and a finish zone of energy and welcome. For many, this category balances toughness and beauty: enough distance to stretch limits, but still allowing moments to immerse in the surroundings.