About This Event

The 5 km category is where community, first-timers, youth runners, and veteran athletes converge. It starts with the same energy—Pokhara Stadium, gathered crowds, anticipation in the air. For many school participants or community runners, this is their first big race environment, so the route is kind: more accessible surfaces, fewer steep parts, and a distance that rewards participation as much as speed. Early sections remain within the city’s calmer roads, offering comfort and rhythm. As the run progresses, the route brings in scenic touches: lakeside stretches, glimpses of local culture, mountains in the backdrop, people lining the streets cheering. The finish at Camping Ground, Phewa Marga is especially meaningful for younger or newer runners, as they cross in an area imbued with natural beauty and local warmth. It’s a chance to feel part of something larger, to soak in applause and view, and to remember not just the distance but the collective spirit of running in Pokhara.