6th Edition of Manjushree Trail Race Scheduled for First Week of Baishakh
The 6th edition of the Manjushree Trail Race is set to take place from Baishakh 4 to Baishakh 6, 2083 BS (April 17 to 19, 2026). The race will feature five categories: 100 miles, 80 kilometers, 50 kilometers, 20 kilometers, and 10 kilometers. Notably, the 100-miles, 80-kilometer, and 50-kilometer categories are officially recognized by the International Trail Running Association (ITRA).
At a press conference held in Kathmandu on Sunday, the organizers announced that the race will start from Patle Jungle Resort in Chandragiri and traverse various trail routes within the Kathmandu Valley before concluding at the same location. According to Narayan Acharya, President of the Manjushree Trail Race, the competition will maintain the same five categories as previous editions.
Race Director Adarsha Mishra stated that the 100 miles, 80 kilometers, and 50 kilometers events have earned ITRA accreditation. These events are also part of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) and Asia Trail Masters series. So far, 591 runners have registered, including 480 Nepalese and 111 international participants. The Manjushree Trail Race has significantly contributed to introducing many Nepalese ultra-runners on the international stage.
The competition aims to attract foreign runners to promote tourism and to support Nepali athletes in gaining international competitive experience. Although organizing the race requires approximately 4 million Nepalese rupees, Acharya noted that due to funding constraints, the expenses for this year’s event will be kept between 2 to 2.5 million rupees. The race is also interwoven with religious and historical narratives.
The primary goals of the race include promoting tourism through adventurous and environmentally friendly sports, showcasing Nepal’s natural beauty to the world, empowering local communities of runners, and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. “This is not just a competition; it is also a campaign for sustainability and awareness,” Acharya emphasized.