Second Langtang Trail Run Scheduled for June 6

The second Langtang Trail Run will be held on June 6 to promote tourism in the Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts. The race will start from Kyangjin Gompa in Rasuwa and cover a distance of 32 kilometers, ending at Syaphrubesi. Winners in both men’s and women’s categories will receive a prize of 100,000 Nepalese Rupees. Participants must register online to take part.

The Rasuwa-Nuwakot Tourism Society announced details of the event at a press conference on Thursday. Aiming to promote adventure tourism internationally, the route begins at Kyangjin Gompa in Gosainkunda rural municipality, Rasuwa, and proceeds approximately 32 kilometers to Syaphrubesi. The course includes landmarks such as Syangjin Gompa, Langtang village, Ghodatabela, and Lama Hotel.

The event is organized with major financial support from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Bagmati Province, in collaboration with the Provincial Sports Development Council, Nepal Tourism Board, and local authorities. Separate competitions will be held for men and women. Winners in both categories will be awarded a prize of 100,000 Nepalese Rupees. Runners-up from second through fifth place will also receive medals, certificates, and cash prizes of 75,000, 50,000, 25,000, and 15,000 Nepalese Rupees, respectively.

Participants must register online to compete. Registration fees for Nepalese athletes starting from Kyangjin are set at 1,500 Nepalese Rupees, and 5,000 Nepalese Rupees for those starting from Kathmandu. Foreign athletes will be charged 35 USD from Kyangjin and 100 USD from Kathmandu. Participants from SAARC countries will pay 2,500 and 7,500 Nepalese Rupees respectively. The winners of last year’s inaugural event were Milan Kulung Rai in the men’s category and Sunsari Rokaya in the women’s category. Organizers expect the competition to help establish the Langtang region not only as a trekking destination but also for trail running and adventure sports. It is also anticipated to create positive effects on local tourism, employment, and the economy.

Event schedule:
June 2: Travel from Kathmandu to Syaphrubesi, followed by a hike to Bamboo
June 3: Trek from Bamboo to Langtang
June 4: Trek from Langtang to Kyangjin Gompa
June 5: Preparation and rest at Kyangjin
June 6: Main race (Kyangjin Gompa to Syaphrubesi, 32 km)
June 7: Return to Kathmandu