Package for 2026

  • Single Supp: US $210
  • Price: US $999
  • Days: 4 Days
  • Difficulty Level: Moderate

Highlights

FACTS AND FIGURES:

Starting Point                      : Mayadevi Temple, Lumbini – The sacred birthplace of Buddha.

Finishing Point                    : Kapilvastu, Tilaurakot Palace – The historic royal residence of King Suddhodhana.

Route                                      : 42km / 21km / 7km 

Reach Lumbini By               : 01st March 2026

Registration Deadline        : 14th Feb 2026

Package Cost                       : US $999 (Foreigner / Expats) 

Visa Upon Arrival                : Included in the package for the Foreigners

Introduction

key locations along the route:

  • Dohani Kot – An important Palace city of the Sakyas, historically linked to the royal lineage of Lord Buddha and a trade route.
  • Niglihawa & Aurorakot – The birthplace of the Natal Town of Kanakmuni Buddha.
  • Twin Stupas of King Suddhodhana and Mayadevi – Important Buddhist heritage sites.
  • Kapilvastu, Tilaurakot Palace – The royal palace where Siddhartha Gautama spent his early life.

Respect:

  • Wear clothing that expresses respect for the sacred nature of the site.
  • Circumambulate the stupas and other sacred objects in a clockwise direction.
  • Preserve the peace and tranquility. Do not climb onto statues or other sacred objects.

Race Package Details Hotel Level:

  • Standard Tourist – Class Hotel on a twin-sharing basis. If you prefer a single room instead of a twin-sharing accommodation, a single supplement fee will apply. This additional cost will need to be paid separately.
  • Meals Included – As this race is held in Honor of Buddhism, all meals provided will be vegetarian. An À la carte menu will be available, allowing participants to select their preferred dishes and pay directly for their choices.

Itinerary Descriptions

Day 1:

Depart your country and arrive in Nepal Kathmandu Airport. Connect flight to Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa / LUMBINI, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for a quick change and freshen up, leave for Maya Devi Temple at the sacred garden to view peaceful SUNSET right from the site where Lord Buddha was born. Return to your hotel for rest.

Day 2:

After Morning Breakfast Sightseeing Tour of Ancient Kapilvastu Tilaurakot Sakya's Palace, Twin Stupa of King Suddhodhan and Maya Devi, Niglihawa / Aurorakot, the Natal Town of Kanakmuni Buddha. Visit Gotihawa, the Natal Town of Krakuchanda Buddha with a tour of Kudan, Nigrodharam, where Sakya Prince returned Home as an Enlightened Buddha and ordained his Son, Rahul to Buddhism. Return to Hotel for Lunch. After Lunch, meet at the Hall for Marathon Briefings.

Day 3:

MARATHON DAY - Marathon Kick-Starts at 7:00 am from the Sacred Garden of Buddha Birthplace by the Mother Maya Devi Temple, running through the route of Paderia, Pakadi Barrohiya, Dohani, Aurorakot, Niglihawa, Tilaurigaon, and ending at the historical Sakya palace complex of Tilaurakot, covering a total distance of approximately 42.195 kilometers. Return to Hotel for Rest and meeting Friends back at Lumbini. (Lunch will be either in Kaplivastu or Lumbini) Evening marathon celebration Dinner at the Hotel. 

Day 4:

Morning after breakfast, depart for Gautam Buddha International Airport to connect flight for Kathmandu or connect flight from Lumbini Airport itself for onward International Journey.