The 13th edition of the Kantipur Half Marathon is set to take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, starting and finishing at the Central Business Park in Thapathali, Kathmandu. This year’s event carries the theme “Let’s Run for a Greener Tomorrow,” emphasizing environmental sustainability and community engagement.
Race Categories
The marathon features four distinct race categories:
- Half Marathon (21.1 km): Open to men and women aged 18 and above.
- College Run (7 km): Designed for college students.
- Corporate & Celebrity Run (5 km): Tailored for professionals and public figures.
- Wheelchair Race (3 km): Dedicated to differently-abled participants.
All races commence and conclude at the Central Business Park.
Kantipur Half Marathon Prize Details
The prize structure for the Half Marathon is as follows:
- 1st Place: NPR 150,000
- 2nd Place: NPR 75,000
- 3rd Place: NPR 50,000
- 4th Place: NPR 30,000
- 5th Place: NPR 20,000
- 6th Place: NPR 10,000
For the Wheelchair Race:
- 1st Place: NPR 35,000
- 2nd Place: NPR 25,000
- 3rd Place: NPR 15,000
Top finishers in the College and Corporate & Celebrity Runs will receive various prizes and gift hampers.
Race Route
Participants will traverse a route that includes:
Thapathali → Maitighar Mandala → New Baneshwor → Tinkune → Koteshwor → Jadibuti → Lokanthali → Gaththaghar → Thimi → Sallaghari → Katunje, and then return via the same path to the starting point at Central Business Park.
Registration Details
- Registration Deadline: May 20, 2025 (Jestha 6, 2082)
- Registration Venue: Central Business Park, Thapathali, Kathmandu
- Online Registration: Available at kantipurevents.com
Participants are advised to report by 6:00 AM on race day.
Notable Participants
Renowned athletes such as Santoshi Shrestha, Pushpa Bhandari, Purnalakshmi Neupane, Rajan Rokaya, Khagda Bahadur Thapa, and Gopi Chandra Parki are expected to compete, adding prestige to the event.
Event Partners
The marathon is organized with the support of various partners:
- Title Sponsor: Global IME Bank
- Celebration Partner: KFC & Pizza Hut
- Technical Partner: Nepal Athletics Association
- Pain Relief Partner: Jandu
- Food Partner: Nepal Khadh
- Climate Justice Partner: Save the Children
- Airlines Partner: Shree Airlines
- Sportswear Partner: Kelme