Bhutan International Marathon 2025 (half & full marathon events)

If you are a runner, fitness enthusiast and a traveller - this trip is for you! We offer running enthusiasts to participate in the Bhutan International Marathon 2025 event.  The event is organized by the Bhutan Olympic committee in March each year. Over the past six years, the race have blossomed into a popular event for participants from all over the world. Many runners come to experience the splendors of Bhutan and while at it enjoy the thrill of running a half marathon or a full marathon. We take pride in also mentioning that our team comprising of office staff, guides and drivers also participate and complete the course every year. 

As a country blessed with topographical diversities, the route traverses through wide open valleys, scenic mountainsides, idyllic countryside, rice fields, monasteries, wayside markets and pristine forests before arriving at the finish line.

We facilitate all aspects of your stay in Bhutan from your visa, air tickets, marathon registrations, hotels, guides, transport and also cultural sightseeing in Bhutan to allow you to maintain focus on your race preparations and more so enable you to take back plenty of good memories along with your well earned medal.

The following tour has been designed to provide an unforgettable experience and tailored to ensure you experience the essence of Bhutan. The vibrant culture of Bhutan, the imposing himalayan peaks, friendly people and one of the most scenic marathons in the world are enough reasons for you to run in the Kingdom of Bhutan. All our trips are independent private journeys and directly operated by Bhutan Scenic Tours. 

Day 1 / 26 February 2025 / Arrive in Paro, country orientation followed by a cultural sightseeing of the Paro fortress/monastery, national museum and a stroll in the market.

Day 2 / 27 February 2025 /  Acclimatization hike to the Tigers Nest Monastery Or you may also choose to ride a horse on the ascent to rest the legs ahead of the marathon. Later in the afternoon we drive one hour to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan.

Day 3 / 28 February 2025 / We enjoy a morning drive via the panoramic Dochula pass and then descend into the sub-tropical Punakha valley before noon. In Punakha, we will visit the imposing Punakha Dzong (the castle of happiness) and explore both the full and half marathon routes. The drive will give you a sense of the place and prep you well for the challenge tomorrow. Later in the afternoon, we will attend the mandatory pre-race briefing and collect our race packet.

Day 4 / 1 March 2025 / Today is the Bhutan International Marathon day. The program for the full marathon flags off at 6 AM as you make your way to the starting point on the foothills of Gasa. The half marathon begins from north Punakha.  Both the events finish at the wonderful Kaja Throm Market. In the afternoon, we attend the awards presentation ceremony and the celebratory event hosted by the Bhutan Olympic Committee.

Day 5 / 2 March 2025 /  We drive from Punakha to Thimphu. While in Thimphu, we will be visiting most of the major areas of interest.

Day 6 / 3 March 2025 /  After sightseeing in Thimphu, we drive one hour to Paro. In the afternoon, there will also be plenty of options to enjoy some sights in the valley.

Day 7 / 4 March 2025 / Transfer to the Paro Int’l airport for your onward travels.

The program can also be abridged or extended or adjusted or modified to suit your schedule and requirement. Please contact us for more details should you like to participate in the event and create memories of running in the Himalayas. 

Bhutan International Marathon [ Half Marathon elevation profile ]