EVEREST 4 ETERNITY
Some may choose to put in the fastest time, and by all means go for it, but those who get in and get it done will be heralded all the same!
The Route
THE LAP DETAILS:​
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Total elevation gain of exactly 250m (makes for easy counting as you go…..)
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Linear return distance of 2.61km (Total Everest climb = ​94km​​)
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50% dirt
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75% stairs
The Rules
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To Qualify for a solo or team finish competitors must do the set route and complete the height of Everest either individually or tag team.
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When completing a lap competitors cannot leave course temporarily (Ie. a maccas run and then resume the lap)
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No vehicle use is permitted
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Hiking poles are permitted
- Climb will commence at 8am sharp on the 25th of July 2026
- Registration will be open from 7am
- Briefing at 7:45am
​- Each athlete will be responsible for their own support crew and nutrition (aid stations will be available at both the summit and base camp)
- The cost of entry is a $50 donation and a $30 purchase of a race shirt
- Expected finish time is anticipated to be around 24hrs (8am 26th July) with course open for 32hrs (4pm 26th July)
- There will be no medals or prize money, simply a bucket load of Kudos, some good memories, knowledge that you can handle the vert aspect of every mountain in the world and some really sore legs.
- All Solo finishers will have their names engraved in the Everest4Eternity Plaque on Castle Hill.
- The race will finish at the top after the 36th Summit