Kantipur Half Marathon draws record 4,000 runners

Summary

The 14th Kantipur Half Marathon will feature a record 4,000 runners competing in multiple race categories across Kathmandu, with prizes and sponsorships from local and national partners.

Key Points
  • A record 4,000 runners are participating in the 14th Kantipur Half Marathon held under the slogan ‘Run for Nepal.’
  • The event includes four categories: half-marathon, 5km corporate and influencer run, 7km Xtreme college run, and 3km wheelchair race.
  • Prize money is awarded to winners in different categories, with additional incentives such as a trip to the IPL final for the Xtreme college run winner.
  • Major sponsors and partners include Global IME Bank, Xtreme Energy Drinks, Nepal Athletics Association, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Frontline Hospital.
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