10th Sindhupalchok
International Trail Race
A Decade of Trails, Tales, and Togetherness.
The 10th edition of the Sindhupalchok International Trail Race (SITR) will take place on September 20th, 2025. The 60 km runners will start from the village of Thulo Sirubari, where this beautiful race originated in 2015. The 28 km runners start from the Jalbire village, which is also checkpoint 3 of the 60 km race.
10 years of SITR
10 years ago, the first edition was organized in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake, with Sindhupalchowk being one of the hardest hit areas in the country. With the local community taking up the organization and resourcing of the checkpoints, the race has become a permanent feature on the local event calendars. Each year, the race organizers and local communities will ensure that the race crosses have selected a cause to fundraise for; this includes temporary learning centers and materials, restoring access to water, and the establishment of a food bank. With floodings and landslides continuing to cause children to not go to school, the 10th edition is fundraising to supply the children in the schools along the racecourse with Edubags that allow them to continue their learning when having to stay home. You will receive more information through our social media and race briefs on how you can support us to reach our goal.
September 19th
| 11:30 am | The bus leaves for Jalbire (28 KM)/Thulo Sirubari (60 KM) from Surakhutte/Sanepa (you will receive the exact location in an SMS on Friday morning on the number you have registered with) |
| 5:00 pm | Reach Jalbire, followed by bib handout and dinner |
| 7:00 pm | Reach Thulo Sirubari, followed by bib handout and dinner |
September 20th
| 5.00 am | 60 KM breakfast in Thulo Sirubari |
| 5:30 am | 60 KM Start from Thulo Sirubari |
| 6:30 am | 28 KM breakfast in Jalbire |
| 7:30 am | 28 KM start from Jalbire |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch at The Last Resort (1:00-3:00 pm) |
| 3:00 pm | Award ceremony 28 km/ 60 km |
| 5:00 pm | Shuttle bus departs from The Last Resort to Kathmandu |
September 21st
| 7:00 am | Breakfast for participants staying overnight at The Last Resort |
| 11:00 am | The shuttle bus departs from to Kathmandu for participants staying overnight at The Last Resort |
Checkpoints:
The following checkpoints/supply points have been put in place along the route:
| Distance (km) | Location | Available Items |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Doduwa | Water |
| 12 | Kotdada | Banana, Biscuits, Water |
| 19 | Irkhu | Fruit, Water, Biscuits |
| 33 | Jalbire | Soup, Fruit, Water |
| 38 | Yanglakot | Soup, Water, Fruits |
| 44 | Deurali | Water |
| 48 | Ghumthang | Soup, Polenta, Fruits, Water |
Cutoff Points
The only cutoff point is Checkpoint four (Jalbire) on the 33 km, where runners will need to arrive at the latest by 11:30 am (6 hours from the start). If runners do not make the cutoff time, we will consult with them and, based on this, decide whether they should continue. The early start will avoid runners and race crew being out on the trail after dark to the extent possible. Reflectors will be attached to the ribbons after the last checkpoint so that it will be easy for the last runners to find their way to the finish line.
Please make sure to see the GPX and PNG files of the route attached. We make an effort to ensure the route is well-marked. In addition, we advise you to download maps.me or wikiloc and upload the file into the map so you can at all times check where you are. Be aware that the internet at the starting point might not be good, so you would ideally download the app before getting on the bus.
Registration Fees
| Category | Options | Fee (NPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Race Registration (mandatory) | 28 KM Trail Run | 500 |
| 60 KM Ultra Trail Run | 800 | |
| T-Shirt (Optional) | XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL | 500 |
| Save the planet. I don’t need a t-shirt | 0 | |
| Transportation (optional) | One-way (Kathmandu to Start Point) | 500 |
| Round-trip (Kathmandu ↔ Sindhupalchok) | 1000 | |
| Self-arranged | 0 | |
| Accommodation (optional) | Tent at Start Point | 1200 |
| Accommodation at Finish Line (The Last Resort) | Book/pay directly with the resort. | |
| I will manage on my own | 0 |
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