#25 Lubhu

Overview

Event Date

December 9, 2023

Venue

Bishnudole Farm House
Located at Mahalaxmi Municipality, Lalitpur
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Distances

12K, 6K and 3K

Observations, updates and note to self

Deadline shifted to Friday 5:00pm

Schedule

Please pay close attention to timings marked in red. While we'll do our best to stick to the schedule below, we reserve rights to delay the schedule without prior notice.

Important Notes:

Please do not pull your vehicle into the race venue or on the starting/finishing stretch. Park at the designated spot and walk over.
We reserve the rights to delay the start without prior notice.
The website has detailed directions to the venue. Please refer to it on the day of. We will be in the middle of the bib distribution and can barely give time to repeat directions on the phone. Also, our phones and attention need to be available for emergency calls.
Once you reach the venue on time, please go to your respective bib table by distance. If you haven't paid, your bib will be at the Admin table (late fees applicable). There will be a place to drop your bags. No valuables please.
There will be a mandatory gear and guardian check for kids 12 y/o and under, who will require the following: i) proper outdoor shoes, ii) sun cap/hat, iii) a signed up & paid guardian, and iv) at least 1ltr water for the kid (There will be a waterpoint around midway, but we will still require smaller kids or their guardians to carry extra water). Shades are recommended.
The bib numbers go on your chest. Make sure your number is visible when you finish.
Marked Did Not Start (DNS) on the timing system if you miss the start of your distance. Result omitted. No refunds for late or no shows. For safety and liability reasons (ribbons will be demarked by a crew trailing each distance), latecomers will not be given bibs and not formally allowed to race. However, should you miss your start and wish to join another distance, please go to the admin table. A fee of Rs. 500 is applicable to change distances. It is crucial we have you on the roster for your safety - to know that you're on the trail.
The Liability Waiver Liability Waiver form provided needs to be signed before you get a bib. Please read it through.
In order to ensure kids' safety, it is mandatory for a parent/guardian (also needs to be signed up and paid) to accompany kids below 13 years old, throughout the event. One guardian can accompany a maximum of two kids. Please sign up in advance to avoid late fees.
Pets are not allowed for safety of runners (tripping on leash, biting etc) and your pet (local dogs get territorial).

Please be on time. Can't stress enough.

8:00am	8:00am 12K and 6K show up and bib distribution Please do not pull into or park inside the venue. There will be a designated parking spot. Array
8:45am	8:45am 12K bibs distribution closed, briefing and flag off Perfect for intermediate/advanced runners and brisk hikers. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up and paid) guardians throughout. Not open to kids 12 y/o and below. Array
9:00am	9:00am 6K bibs distribution closed, briefing and flag off Great intro distance for adults and active kids. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up and paid) guardians throughout. Not open to kids 5 y/o and below. Array
9:05am	9:05am 3K show up, gear and guardian check, and bib distribution There will be a mandatory gear and guardian check for kids 12 y/o and under, who will require the following: i) proper outdoor shoes, ii) sun cap/hat, iii) a signed up & paid guardian, and iv) at least 1ltr water for the kid (There will be a waterpoint around midway, but we will still require smaller kids or their guardians to carry extra water). Shades are recommended. Please do not pull into or park inside the venue. There will be a designated parking spot. Array
9:30am	9:30am 3K bibs distribution closed, briefing and flag off Designed as intro level distance for small kids and their parents. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up) guardians throughout. All age categories may participate, but medals will be handed out only to kids categories (5 and below, 6 to 8, 9 to 12, and 13 to17). This is to prevent it from becoming a sprint distance for more seasoned runners (who are encouraged to join longer distances). Array
11:15am	11:15am Medal Ceremony Sequence: 12K, 6K and 3K Medals for age-category and overall winners. For 3K, only kids are eligible for winner medals. All kids below 12 get a Mini Me medal. Please note that we cannot hand out medals before the medal ceremony as we will be occupied to ensure all participants are accounted for, safe and approaching the finish (some 12K participants will still be on the trails during this time). If you cannot stay back for the medals, do get in touch with us by Sunday evening to collect your medals. (Any unclaimed medals are returned to the vendor on Monday morning.) Feel free to stick around and socialize with your friends! Array
12:00pm	12:00pm Cut off for 12K, 6K and 3K The sweeper will guide you back to the finish, taking the shortest approach. Marked Did Not Finish (DNF) on the timing system past this point. Result omitted. Array
12:30pm	12:30pm Race packs up Thanks for showing up! Until next time... Array

Please be on time. Can't stress enough.

8:00am	8:00am 12K and 6K show up and bib distribution Please do not pull into or park inside the venue. There will be a designated parking spot. Array
8:45am	8:45am 12K bibs distribution closed, briefing and flag off Perfect for intermediate/advanced runners and brisk hikers. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up and paid) guardians throughout. Not open to kids 12 y/o and below. Array
11:15am	11:15am Medal Ceremony Sequence: 12K, 6K and 3K Medals for age-category and overall winners. For 3K, only kids are eligible for winner medals. All kids below 12 get a Mini Me medal. Please note that we cannot hand out medals before the medal ceremony as we will be occupied to ensure all participants are accounted for, safe and approaching the finish (some 12K participants will still be on the trails during this time). If you cannot stay back for the medals, do get in touch with us by Sunday evening to collect your medals. (Any unclaimed medals are returned to the vendor on Monday morning.) Feel free to stick around and socialize with your friends! Array
12:00pm	12:00pm Cut off for 12K, 6K and 3K The sweeper will guide you back to the finish, taking the shortest approach. Marked Did Not Finish (DNF) on the timing system past this point. Result omitted. Array
12:30pm	12:30pm Race packs up Thanks for showing up! Until next time... Array

Please be on time. Can't stress enough.

8:00am	8:00am 12K and 6K show up and bib distribution Please do not pull into or park inside the venue. There will be a designated parking spot. Array
9:00am	9:00am 6K bibs distribution closed, briefing and flag off Great intro distance for adults and active kids. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up and paid) guardians throughout. Not open to kids 5 y/o and below. Array
11:15am	11:15am Medal Ceremony Sequence: 12K, 6K and 3K Medals for age-category and overall winners. For 3K, only kids are eligible for winner medals. All kids below 12 get a Mini Me medal. Please note that we cannot hand out medals before the medal ceremony as we will be occupied to ensure all participants are accounted for, safe and approaching the finish (some 12K participants will still be on the trails during this time). If you cannot stay back for the medals, do get in touch with us by Sunday evening to collect your medals. (Any unclaimed medals are returned to the vendor on Monday morning.) Feel free to stick around and socialize with your friends! Array
12:00pm	12:00pm Cut off for 12K, 6K and 3K The sweeper will guide you back to the finish, taking the shortest approach. Marked Did Not Finish (DNF) on the timing system past this point. Result omitted. Array
12:30pm	12:30pm Race packs up Thanks for showing up! Until next time... Array

Please be on time. Can't stress enough.

9:05am	9:05am 3K show up, gear and guardian check, and bib distribution There will be a mandatory gear and guardian check for kids 12 y/o and under, who will require the following: i) proper outdoor shoes, ii) sun cap/hat, iii) a signed up & paid guardian, and iv) at least 1ltr water for the kid (There will be a waterpoint around midway, but we will still require smaller kids or their guardians to carry extra water). Shades are recommended. Please do not pull into or park inside the venue. There will be a designated parking spot. Array
9:30am	9:30am 3K bibs distribution closed, briefing and flag off Designed as intro level distance for small kids and their parents. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up) guardians throughout. All age categories may participate, but medals will be handed out only to kids categories (5 and below, 6 to 8, 9 to 12, and 13 to17). This is to prevent it from becoming a sprint distance for more seasoned runners (who are encouraged to join longer distances). Array
11:15am	11:15am Medal Ceremony Sequence: 12K, 6K and 3K Medals for age-category and overall winners. For 3K, only kids are eligible for winner medals. All kids below 12 get a Mini Me medal. Please note that we cannot hand out medals before the medal ceremony as we will be occupied to ensure all participants are accounted for, safe and approaching the finish (some 12K participants will still be on the trails during this time). If you cannot stay back for the medals, do get in touch with us by Sunday evening to collect your medals. (Any unclaimed medals are returned to the vendor on Monday morning.) Feel free to stick around and socialize with your friends! Array
12:00pm	12:00pm Cut off for 12K, 6K and 3K The sweeper will guide you back to the finish, taking the shortest approach. Marked Did Not Finish (DNF) on the timing system past this point. Result omitted. Array
12:30pm	12:30pm Race packs up Thanks for showing up! Until next time... Array

Directions to Startline

The startline and finishline are the same. The race route is a circuit. Please don't park inside or in front of the venue.

Please don't have your driver/carpool drop you off inside the venue, the entry of which will be sealed/reserved. Please get off at the parking spot and walk to the venue.

Event Venue

Bishnudole Farm House

A farm house on the south east of Kathmandu

Located in Mahalaxmi Municipality, Lalitpur

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Open Directions on Google Map

Driving

City Exit	Gwarko Open on Google Map This is the pin for Ring Road exit if you are driving
Route	Gwarko - Imadol - Siddapur Chowk - Lubhu - Bisandol
Time / distance from exit	4.7Km / 30mins
Parking	By the river, 100m before startline

Where NOT to go

The event does not start from Lubhu town. Please do not go there.

Directions

1	Exit from Gwarko Ring Road towards Lubhu/Lamatar.

2	Keep on the main paved road crossing a bridge and a small stupa.

3	After a short climb there's a fork. Take right here.

4	Stick to the main road, and after you pass Sanagaon gate, Bhatbhateni and a burger restaurant, there's quite an unremarkable turn to the right. There's a half demolished structure at the turn. Leave the main road and take this turn.

5	Continue on, and don't take any small turns. The road gets bumpy for a bit till a downhill. You can see the hills and fields at this point.

6	Cross a bridge and Bishudol Farmhouse is at the first left after the bridge.

7	Parking will be elsewhere. There will be someone from our team to show you the parking.

Rolling Startlist

This is a rolling list and will be updated periodically until race day.

If you have not paid (pending):

Make sure you pay before the regular deadline. Late entry fees will be applicable (no exception), once the regular deadline is passed.
If you haven't paid and/or in full and on time, please go to the Admin table on race morning to sort out payments.

12K Male

BIB	NAME	CATEGORY	STATUS
191	Sahadev Byanjankar	40 to 49	Paid
757	Kritarth Bista	13 to 17	Pending
758	Manish Gautam	13 to 17	Pending
1567	Siddhartha Singh	18 to 39	Paid
1577	Suresh Giri	40 to 49	Pending
1599	Kushal Rajkarnikar	18 to 39	Paid
1647	Bipin Karki	40 to 49	Paid
1778	Aashren Manandhar	18 to 39	Paid
1949	Rubin Tamrakar	18 to 39	Paid
1959	Bishwa Bista	18 to 39	Paid
1969	Eric Cheng	40 to 49	Paid
1998	Ulav Pradhan	18 to 39	Paid
2098	Nishesh Maharjan	18 to 39	Paid
2109	Nabin Paudyal	18 to 39	Paid
2128	Raunak Agarwal	18 to 39	Paid
2130	Jebish Tuladhar	18 to 39	Pending
2131	Raja Mahatara Palpal	18 to 39	Pending
2135	Parmi Aryal	18 to 39	Paid
2136	Shashank Shrestha	18 to 39	Pending
2139	Agrim Jung Singh Basnet	13 to 17	Paid
2143	Binaya Thapa	13 to 17	Pending
2165	Sagun Pant	40 to 49	Paid
2166	Girwan Pandey	50 to 59	Paid

12K Female

BIB	NAME	CATEGORY	STATUS
1928	Samantha Bishop	18 to 39	Paid
2132	Nisha Maharjan	18 to 39	Paid
2133	Helen Hardy	18 to 39	Paid
2134	Louise Gange	18 to 39	Paid
2142	Sabina Rai	18 to 39	Pending
2148	Ariana Karki	13 to 17	Paid
2167	Rupa Pandey	50 to 59	Paid
2168	Bobby Rayamajhi	40 to 49	Paid

6K Male

BIB	NAME	CATEGORY	STATUS
1096	Rakesh Manandhar	50 to 59	Paid
1571	Saroj Bista	18 to 39	Paid
1584	Siddhanta Bista	6 to 8	Paid
1721	Saurav Maharjan	13 to 17	Paid
1897	Arohan Karki	9 to 12	Paid
2141	Bibhas Tandukar	18 to 39	Paid
2144	Sworup Acharya	18 to 39	Paid
2145	Emesh Acharya	18 to 39	Paid
2149	Prashant Karki	18 to 39	Pending
2162	Deepak Raj Joshi	40 to 49	Paid

6K Female

BIB	NAME	CATEGORY	STATUS
1591	Aariya Manandhar	6 to 8	Paid
2138	Rina Thapa	18 to 39	Paid
2147	Asmita Acharya	18 to 39	Pending

3K Male

BIB	NAME	CATEGORY	STATUS
1692	Suresh Thapa	18 to 39	Paid
1727	Prashant Shrestha	18 to 39	Paid
1775	Ruman Thapa	5 and below	Paid
1968	Toby Cheng	9 to 12	Paid
1995	Sanskar Ratna Bajracharya	6 to 8	Paid
2032	Samyak Ratna Bajracharya	40 to 49	Paid
2081	Srijan Shrestha	40 to 49	Paid
2119	Pranay Shrestha	5 and below	Paid
2137	Abhishek Nepal	18 to 39	Pending
2152	Arbinda Pradhan	40 to 49	Paid
2153	Aahaan Raj Shrestha	6 to 8	Paid
2154	Roshan Shrestha	18 to 39	Paid
2160	Divyash Hada	6 to 8	Paid
2161	Suyash Hada	40 to 49	Paid
2169	Satyam Gautam	9 to 12	Paid

3K Female

BIB	NAME	CATEGORY	STATUS
1307	Anupa Ijam	18 to 39	Paid
1967	Kaelyn Cheng	6 to 8	Paid
1970	Becky Cheng	40 to 49	Paid
2033	Mysha Kolachapati	6 to 8	Paid
2061	Deepika Naidu	18 to 39	Paid
2062	Vedika Dhakal	6 to 8	Paid
2080	Yeshaswee KC Shrestha	6 to 8	Paid
2140	Chetana Pokhrel	18 to 39	Pending
2146	Aruna KC	18 to 39	Paid
2150	Serica Shakya	6 to 8	Paid
2151	Aaravi Pradhan	6 to 8	Paid
2155	Suta Pradhan	18 to 39	Paid
2156	Sabina Manandhar Byanjankar	18 to 39	Pending
2157	Aarya Laxmi Byanjankar	6 to 8	Paid
2158	Aadhya Laxmi Byanjankar	9 to 12	Paid
2159	Suni Bajracharya	18 to 39	Paid
2163	Namrata Pande	40 to 49	Paid
2164	Evara Joshi	6 to 8	Paid
2170	Samrajya Sunuwar	9 to 12	Paid
2171	Shreeya Shakya	40 to 49	Paid
2172	Laxmi Thapa	50 to 59	Paid

Entry Fees and Payments Options

Please note that the deadlines are strict in order to maintain the quality of the event, which is our top-most priority. We do not accept payments once the deadline has passed. Walk-ins are subject to deterrent late fees. We do not make exemptions and exceptions to our deadline policies.

	12K	6K	3K
18 y/o and above	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 1,500
17 y/o and below	Rs. 1,500	Rs. 1,000	Rs. 1,000

Only walk-in registrations (on race morning) will be taken after regular deadline has passed.

Price Includes

Race participation and chest number
Water at start + finish + checkpoints
Bananas, biscuits and water at start + finish
Medals for winners
Little Trooper medals for kids 12 y/o or below
Service by our experienced technical, trail and creative teams
Medic with kit present at the venue
Taxes

We do not provide

Certificates
Prize in cash
Prize in kind
Finisher medal
Dalbhat
T-shirt
Boring speeches

Trail Info

GPS/KML tracks of each of the distances will be available for download on Friday (one day before the race). Carrying a charged smartphone (with credit for mobile data) has been made mandatory, so that you can view the routes on apps like Google Earth, Maps.me or similar in case you lose your way. There will be (intensified) trail markings along the route; the GPS loaded on your phone will be the go-to if you find yourself lost, which in adventure races can be anticipated.

Download trails to your phone

KML 12K 6K 3.1K

Tip: Use Google Earth for KML and Maps.me for GPX.

12K	Distance: 12K (will vary by device) Elev Gain/Loss: +/- 800m Elev Start, Max, Finish: 1310m, 1740m, 1310m

Perfect for hikers and intermediate runners/joggers. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up) guardians throughout

The trail goes by the river and through paddy fields on the first part. Enter into jungles after CP2, which is a steady climb that levels out till Bisankhu Narayan, followed by gradual climb till CP3. Descend down on gradual trails with great views of the valley leading all the way down back to CP2 and then on different trail onto the finish. Composition: 80% single trails, 15% jeeptrack, 5% paved road.

6K	Distance: 5.7K (will vary by device) Elev Gain/Loss: +/- 175m Elev Start, Max, Finish: 1310m, 1430m, 1310m

Great intro distance for adults and active kids. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up) guardians throughout

Start with simple and flat trails by Godavari River, and follow it up to CP1 after briefly entering paddy fields. Follow some urban trails on gradual uphill trails till you reach CP2. Go downhill from this part, through urban bits and paddy fields before reaching the finish. Composition: 70% single trails, 20% jeeptrack, 10% paved road.

3K	Distance: 2.7K (will vary by device) Elev Gain/Loss: +/- 65m Elev Start, Max, Finish: 1310m, 1345m, 1310m

Designed as intro level distance for kids. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up) guardians throughout

The first half of the trail goes along the banks of Godavari River, through tiny settlements. Go past ducks, goats and buffalos herding by the green shores. A short bit of climb take you to through people’s frontyards and eventually a road. Take left for about 200m till you reach a shop, and then take paddy trails. Watch your steps on this bit – the trails can be narrow with gaps on some parts, nothing major. Once you reach CP1, break off left and then continue on a mix of urban trails and fields to finish at Bishnudole Farmhouse. Composition: 85% single trails, 10% jeeptrack, 5% paved road.

Race Pre-requisites

For folks who want to join Snail Trail, please ensure you have the following pre-requisites:

Physical fitness to finish 12K in 3.5hrs; 6K in 3hrs; and 3K in 2hrs, all of which is plenty.
Charged smartphone with balance for internet data and apps to view GPS/KML tracks (which will be provided on Friday, one day before the race)
Ability to navigate on undulating trails, that might be narrow, slippery, muddy, bushy, thorny and steep up or down, through dense vegetation
Understanding that this is a recreational outdoor adventure race, with an element of physical risk. There are no prizes for winners, monetary or in-kind.
Payments in advance (before deadline) for regular entries. Walk-ins (and anything after the regular deadline) are subject to late fees
All participants are required to sign a waiver form during bib collection, which is a standard measure for any adventure event. It states i) waiving liability for loss of life, limb and property; ii) agreeing to receive group and/or individual email, phone call and/or text related to the races, including updates on participation status; and iii) agreeing to have your photos and videos published on our marketing collaterals. Because there are small kids participating in the race, we make extra sure on safety - which curtails behavior and action of participants on the trails, at the race venue etc.
Great attitude