#36 Lubhu

Overview

Event Date

December 13, 2025

Venue

Bishnudole Farm House
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Location

Mahalaxmi Municipality, Lalitpur

Distances

10K, 6K and 3K

What is Snail Trail Series?

Snail Trail is Nepal’s first, only, longest-running and favorite series of recreational races that take place every month or two on Kathmandu’s trails and suburbs. You have several distances to choose from: 10Km, 6Km and 3Km. Snail Trail sees 100 to 200 people, of different ages, nationalities and background. While there are winners (108 of them, by distance, gender and age category), this is purely a fun day out with family and friends. All kids below 12 years old get a finisher’s medal. We have a generous cut-off time of all distances, which means you can strut at a comfortable pace. 10K and 6K are for runners and brisk hikers. 3K is designed for tiny kids and their parents. Note that the route is a trail, and not a flat walk in a park. Snail Trail is a great way to spend a Saturday with your loved ones in a fun, safe way while enjoying beautiful hills of Kathmandu valley. All you need is moderate fitness, outdoor shoes and a great attitude – and you’re all good to go!

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Event Date: December 13, 2025

Last day for regular signups: Friday (one day before the race) at 1:00pm

Note: Deadlines for regular fees are stringent in order to ensure smooth operations, we cannot make any exceptions. We highly encourage you to register and pay on time.

Rights to participation and admission at venue reserved.

How to Register

All the steps below are required. If you've already filled up the online form, no need to again.

1. Fill online form

Fill up the online form for Snail Trail Series only if you haven’t in a previous race. This step is mandatory for new participants (we need details on age and gender for results). Takes no more than 2 minutes. Please fill the form even if you are unable to make online payments at this moment.

FAQ: I have already filled up the form in a previous Snail Trail event. Does it help to fill up the form again if I have already signed up before, and just in case?
No — we need one-time online entries in order to assign chest numbers. Entering information again is redundant and filtered out as duplicate entry. So only first timer Snail participants need to fill up the online form.

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2. Pay Entry Fees and send proof of payment

Deadline for regular prices is Friday 1:00pm, ie. one day before the event. Please pay via FonePay app or eSewa (details in Prices section). Once paid, please WhatsApp the screenshot of transaction to 9779801151533 as a proof of payment.

Please take note that our deadlines are strict and we do not make exceptions and exemptions.

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3. Show up on time

Please be on time for chest number collection. Participants below 18 y/o need a legal guardian to sign the consent form on race morning. Participants below 11 must be accompanied by a guardian throughout the race course.

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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.

	10K	6K	3K
18 y/o or above	Rs. 1,500	Rs. 1,500	Rs. 1,000
17 y/o or below	Rs. 1,000	Rs. 500	Rs. 500

Pay to Von Kathmandu Adventures Pvt Ltd.

A) To qualify for regular prices, please pay by Friday 1:00pm, ie two days before race day. (Late fees apply thereafter)

B) You can pay for multiple people via single transaction. Do make sure to mention on remarks who you are paying for and for what distances.

C) WhatsApp transaction screenshot to 9779801151533 as a proof of payment. Open WhatsApp

Fonepay

Fonepay app payment to vonKathmandu’s bank account

On remarks/notes: Please clearly mention who you are paying for and what distances

	10K	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.

What is included in price

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

What is not included and not provided

Tea, coffee and any form of drinks (except water, which is included)
Certificates
Prize in cash
Prize in kind
Finisher medal
Dalbhat
T-shirt
Boring speeches

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 chest number 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 chest number distribution table by distance. If you haven't paid, your chest number 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 chest numbers go on your chest, without an exception. Make sure your number is visible when you finish. You final timing is when the timekeepers see you chest number.
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 chest numbers 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 chest number. 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. Plan to reach 30mins before show up time, to account for any unforeseen circumstances as a flat tyre or missed turning.

Please do not pull into or park inside the venue. There will be a designated parking spot.

6:40am	6:40am 10K show up and chest number collection Perfect for intermediate/advanced runners and brisk hikers. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up and paid) guardians throughout Cut off: 2h15 from flag off time (DNF status and results omitted thereafter) Not open to kids 12 y/o and below, or to slow-ish hikers Aim to reach 20mins in advance to account for any unforeseen issues along the way (flat tire, missed turning etc) Array
7:00am	7:00am 10K start We reserve the rights to delay the start with no prior notice or explanation Array
7:15am	7:15am 6K show up for chest number collection 6K is great intro distance for adults and active kids. Great for both hikers and walkers. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up and paid) guardians throughout Cut off: 2h from flag off time (DNF status and results omitted thereafter) Not open to kids 5 y/o and below 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 Aim to reach 20mins in advance to account for any unforeseen issues along the way (flat tire, missed turning etc) Array
7:25am	7:25am 3K show up for chest number collection 3K is designed as intro level distance for small kids and their parents. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up) guardians throughout Cut off: 2h from flag off time (DNF status and results omitted thereafter) All age categories may participate in 3K, 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) 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 Aim to reach 20mins in advance to account for any unforeseen issues along the way (flat tire, missed turning etc) Array
7:35am	7:35am 6K start We reserve the rights to delay the start with no prior notice or explanation Array
7:40	7:40 3K start We reserve the rights to delay the start with no prior notice or explanation Array
9:25am	9:25am Cut off for 10K, 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
9:30am	9:30am Medal Ceremony (Sequence 10K, 6K and 3K) The timing for medal ceremony has been carefully calculated. If you have finished the race, please wait for the medal ceremony to begin if you have won a medal. All the admin team will be in the middle of timekeeping and coordination or tending to slow or injured participants, who need our full attention. We are therefore unable to start medals earlier than this time 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 There will be real-time results on iPads. You can check your timing and see if you have won a medal Medals are delivered by vendor 1min before the ceremony starts and cannot be handed out individually before the medal ceremony (Any unclaimed medals are returned to the vendor on Monday morning) Feel free to stick around and socialize with your friends! Array
9:50am	9:50am Race packs up Thanks for showing up! Until next time... Array

Please be on time. Can't stress enough.

6:40am	6:40am 10K show up and chest number collection Perfect for intermediate/advanced runners and brisk hikers. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up and paid) guardians throughout Cut off: 2h15 from flag off time (DNF status and results omitted thereafter) Not open to kids 12 y/o and below, or to slow-ish hikers Aim to reach 20mins in advance to account for any unforeseen issues along the way (flat tire, missed turning etc) Array
7:00am	7:00am 10K start We reserve the rights to delay the start with no prior notice or explanation Array
9:25am	9:25am Cut off for 10K, 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
9:30am	9:30am Medal Ceremony (Sequence 10K, 6K and 3K) The timing for medal ceremony has been carefully calculated. If you have finished the race, please wait for the medal ceremony to begin if you have won a medal. All the admin team will be in the middle of timekeeping and coordination or tending to slow or injured participants, who need our full attention. We are therefore unable to start medals earlier than this time 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 There will be real-time results on iPads. You can check your timing and see if you have won a medal Medals are delivered by vendor 1min before the ceremony starts and cannot be handed out individually before the medal ceremony (Any unclaimed medals are returned to the vendor on Monday morning) Feel free to stick around and socialize with your friends! Array
9:50am	9:50am Race packs up Thanks for showing up! Until next time... Array

Please be on time. Can't stress enough.

7:15am	7:15am 6K show up for chest number collection 6K is great intro distance for adults and active kids. Great for both hikers and walkers. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up and paid) guardians throughout Cut off: 2h from flag off time (DNF status and results omitted thereafter) Not open to kids 5 y/o and below 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 Aim to reach 20mins in advance to account for any unforeseen issues along the way (flat tire, missed turning etc) Array
7:35am	7:35am 6K start We reserve the rights to delay the start with no prior notice or explanation Array
9:25am	9:25am Cut off for 10K, 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
9:30am	9:30am Medal Ceremony (Sequence 10K, 6K and 3K) The timing for medal ceremony has been carefully calculated. If you have finished the race, please wait for the medal ceremony to begin if you have won a medal. All the admin team will be in the middle of timekeeping and coordination or tending to slow or injured participants, who need our full attention. We are therefore unable to start medals earlier than this time 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 There will be real-time results on iPads. You can check your timing and see if you have won a medal Medals are delivered by vendor 1min before the ceremony starts and cannot be handed out individually before the medal ceremony (Any unclaimed medals are returned to the vendor on Monday morning) Feel free to stick around and socialize with your friends! Array
9:50am	9:50am Race packs up Thanks for showing up! Until next time... Array

Please be on time. Can't stress enough.

7:25am	7:25am 3K show up for chest number collection 3K is designed as intro level distance for small kids and their parents. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up) guardians throughout Cut off: 2h from flag off time (DNF status and results omitted thereafter) All age categories may participate in 3K, 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) 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 Aim to reach 20mins in advance to account for any unforeseen issues along the way (flat tire, missed turning etc) Array
7:40	7:40 3K start We reserve the rights to delay the start with no prior notice or explanation Array
9:25am	9:25am Cut off for 10K, 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
9:30am	9:30am Medal Ceremony (Sequence 10K, 6K and 3K) The timing for medal ceremony has been carefully calculated. If you have finished the race, please wait for the medal ceremony to begin if you have won a medal. All the admin team will be in the middle of timekeeping and coordination or tending to slow or injured participants, who need our full attention. We are therefore unable to start medals earlier than this time 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 There will be real-time results on iPads. You can check your timing and see if you have won a medal Medals are delivered by vendor 1min before the ceremony starts and cannot be handed out individually before the medal ceremony (Any unclaimed medals are returned to the vendor on Monday morning) Feel free to stick around and socialize with your friends! Array
9:50am	9:50am 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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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	Cross Gladiator's Gym and take a right at this fork, and then left right at the next immediate fork, crossing Stay Fit Zumba on your right. (This is a diversion as the main route is under construction, Google Maps doesn't show direct path)

6	Keep straight and take second left, which will take you to a junction with Sunsar Newari Khaja Ghar.

7	There's a small monastery to the right before the road goes downhill.

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

9	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. To register, please fill up the online form and pay by the deadline. Late charges applicable after the deadline, and we cannot make exceptions.

10K Male

BIB	NAME	CATEGORY	STATUS
155	Bibhusan Bista	40 to 49	Paid
757	Kritarth Bista	13 to 17	Paid
758	Manish Gautam	13 to 17	Paid
2096	Jacobus Koen	50 to 59	Pending

10K Female

BIB		NAME	CATEGORY	STATUS
#N/A

6K Male

BIB		NAME	CATEGORY	STATUS
2565		Bitpal Raut	18 to 39	Pending

6K Female

BIB		NAME	CATEGORY	STATUS
2422		Arjanne Rietsema	60 and above	Paid

3K Male

BIB		NAME	CATEGORY	STATUS
2169		Satyam Gautam	13 to 17	Paid

3K Female

BIB		NAME	CATEGORY	STATUS
#N/A

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.

10K	Distance: 10.6K (will vary by device) Elev Gain/Loss: ±620m Elev Start, Max, Finish: 1310m, 1700m, 1310m Start: Near #36 Lubhu Finish: Near #36 Lubhu

6K	Distance: 6.4K (will vary by device) Elev Gain/Loss: ±230m Elev Start, Max, Finish: 1310m, 1440m, 1310m Start: Near #36 Lubhu Finish: Near #36 Lubhu

3K	Distance: 3K (will vary by device) Elev Gain/Loss: ±60m Elev Start, Max, Finish: 1310m, 1340m, 1310m Start: Near #36 Lubhu Finish: Near #36 Lubhu

Race Pre-requisites

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

Physical fitness to finish 10K in 3hrs; 6K in 2.5hrs; 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 chest number 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

What to bring

Cover your essentials (spare us the horror) and put some shoes on. Rest are details.

Required

Sports shoes (no sandals or slippers)
Rain gear
Light windcheater
Comfortable outdoor attire
Your lucky socks and favorite underwear
High spirits and a great attitude

Recommended

Trail food (like granola bars)
Water bottle
Running backpack
Toilet paper
Sunscreen

Food and Bev

* Complimentary

Snail Trail Series

Bananas *
Cookies *
Water *

With Locals Nepal

Momos
Fries
Chowmein
Coffee
Beer and soda

Crew

Anuj Adhikary

Founder / Race Director

Shrija Lohani

Logistics / Marketing

Bibhusan Bista

Logistics / Marketing

Prashant Pratap Rana

Trail

Sakesh Maharjan

Trail

Prazol Bista

Trail

Roshni Gurung

Trail

Binayak Shahi

Trail

Phuraa Sherpa

Trail

Rakesh Prajapati

Photographer

Palistha Dangol

Admin Lead

Anuj Adhikary

Founder / Race Director

Shrija Lohani

Logistics / Marketing

Bibhusan Bista

Logistics / Marketing

Prashant Pratap Rana

Trail

Sakesh Maharjan

Trail

Prazol Bista

Trail

Roshni Gurung

Trail

Binayak Shahi

Trail

Phuraa Sherpa

Trail

Rakesh Prajapati

Photographer

Palistha Dangol

Admin Lead

Anuj Adhikary

Founder / Race Director

Shrija Lohani

Logistics / Marketing

Bibhusan Bista

Logistics / Marketing

Prashant Pratap Rana

Trail

Sakesh Maharjan

Trail

Prazol Bista

Trail

Roshni Gurung

Trail

Binayak Shahi

Trail

Phuraa Sherpa

Trail

Rakesh Prajapati

Photographer

Palistha Dangol

Admin Lead

Departing point	Gwarko Chowk Ring Road Open on Google Map
Departing time
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#36 Lubhu

Overview

What is Snail Trail Series?

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#36 Lubhu

How to Register

1. Fill online form

2. Pay Entry Fees and send proof of payment

3. Show up on time

Entry Fees and Payments Options

Regular Fees by Dec 12, 2025 1:00pm (Friday, one day before event) Best deal, highly recommended

Fonepay

Walk-in Fees on December 13, 2025 (morning of the event, at venue) Deterrent late fees applicable

What is included in price

What is not included and not provided

Schedule

Important Notes:

Directions to Startline

Bishnudole Farm House

Driving

Free Bus Shuttle

Where NOT to go

Directions

Rolling Startlist

10K Male

10K Female

6K Male

6K Female

3K Male

3K Female

Trail Info

Download trails to your phone

Categories and Prizes

Age Categories

Race Pre-requisites

What to bring

Food and Bev

Snail Trail Series

With Locals Nepal

Crew

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