KATHMANDU, NOV 08 - Montagnard Magazine, Travel for Others and Cho Oyu Trekking will jointly organise Friendship Everest Sky Race on November 18, the organisers confirmed today at a press conference. The mountain race recognised by Federation Sport in Altitude (FSA) is an attempt to help Thame School of Everest Region. If a Nepali runner win the 16 km race, the runner would get Rs 10,950 while the winner in women’s category would walk away with cash prize of Rs 7300. The race will start from Namchebazar (3400m) and goes via Khumjung, Khunde, Phurte, Thamo before concluding at Thame.
According to the organisers, 50 runners have already registered their name for the race and the number of the participants is expected to increase as the registration date is open till 10 AM of the race’s date. Italian Championship Circuit 2003 winner Mario Polleti Corinne Favre of France would also compete in the tournament.Posted on: 2003-11-08 12:21

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