Thunder Dragon Marathon
Thunder Dragon Marathon is a high-altitude journey through Bhutan's Paro Valley, pairing mountain scenery with cultural landmarks and package-based entry.
Quick facts
- High-altitude marathon through Bhutan's Paro Valley.
- Route features mountain scenery, Paro Dzong, and religious chortens.
- International runners enter through an approved travel package.
- International entry fees help provide free places for local runners.
About the Thunder Dragon Marathon
One of Bhutan's largest running events gives international entrants a rare chance to race through the Paro Valley alongside local runners. International entry is sold with travel packages, while those fees help fund free places and prizes for Bhutanese athletes.
Course
The marathon runs through the Paro Valley amid mountain scenery, passing Paro Dzong and Buddhist chortens along the way. Elevation and valley terrain make this a mountain effort even where the route is runnable, so acclimatization matters.
Race-day weather
May in Paro can bring a cool high-altitude morning, strong sun, and a noticeable temperature rise in exposed valley sections. Thin air increases effort, while mountain weather can shift quickly enough to justify layers.
Past Thunder Dragon Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, May 23, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, May 24, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
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When is the Thunder Dragon Marathon?
The 2027 Thunder Dragon Marathon is on Sunday, May 23, 2027.
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