HimalayanXtri is a new extreme long-distance triathlon to come to Nepal in South Asia and the first in the region as part of the XTRI World Tour. 3.8km swim, 175km bike, 43km run. 4,000m highest point. 6,500m overall elevation gain.
HimalayanXtri is a new extreme long-distance triathlon to come to Nepal in South Asia and the first in the region as part of the XTRI World Tour.
3.8km swim, 175km bike, 43km run.
4,000m highest point. 6,500m overall elevation gain.
Swim - The 3.8km swim will start at 04.00 at Lake Phewa, Pokhara. Night swim and will require wetsuits. The water will be about 20 degrees Celsius.
Bike - 175km road bike ride on asphalt. Mostly smooth surface but some rough patches. Overall elevation gain is 3,800m. T1 is at 800m altitude. The highest point is 1,740m.
Run - The 43km run is entirely off-road. T2 starts at 1,740m. The highest point is 4,000m, before a descent to the finish and overnight at a remote homestay village at 1,400m.
Only 200 spots available.
This race made our bucket list of Ironman-distance races.
(We give away a lot of the stuff we test)
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