On the 7^th of September 2008, Thimphu, the capital city of the remote Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan, will host the first ever International Marathon. The marathon course will follow the Thimphu Chhu (Thimphu River) and head north to the southern boundary of the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Park.

Visitors to Bhutan have marveled at the rich and pristine natural heritage of Bhutan. With its rich and vibrant culture, Bhutan has established itself as a premier travel destination. Marathon Bhutan 2008 is the perfect way to relish the natural and cultural heritage of the world’s last Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom. Besides the challenge of competing at an altitude of 2400 meters, Marathon Bhutan is a great opportunity to celebrate history as Bhutan ushers in democracy, toasts one hundred years of Monarchy and formally celebrates the Coronation of the Fifth Thunder Dragon Monarch in 2008.

Marathon Bhutan is presented by DragonQuest Adventures. DragonQuest Adventures was founded in 2007 with the goal of bringing world-class sport competitions to Bhutan. In the future, DragonQuest Adventures will host events ranging from marathons to adventure racing competitions. DragonQuest Adventures is an ecologically aware company. Keeping in mind, the delicate nature of Bhutan’s mountain ecology and its rich and unique cultural heritage, the first race will be capped at 300 international participants. This will ensure a quality venue at par with international standards and minimize the impacts on Bhutan.

Join DragonQuest Adventures in 2008 and savor a spectacular marathon and half marathon in the Land of the Thunder Dragon.