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On 29 May 2026, Konstantinos Tzias will run 60 kilometres from Everest Base Camp — at 5,364 metres altitude — down through the Khumbu Valley to Namche Bazaar in Nepal. He will be the first Greek to compete in the Everest Marathon 2026, and the first Greek participant in the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon since the race was established in 2003.
This is not simply an athletic achievement. It is a story that spans continents, carries a decade of personal connection to Nepal, and coincides with the launch of a structured fundraising campaign in partnership with the Rotary Club of Kalamaria, Thessaloniki.
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ToggleWhat Is the Everest Marathon 2026?
The Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon is one of the highest-altitude races in the world, staged entirely above 3,400 metres. The 60-kilometre course begins at Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and descends through the glacial terrain of the Khumbu Valley to Namche Bazaar. First held in 2003 to mark the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of Everest, the race has run annually since.
At this altitude, oxygen levels fall below 50% of those at sea level. Temperatures shift by as much as 30°C between night and midday. The terrain demands both technical running skill and endurance of a kind that flat-course distances do not prepare you for. It is among the most demanding athletic events in existence.
Konstantinos Tzias — The Athlete Behind the Story
Konstantinos Tzias’s connection to Nepal did not begin with this race. In April 2015, he was travelling from Kathmandu to Lhasa along the Friendship Highway when a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck, killing thousands and devastating communities across the country. He coordinated relief efforts from abroad in the weeks that followed — gathering funds, warm clothing, ropes, and equipment — working alongside Sitashma Chand, Miss Nepal 2007 and WWF Nepal Young Conservation Ambassador.
He has found ways to contribute ever since. The Everest Marathon 2026 is, for him, the return he has been planning for years — and it coincides with his 40th birthday.
“Nepal has called me back since 2015. Running from Everest Base Camp, in a country I love and that I once helped in a small way — and turning 40 while doing it — carries more meaning than I can easily put into words.”
— Konstantinos Tzias
How Aggelakakis & Associates Is Involved
Aggelakakis & Associates is covering the entirety of Konstantinos’s participation costs — registration, travel, accommodation, and equipment. We are not collecting donations. Our role is active sponsorship: committing resources to make this participation possible, and using the visibility of this initiative to invite our network to contribute through a trusted, verified giving channel.
We believe that business can be a genuine force for good — not through declarations, but through commitment. Standing behind people who are doing something that matters, and opening a door for others who want to do the same, is how we choose to act on that belief.
The fundraising campaign is hosted exclusively through the Rotary Foundation’s official platform. All contributions route directly through Rotary’s verified giving infrastructure. Aggelakakis & Associates does not handle or receive any donated funds.
How to Support the Campaign
The Rotary Club of Kalamaria is managing the fundraising campaign, which runs through 15 June 2026. If you would like to contribute, the donation page is available through the Rotary Foundation’s official platform. If you would prefer to learn more about the initiative first, the campaign page sets out the full context.
- Donation page (Rotary Foundation): raise.rotary.org/RotaryClubKalamaria/challenge969
- Campaign page: aggelakakis.gr/everest-marathon-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is the Everest Marathon 2026?
Answer: The Everest Marathon 2026 — formally the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon — takes place on 29 May 2026. It is a 60-kilometre race that begins at Everest Base Camp (5,364m altitude) and finishes at Namche Bazaar in Nepal’s Khumbu Valley. It is one of the highest-altitude and most demanding endurance races in the world, held annually since 2003.
Question: Who is Konstantinos Tzias and why is this significant?
Answer: Konstantinos Tzias is a Greek runner competing in the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon on 29 May 2026. He will be the first Greek to participate in the race since it was established in 2003. Beyond the athletic milestone, his personal connection to Nepal — including humanitarian relief work following the 2015 earthquake — gives the campaign a depth that extends well beyond sport.
Question: How can I contribute to the Everest Marathon 2026 fundraising campaign?
Answer: Contributions can be made exclusively through the Rotary Foundation’s official platform at raise.rotary.org/RotaryClubKalamaria/challenge969. The campaign is managed by the Rotary Club of Kalamaria and runs through 15 June 2026. Aggelakakis & Associates does not collect or administer donations — the firm’s role is active sponsorship of Konstantinos’s participation and mobilisation of its network toward the campaign.
