Welcome to the Annapurnas
April/May 2027
Expedition Snapshot
14 days
100–140km
Altitude: 2,500–5,416m
Small group
Upcoming dates: April/May 2026
The Annapurnas are pure magic and we experience it the best way possible: as runners. We do what trekkers do in half the time and with a third of the gear. Light, fast & free. We may get low on that “fresh cotton” scent, but we make up for it with a sparkle to our eyes that will match the mountains at sunset. This is a deep dive into the Annapurnas. We run The Circuit, cross Thorung La and then descend into lower mustang before heading to Annapurna Base Camp — into a vast glacial amphitheatre beneath one of the deadliest and most beautiful!!! mountains on earth.
Come get high on thin air, endorphins and absurd Himalayan beauty next April with us ♥
Highlights
Run the full Annapurna Circuit, from subtropical valleys to the high Himalaya
Go over the mighty Thorung La (5,416m)
Watch 7 Years in Tibet in one of the highest and smallest cinemas on earth (with popcorn)
Drop through the Kali Gandaki, with Annapurna and Dhaulagiri towering overhead
Annapurna Circuit & Annapurna Base Camp
Tag Machapuchare base camp-the sacred Fishtail Mountain
Big mountain days. Loving teahouses. Nepali culture.
The Journey
One EPIC trip. The runnable trails of the circuit, the culture of Mustang, vultures, vast mountain landscapes, altitudes reaching 5416m, jungles, high altitude deserts, a lot of stairs and a cracker descent from our base camp!
What's Included
A carefully designed 12-day running itinerary through the Annapurna region, with a focus on superb trails and safe acclimatisation
Full expedition logistics and coordination throughout the journey, so you can focus on running and exploring
Airport pickup in Kathmandu and all ground transportation throughout the itinerary
2 nights at Karwaan B&B in Kathmandu, breakfasts included
12 days of guided running in the Annapurna region with Kirra Balmanno and experienced local guides
Selected teahouse accommodation along the route, experiencing the villages and landscapes of the Annapurna region (shared rooms unless otherwise requested)
Breakfast and dinner during the expedition, taken in teahouses along the trail
Return Jeep transport between Kathmandu and the Annapurna region
High-altitude education and daily acclimatisation guidance, with safety monitored throughout the expedition
Personal preparation support in the lead-up to the trip, including training guidance, gear advice, and altitude preparation
National Park permits and all required trekking documentation
Carefully selected local guides and porters
A small group size, allowing for flexibility and personal attention throughout the journey
Discounted additional nights at Karwaan B&B before or after the expedition
What's Not Included
International flights to Nepal
Visa on arrival in Nepal (approx $60USD)
Lunches, snacks & drinks
Travel insurance
Extra nights beyond those listed in the itinerary
