High Altitude Summer Marathon
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High Altitude Summer Marathon
The High Altitude Summer Marathon started in 2002 as the Mokhotlong Marathon, through the Honorable Minister of the Foreign Affairs and Members of parliament for the Mokhotlong constituency, Honorable Mohlabi Tsekoa, it was a 32 Kilometer race which the Mokhotlong business community had promised to support and sponsor.

Finish what you have started

The High Altitude Summer Marathon is a challenging marathon with 3 distances through the pristine
Maluti Mountains in the Kingdom of Lesotho.
About the Lesotho High Altitude Summer Marathon
The High Altitude Summer Marathon is a challenging marathon with 3 distances through the pristine Maluti Mountains in the Kingdom of Lesotho.

The Marathon is a very challenging event even for the most seasoned marathon runner, and yet at the same time affords an invigorating course for the keen athlete. The greatest challenge at such a high altitude for athletes not accustomed to the altitude is breathing.

The course, which takes the runners through picturesque villages and amazing mountain views, is done on flat asphalt and gravel roads. It is marked by steep ascents and descents.
The High Altitude Summer Marathon started in 2002 as the Mokhotlong Marathon, through the Honorable Minister of the Foreign Affairs and Members of parliament for the Mokhotlong constituency, Honorable Mohlabi Tsekoa, it was a 32 Kilometer race which the Mokhotlong business community had promised to support and sponsor.

In 2003 the Ministry of Gender and Youth, Sports and Recreation (MGYSR) by the former Minister ‘Mathabiso Lepono took over the event, under the administration of Lesotho Amateur Athletics Association (LAAA) the marathon changed from a 32 km race to the 42.2km marathon with the addition of 21.2km half marathon and 5 km development race.

It was during this period that the name of the event changed from Mokhotlong Marathon to High Altitude Summer Marathon (HASM).
Route, distances and age restrictions

42.2km race minimum age requirement is that the athlete must be 20 years or older on the 1st December 2021

21.1km and 10km race minimum age requirement is that the athlete mustasfas be 18 years or older on the 1st December 2018

Age restriction for the 5km race is that the athlete must be 17 years old or younger on the 1st December 2018
Older people are allowed to participate in the 5km race to run for charity and fitness but not prize money

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Accommodation

Athletes will pay for their own accommodation at Sekonyela High School and Mokhotlong High School. However, those that want to arrange their different accommodation may consult the following hotels

Tumahole guesthouse
Guesthouse

(+266) 6330 5745

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Boikhethelo guesthouse
Guesthouse

(+266) 2292 0346
(+266) 6318 8445

Tripadvisor

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Tsabi guesthouse
Guesthouse

(+266) 6301 5255
(+266) 5940 4253
(266) 2292 0448

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Shoe-shoe guesthouse
Guesthouse

(+266) 6300 8066
(+266) 2700 3985

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Senqu Hotel
Hotel
(+266) 2292 0012
(+266) 2292 0212

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Want to find out more? Contact us
Lesotho Sport and Recreation Commission office: 2232 1292
Ms Zwakala: +266 5840 9287
Mr Malataliana: +266 5899 5588
Sejanamane Maphathe: +266 5092 3333
Kokolia Mokonyana: +266 6306 2901
Important Information

This year the race is on Sunday 1st December 2019. Race pack collection on 30 October 2019 at Mokhotlong Youth Center from 08h00 to 22h00

Dateline for Registration, transport and accommodation payment is 24 Nov 2019...No late registration will be allowed.

1 Mile will be run on the 30 November 2019 at Pitso Ground at 17h00 Bus will leave Setsoto Stadium on 29 November 2019 @20h00
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