Sports Events in Lhasa

High-altitude marathon in the world's highest major city at 3,650m. Course passes the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street. A bucket-list event for endurance runners worldwide. Usually April.

Full name: Lhasa Marathon (拉萨马拉松)

Ultra marathon at extreme altitude. One of world's highest altitude running events. Attracts elite runners seeking the ultimate high-altitude challenge. Usually May.

Full name: Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Marathon (青藏高原马拉松)

Regional football at Lhasa Sports Stadium. China League Two level football with teams from across the Tibet Autonomous Region. Season May to October at altitude.

Full name: Tibet Autonomous Region Football League (西藏足球联赛)

Tours departing Lhasa for running events at Everest Base Camp at 5,200m altitude. The ultimate high-altitude running experience near the world's highest peak. Usually May-June when weather is most stable.

Full name: Everest Base Camp Running Events (珠峰大本营跑步活动)

Non-competitive walking event around the sacred Barkhor Street kora circuit. Participants join local pilgrims in this 2km circuit around Jokhang Temple. Cultural event celebrating Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Open to all.

Full name: Barkhor Street Walking Challenge (八廓街步行挑战)

Ski resorts in the Qamdo area accessible from Lhasa offer skiing and winter sports at altitude. New ski resort development in eastern Tibet. Season December to March.

Full name: Qamdo Ski Resort Activities (昌都滑雪)