Published: 16th December 2025 | Updated every year to reflect the latest requirements | Reading time: 3 minutes
By Dr Simon Shaw | Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Fit Certify
Dr Simon Shaw is the founder and medical director at Fit Certify — a worldwide provider of online sports medical certificates.
The Everest Marathon is widely regarded as one of the toughest endurance races on the planet. Held annually in Nepal’s Khumbu region, the race starts near Everest Base Camp and descends through high-altitude trails, suspension bridges, and remote Himalayan villages. The next edition is to take place on 29 May 2026.
With an altitude exceeding 5,000 metres, extreme terrain, and prolonged physical stress, organisers place a strong emphasis on participant safety. As part of registration, all runners must provide a valid, doctor-signed medical certificate confirming they are fit to take part.
This short guide explains exactly what’s required — and how to get your Everest Marathon 2026 medical certificate signed by a doctor online with Fit Certify.
Yes. All participants are required to submit a medical certificate signed by a licensed doctor before race participation. Your certificate must:
Failure to provide a valid certificate may prevent race participation, even if travel and registration are complete.
Fit Certify offers a fully online, doctor-reviewed service designed for international endurance events like the Everest Marathon. Here’s how it works:
Share a few details about your general health and medical history.
One of our expert sports medical doctors will assess your suitability for the Everest Marathon.
If fit, you’ll receive a signed and stamped medical certificate by email — usually within just a few hours
A doctor-reviewed and signed medical certificate for the Everest Marathon is just £69 with Fit Certify.
Hear from others who got their sports medical certificates with Fit Certify.
Yes. The Everest Marathon provides an official medical certificate template, which is available directly on the event’s website or can be supplied on request by the organisers.
The certificate must be completed and signed by a licensed doctor and confirm that the participant is medically fit to take part in endurance running, including prolonged physical exertion at high altitude.
When you apply with Fit Certify, we use the official Everest Marathon medical certificate template, ensure the wording matches the event’ medical declaration, and send the completed paperwork to you within just a few hours.
📅 Date: 29 May 2026
📍 Location: Everest (Khumbu) Region, Nepal
🏁 Start: Near Everest Base Camp
🌐 Event website: Everest Marathon official site
📄 Medical certificate: Mandatory for all participants
⏰ Medical certificate submission deadline: 30 April 2026
The Everest Marathon is not just a race — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime endurance challenge that demands serious preparation. Sorting your medical certificate early removes unnecessary stress and lets you focus on training, acclimatisation, and travel planning.
With Fit Certify, you can get a doctor-signed sports medical certificate online, from anywhere in the world, without appointments or delays.
Apply now, and get your Everest Marathon 2026 medical certificate today!
Sports Medicine Doctor • Athlete • Founder & Medical Director at Fit Certify
I’m Simon — a UK- and US-trained sports and exercise medicine doctor, family physician, GP, academic researcher, and the founder of Fit Certify. For the past several years, I’ve led a team of sports doctors specialising in medical certification for endurance and extreme-environment events, including high-altitude races.
As someone who runs and trains myself, I understand the commitment required to prepare for an event as demanding as the Everest Marathon — and how frustrating it can be to face last-minute issues with medical paperwork. Fit Certify exists to make this process simple, fast, and event-ready, so you can focus on training, travel, and acclimatisation.
If you need advice or run into any issues, just email us at hello@fitcertify.com and we’ll be happy to help.
Disclaimer: This guide is for general information only and should not replace personalised medical advice.
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