Mt. Everest Climbing Challenge: 29,032' in 29 days or less.
- Date
- August 1–29, 2026
- Distance
- Outside · Indoors
From the Organizer
Climb the equivalent of Mt. Everest in 29 days or less.
Outdoors or indoors using any trainer app.
Challenge details here: https://planetultra.com/everesting-challenge/
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
102°
Typical Low
73°
Chance of Rain
10%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St George, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Saint George, UT
Population
99,184
as of 2023
Elevation
2,668 ft
Nearest Airport
SGU
St George Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
LAS
Harry Reid International Airport · 112 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mt. Everest Climbing Challenge: 29,032' in 29 days or less., put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Mt. Everest Climbing Challenge: 29,032' in 29 days or less.
- Date
- August 1–29, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Mt. Everest Climbing Challenge: 29,032' in 29 days or less.?
- Mt. Everest Climbing Challenge: 29,032' in 29 days or less. is a running race held in Saint George, Utah on August 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Mt. Everest Climbing Challenge: 29,032' in 29 days or less.?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Saint George, Utah at 250 N Red Cliffs Dr 4B #394, Saint George, UT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mt. Everest Climbing Challenge: 29,032' in 29 days or less.?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mt. Everest Climbing Challenge: 29,032' in 29 days or less.
Aug 1, 2026