Factsheet for your reference:

Registration will be open for interested runners with effect from 1st Octover till 20th October 2024 on first come first based on the following slots 30 male and 30 Female. The confirmation of run participation must done on or before 20th October, 2024.

The 25 KM Laya Run will flag off from Ponjothang on 23rd October 2024, which will take about 7 hours at normal walking speed. The international runners will be charged a registration fee of Nu. 5000/- & Nu. 3000/- for National Runners. This fee will be utilize for covering expenditures for the dinner, breakfast, packed lunch, refreshments on run day, prize, certificates, and porter’s charges.

Check List for Runners

      1. Mail the filled up form at gasaps@education.gov.bt
      2. Sleeping bag and mat  
      3. Warm Cloths
      4. Rain coat or umbrella
      5. Toiletry  items   
      6. Torch light  
      7. Need to carry small backpack with warm clothes on the run day to avoid chill weather at Laya   
      8. The original registration form needs to produce during the reporting time at Gasa Hot Spring on 22nd October, 2024 evening.  
      9. The route permit from Thimphu to Laya for the expatriates will follow up by the Run focal person, however they have to submit their passport with run registration form at the earliest for further approval. For tourist the concerned travel agent need to arrange.  
      10. Back and forth transportation for the runners from Gasa Hot Spring to run flag off point will arranged by the organizer.
      11. If you are Dessup please kindly bring a set of uniform to render volunteer services during Royal Highland Festival at Laya on 24th October, 2024.  

    2. Transportation from your work place to Gasa hot spring must manage by one self.