About Ladakh Marathon
The Ladakh Marathon gives you an opportunity to run the world’s highest AIMS certified marathon which is among the most awe-inspiring & breathtaking running event. The event is held in Leh, Ladakh,India a high mountain desert region which is known for its stunning landscape and ancient Buddhist culture and one of the most popular adventure travel destination. The Ladakh Marathon is the highest and amongst the toughest marathons.
Unlike other marathons, the Ladakh Marathon requires participants to arrive in Leh at least a few days in advance to acclimatize for race day. You are running at 3500 m above sea level so it is imperative that you get acclimatized to the high altitude.
Training Program
GRR running club has years of experience and expertise in training beginners to beasts for road running and races in different types of terrains and climatic conditions.
For the 9th Edition of Ladakh marathon we have launched training program for the following distance categories.
- 21KM
- 42KM
- 10.5KM
The following criteria are mandatory for all runners for the above races. Entries for these categories will be screened and if you do not fulfill the requirement the organizer has the right to reject your application.
HALF MARATHON
Runner must have completed EITHER one half marathon under 3 hours OR two 10 km runs under 1 hour 25 mins in past three years prior to the race day. Stadium runs with timings certificate from year 2020 onwards will be accepted (Timings of virtually run marathons or Strava timings are not acceptable)
MARATHON
Runner must have completed EITHER one full marathon OR two half marathons in past three years prior to the race day. Stadium runs with timings certificate from year 2020 onwards will be accepted. (Timings of virtually run marathons or Strava timings are not acceptable)
10.5 KM
Runner must have completed two 10 km runs under 1 hour 30 mins in past three years prior to the race day. Stadium runs with timings certificate from year 2020 onwards will be accepted (Timings of virtually run marathons or Strava timings are not acceptable)
Age eligibility as on 11th September 2022
| Half Marathon(21.1 km) | Marathon(42.1 km) | 10.5 km |
| 16 years | 18 years | 14 years |
Let’s get READY for an ultimate test of your mental and physical endurance, determination and indomitable will for the most awe-inspiring & breathtaking running event.
For Details on Training Program contact us on 9818608715 | [email protected]
Juley Ladakh !!!
