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 11th Edition of Ladakh marathon, we have launched training program for the following distance categories.
- Khardung La Challenge
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 11.2 KM
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.
KHARDUNG LA CHALLENGE
Participant who fulfils any one option listed below is eligible to APPLY
- Finisher of 2023 Ladakh Marathon (42km) OR Khardungla Challenge (72km)
- Two full marathon under 5hr in past two years
- Finisher of previous years Ladakh Marathon (42km) AND one full marathon in past one year
- Finisher of EITHER two 70km ultra marathons under 11hr in past two years (with one race in past year) OR two ultra marathons over 70km with a pace of 6km/hr in past two years (with one race in past one year)
- Finisher of a full marathon under 5hr AND a 50km ultra under 6hr in past two years (with one race in past one year)
MARATHON
Participant who fulfils any one option is eligible to register:
- Finisher of 2023 Ladakh Half Marathon (21km)
- Completed EITHER one full marathon under 6hrs or two half marathons under 3hrs, in past two years
HALF MARATHON
Participant who fulfils any one option is eligible to register:
- Finisher of 2023 Ladakh Marathon - 11.2km Run
- Participant must have completed EITHER one half marathon under 3hrs OR two 10 km run under 1hr 30min, in past two years
11.2 KM
Participant must have completed EITHER two 10 km run under 1hr 30min OR one Half Marathon under 3hr, in past two years
Age eligibility as on 5th September 2024
| Khardung La Challenge | Marathon | Half Marathon | 11.2 KM |
| 20 years+ | 18 years+ | 16 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 8709809601 | [email protected]
Juley Ladakh !!!
