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Ladakh Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 122 km in Leh (Ladakh Territory, India)

LocationLeh, Territorium Ladakh, IndiaShow on map(34.1650° N, 77.5840° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +549 m

Ladakh Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Leh, Territorium Ladakh, IN focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier, World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include High Altitude, Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Point-to-Point.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Silk Route Ultra (122 km, +549 m D+), Khardung La Challenge (72 km, +324 m D+), Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +380 m D+), Road Running 11 km (11 km, +50 m D+), and Run Ladakh for Fun (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ladakhmarathon.com).

Official website
Ladakh Marathon in Leh (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

High AltitudeMountainNature & Off-RoadPoint-to-PointMulti-DayCity Run

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Silk Route UltraRoad Running122 km+549 m1,150 m - 1,507 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Khardung La ChallengeRoad Running72 km+324 m1,153 m - 1,364 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m1,156 m - 1,280 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+380 m1,159 m - 1,406 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Running 11 kmRoad Running11 km+50 m1,162 m - 1,194 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Run Ladakh for FunRoad Running5 km+22 m1,150 m - 1,164 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
122 km
Elevation gain
+549 m D+
Elevation loss
-467 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 1,507 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.8 % / 2.1 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
122 km+549 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100FS34.1650° N, 77.5840° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 1,507 m above sea level (+549 m D+, -467 m D-)

Peak: 1,507 m·at 32.6 km·Ø 0.8 %
1,150 m1,269 m1,388 m1,507 m0 km24.4 km48.8 km73.2 km97.6 km122 km1,507 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ladakh Marathon take place?

Ladakh Marathon takes place in Leh, Territorium Ladakh, IN (start area at coordinates 34.165° N, 77.584° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Ladakh Marathon?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Silk Route Ultra (122 km, +549 m D+), Khardung La Challenge (72 km, +324 m D+), Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +380 m D+), Road Running 11 km (11 km, +50 m D+), and Run Ladakh for Fun (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Ladakh Marathon?

The main competition (Silk Route Ultra over 122 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +549 m of elevation gain and -467 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 1,507 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Ladakh Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ladakhmarathon.com).