Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Ladakh Marathon Draws 8,000 Participants, Showcasing High-Altitude Sports
The Ladakh Marathon is a big running event in the mountains.
About 8,000 people have signed up so far.
Runners are expected from different parts of the country and from other places around the world.
The event helps people learn about Ladakh’s scenery and culture.
One especially difficult race is called the Silk Route Ultra.
It is 122 kilometers long and crosses high mountain areas.
Local people and young residents are being encouraged to take part.
Officials hope the marathon will support sports, tourism and Ladakh’s reputation as an adventure destination.
Around 8,000 participants have registered for the upcoming Ladakh Marathon.
The event is attracting participants from across the country and international destinations.
Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra said the marathon showcases Ladakh’s landscape, culture and endurance.
The 122-km Silk Route Ultra will begin in Kyagar village on September 10 and finish in Leh.
Officials say the event promotes high-altitude sports, fitness, tourism and local participation.
- Who
- Around 8,000 registered participants, local residents, organisers, volunteers and the Union Territory Administration are involved; Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra reviewed preparations.
- What
- The Ladakh Marathon and its 122-km Silk Route Ultra are being prepared as a major high-altitude sporting event.
- When
- The Silk Route Ultra is scheduled to begin on September 10; the article does not specify the marathon date.
- Where
- The event is centered in Ladakh, with preparations reviewed at the NDS Indoor Stadium in Leh; the ultra begins in Kyagar village in Nubra Valley and finishes in Leh.
- Why
- To promote high-altitude sports, fitness, tourism, local engagement and Ladakh’s regional identity.
- Registered participants
- Approximately 8,000
- Main event
- Ladakh Marathon
- Featured race
- 122-km Silk Route Ultra
- Ultra start
- Kyagar village in Nubra Valley
- Ultra route
- Through Sumur, Lakjung, Tirith, Khalsar and Khardung before crossing Khardung La
- Ultra finish
- Leh
- Administration’s goals
- Promote sports, fitness, tourism and local participation