Ladakh Marathon & Ultra

Name: Ladakh Marathon & Ultra
Start: 2026-09-10
End: 2026-09-14
Location: Ladakh 194101, India

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Sep 10, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 · 5 days🇮🇳 Ladakh 194101, India

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The Ladakh Marathon is a marathon held in Leh, a town in the Indian Union Territory of Ladakh. It claims to be the highest marathon in the world, held at a height of 11,500 to 17,618 feet (3,505 to 5,370 m). The event's primary edition was held in 2012 and its latest edition was deferred to ...

Why attend here

September brings clear skies and crisp mountain air to Ladakh, making it the ideal window to test your endurance at the highest ultra on Earth while soaking in the stark beauty of the Khardung La pass. After the race, wander the winding lanes of Leh's old town, visit the Thiksey Monastery, and warm up with a bowl of thukpa or butter tea at a local café.

Distance from you

From Columbus, US to Ladakh 194101, IN

~14.4h · 11,536 km

Ladakh 194101

weather on the day

10 Sep 2026

22°9°

0mm1.4 m/s

14 Sep 2026

19°9°

0mm1.9 m/s

Event Details

Course

The ultimate endurance challenge, ... Central Asia with Ladakh. A demanding ultra-distance race that traverses the legendary Khardung La, one of the highest motorable mountain passes in the world. The Ladakh Marathon is a supreme test of endurance for athletes, set in the breathtaking terrains of one of the world's highest regions. Featuring the Khardungla Challenge, the highest ultra marathon globally at 5370m, participants tackle a demanding 72km course that pushes the limits of human capability.