Please review our Rules and Regulations below to ensure you are aware of the conditions and procedures. By completing your registration, you acknowledge and agree to same.
Ladakh Marathon, the highest AIMS certified marathon, is an event held annually since 2012 comprising of following 6 (six) running disciplines.
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Discipline / Race name
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Distance
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Race date
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Silk Route Ultra
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122km
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Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Khardung La Challenge
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72km
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Friday, September 11, 2026
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Marathon
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42.195km
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Sunday, September 13, 2026
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Half Marathon
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21.0975km
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Sunday, September 13, 2026
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11.2km Run
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11.2km
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Sunday, September 13, 2026
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Run for Fun
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05km
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Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Ladakh Marathon is promoted and organised by High Altitude Sports Foundation Ladakh, a not–for–Profit Private non–Government company, hereinafter referred to as “Event Organiser”.
These must be adhered to strictly and the event organiser has the right to verify the age of participants before, during, and after the race.
a) Please do not apply more than one entry per person. Multiple applications will be rejected. However, participants of the Khardung La Challenge and Silk Route Ultra can also register for any of the other four races of the Ladakh Marathon 2026 that are held two days later on 12th and 13th September.
b) Before submitting registration an applicant must ensure to provide true, accurate, current, and complete information as requested in the application form. Registration will not be accepted if an applicant knowingly submits false information.
c) Registration for the Ultra races – 122km Silk Route Ultra and 72km Khardung La Challenge is by way of submitting an application with a non-refundable application deposit of Rs. 3,000. Before submitting the application for Ultra races participant must ensure that he/she meets the eligibility criteria, provide true, accurate, current, and complete information as requested in the application form. Application will not be accepted if an applicant knowingly submits false information.
d) By submitting a registration all participants agree and accept to the “Rules and Regulations 2026” and “Acknowledgement of Risks & Indemnity Agreement 2026” of the Ladakh Marathon. And if a participant is below the age of 18 years, the guardian has to confirm his/her relation with the participant and agree and accept to the “Rules and Regulations 2026” and “Acknowledgement of Risks & Indemnity 2026”.
e) Participants of 11.2km Run, Half Marathon, Marathon, Khardung La Challenge and Silk Route Ultra are to provide details of previous marathons along with finisher certificates as per the Eligibility Criteria at the time of registration.
f) All participants must agree and sign the Risk & Indemnity Agreement. And if a participant is below the age of 18 years, the guardian has also signed the ‘waiver’ and written his/her relation with the participant.
g) All participants are to refrain from display of political, religious, or racial propaganda of any nature on apparel or gear worn or used by participants during the race(s). Any participant found in violation of this rule will be disqualified.
h) Application fee – Please read this section before you register.
i) Registrations for the 13th edition of the Ladakh Marathon will open on Thursday 19th February 2026 and close on Monday 23rd March 2026.
Participation in the event is subject to entry confirmation. Entries will not be accepted if:
a) Finisher certificates submitted as proof of eligibility criteria are found to be incorrect.
b) Submission of incorrect documentation or information of your entry.
In such cases the registration shall be deemed cancelled, 50% of registration fee paid will be deducted and balance amount will be refunded.
By submitting application participants also acknowledge and agree that they need to arrive in Leh town as per guidelines recommended by the Ladakh Marathon. Acclimatisation is imperative and important if you are a participant of the Ladakh Marathon.
1. Cancellation of registration is permitted up to May 31, 2026 and is to be communicated in written from your registered email ID to info@ladakhmarathon.com.
2. Request for cancellation/refund of registration will not be entertained beyond May 31, 2026 except for serving defence personnel category.
3. Entries Not Accepted
Participation in the event is subject to entry confirmation. Entries will not be accepted if:
a) Finisher certificates submitted as proof of eligibility criteria are found to be incorrect.
b) Submission of incorrect documentation or information of your entry.
In such cases the registration shall be deemed cancelled, 50% of registration fee paid will be deducted and balance amount will be refunded.
4. If your registration is rejected by the organiser whereby incorrect documentation is submitted as stated above in clause III, 50% of registration fee paid will be deducted and balance amount will be refunded. So, please ensure that you submit correct documents.
5. Registration fees shall not be refunded by virtue of non-participation, including failure by a confirmed participant to collect his/her bib from the Ladakh Marathon Expo or not allowed to run on the race day if found not fit to run.
6. Registration fee is non-refundable and entry will not be deferred if
a) participant is unable to travel due to reasons such as injury, illness, travel related issues or any other personal reason
b) Participant is pulled out of race due to any medical issue
c) During the race participant is found boarding any support vehicle/ambulance or taking supplemental oxygen or is accompanied/supported by any unofficial person
7. If a foreign national fails to secure a valid visa for travel to India, there will be no refund of registration fee. All foreigners are advised to check travel restrictions to India, if any, before submitting registration.
8. Change of race category is permitted ONLY up to May 31, 2026 by way of written intimation to the organisers from your registered email ID to info@ladakhmarathon.com. Participants will be charged Rs 1,000 (Indian Nationals) and US$20 (Foreign Nationals) towards processing fee. Please ensure timely written intimation for any change of race category.
9. Transfer of registration to next year is permitted ONLY up to Sunday, May 31, 2026 by way of written intimation to the organisers from your registered email ID to info@ladakhmarathon.com. Post May 31, 2026 no request for transfer shall be entertained. Please ensure timely written intimation for transfer of registration.
10. Refund process towards registrations cancelled up to Sunday, May 31, 2026 or entries not accepted due to incorrect documentation will be processed after Saturday, August 01, 2026. Processing fee of Rs 1000/- will be deducted and balance amount refunded back.
It is mandatory for all confirmed participants to collect running BIBs (and timing chips) in person from the EXPO. Please schedule your travel plan and itinerary as per bib collection dates listed below:
For Silk Route Ultra and Khardungla Challenge – Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August 2026.
For Marathon, Half Marathon, 11.2km Run and 05km Run for Fum – Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September 2026.
(i) Participants must always follow the organisers, race officials, course marshalls, and volunteer instructions. The event organiser reserves the right to disqualify participants who refuse to follow instructions of the race officials.
(ii) Participants must conduct themselves in sportsmanlike manner and respect race officials, fellow runners, and the local people of Ladakh.
(iii) All participants are to refrain from display of political, religious, or racial propaganda of any nature on apparel or gear worn or used by participants during the race(s). Any participant found in violation of this rule will be disqualified.
(iv) During the race if a participant is found boarding the ambulance/sweep vehicle, he/she will be disqualified.
v) Use of portable/supplementary oxygen is not permitted. Participant will be disqualified if he/she is found using supplementary oxygen.
vi) Participants must run/walk the entire course on their own strength.
vii) Selfie sticks, GoPro mounts, or any camera rigging that is not attached directly to the head or torso are banned on the course of all six races.
viii) It is mandatory for participants of the ultra races to carry their own hydration pack.
ix) Littering is strictly prohibited along the race course(s). Please carry back your empty gel sachets and energy bar wrappers or bin them at aid stations.
x) During the race if the vitals of a participant are found to be abnormal then our medical team will have the right to pull you out of the race. Their decision is final and binding
xi) No family member/friend/support crew is allowed to accompany participants during the races.
xii) No family member/friend/support crew is allowed to accompany during the races or stay with participants of the two Ultra races – Silk Route Ultra and Khardungla Challenge.
xiii) Participants of the Ultra races must be present in Leh and report at the NDS Stadium for race briefing to travel together with fellow participants.
xiv) Please ensure that your timing chip is fastened securely. Your net running time can only be measured if you step on the timing mats laid out at the start and finish line. Likewise, you must step on all mats laid out enroute the marathon course. You will be disqualified if your intermediate times are not recorded.
xv) Participants must ensure that they are Medically and Physically fit to participate in the event.
xvi) If a participant is suffering from any chronic disease such as heart disease or high blood pressure then he/she should not participate in the event. The event organiser reserves the right to disallow / disqualify any participant who is known or suspected to be physically unfit to participate in the event.
Below are the cut-off times and points. Please note that these are subject to change should the organisers deem it necessary.
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RACE
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START
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FINISH
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Cut-off time
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11.2 KM Run
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6:30 a.m.
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8:30 a.m.
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2 hrs
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Half Marathon
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6:15 a.m.
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10:00 a.m.
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3 hrs 45 min
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Marathon
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6:00 a.m.
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12:45 p.m.
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6 hrs 45 mins
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Road closure on Sunday, September 13, 2026 is till 1:15 p.m. If a participant is lagging behind the cut-off time, he/she must retire from the race or may be asked to leave the course.
(Cut-off is stage-wise)
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Cut-off Points
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Cut-off time
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Stage
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Khardungla top
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11:00 am / 8 hrs
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I
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South Pulu
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1:30 pm / 10 hrs 30 min
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II
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Mendak mor (turn)
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3:00 pm / 12 hrs
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III
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Finish point
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5:00 pm / 14 hrs
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Finisher
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Please note that these points and times are subject to change should the organisers deem it necessary. The final cut-off is at 14 hours (5 p.m.) and if you have not reached the cut-off points within the given time as stated above, you must leave and retire from the race immediately and get on to a sweep vehicle. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. All support along this route will be withdrawn from various stages after respective cut-off time has lapsed.
(Cut-off is stage-wise)
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Cut-off Points
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Cut-off time
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Stage
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Khalsar Village
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11:00 p.m. / 4 hrs
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I
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Khardung Village
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3:00 a.m. / 8 hrs
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II
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Khardungla top
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11:00 a.m. / 16 hrs
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III
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South Pulu
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1:30 p.m. / 18 hrs 30 min
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IV
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Mendak mor (turn)
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3:00 p.m. / 20 hrs
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V
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Finish point
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5:00 pm / 22 hrs
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Finisher
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Please note that these points and times are subject to change should the organisers deem it necessary. The final cut-off is at 22 hours (5 p.m.) and if you have not reached the cut-off points within the given time as stated above, you must leave and retire from the race immediately and get on to a sweep vehicle. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. All support along this route will be withdrawn from various stages after respective cut-off time has lapsed.
Ladakh Marathon will not be responsible for any loss and/or damage to the belongings and items deposited at the event baggage drop facility. Ladakh Marathon also reserves the right to open and examine any bag or item deposited for security purposes.
Official Time and Net Time (with Start and Finish times) will be provided to participants who have completed their registered run within the cut-off time. Your net time will be your official time.
Official finishers: All participants of Marathon, Half Marathon and 11.2km Run who finish within the official cut-off time will receive a finisher medal and finisher certificate.
Unofficial finishers: All participants of Marathon, Half Marathon and 11.2km Run who cross the finish line after the cut-off time and until road closure which is 1:15 p.m. will not have an official result listing and finisher certificate but will still receive a finisher medal.
1.Participants acknowledge that it is their responsibility to understand the risks and determine that they have an appropriate fitness level to participate safely in such a physically challenging event.
2. Any participant/person who is suffering from any chronic disease such as heart disease or high blood pressure should not participate in the event. Event organiser reserves the right to disallow/disqualify any participant who is known or suspected to be physically unfit to participate in the event.
3. Participants must be aware that medical services may not be readily available or accessible during some or all the time while they are participating in the event.
4. During acclimatisation period in Ladakh, participants must monitor their oxygen saturation levels and visit the SNM Hospital in Leh if they observe, feel any signs of high altitude sickness.
Race day images of all participants will be screened visually after completion of the event. Where any of the participant is found not wearing the running bib allotted to him/her, the participant registered for that bib will be disqualified from the race and subsequent edition(s) of the event. Further, participants grant to the Ladakh Marathon and its promoters and organisers the exclusive right to the free use of their name, race day images, and videos for the promotion of the event across all social media platforms, including any broadcast, telecast, and advertising.
In case the event is cancelled due to circumstances that are beyond the control of the organisers or force majeure, all confirmed registrations for the year will automatically be carried forward to next year in same race category. There is no refund of registration fee in case of event cancellation except for serving Indian Defence Personnel.
(i) Event organiser reserves the right to modify and update the course, or make any other amendment to the event and race day procedures that it deems necessary to stage the event. Any change to the event will be communicated to participants.
(ii) Should the course distance be reduced in accordance with condition (i), for the avoidance of doubt you agree that the event is still deemed to be staged and that the event organiser will not be liable to you for any refund.
The application form and the right to participate in the event and the rights and benefits available to the participant under this application form are at the sole discretion of the event organiser, High Altitude Sports Foundation Ladakh, and cannot be transferred to any other participant/person under any circumstances. The actual participant alone shall be entitled to the rights and benefits arising out of such confirmation of participation.
The Ladakh Marathon is promoted and organised by High Altitude Sports Foundation Ladakh, a not-for Profit Private non-Government company, hereinafter referred to as “Event Organiser”.
By submitting your registration form, you agree to comply with the “Ladakh Marathon Rules & Regulations 2026” and “Acknowledgement of Risks & Indemnity Agreement 2026”.
Release: In consideration of the right to participate in the Event, which is promoted and organised by High Altitude Sports Foundation Ladakh, I agree to the terms of this Acknowledgement of Risks, Release of Liability & Indemnity Agreement 2026.
I have and do hereby fully assume all risks of illness, injury, or death. (I understand that the Event Ladakh Marathon is amongst the toughest and the highest AIMS certified race which includes certain inherent and other risks including, but not limited to, high altitude sickness, falling or slipping, landslides, rock fall, vehicular traffic, or any other natural calamity that may occur during the Event, etc.) whether they are known or unknown. These risks cannot be eliminated, and I willingly assume these risks. I understand that these risks may result in bodily injury (including paralysis), death, or damage to property. I also understand that I will not hold the Ladakh Marathon Committee persons, Officials and Volunteers, High Altitude Sports Foundation Ladakh, and all other administrators, associates, agents or employees liable of negligence in the event of any accident that may occur due to the negligence of me or any other participant on account of not following instructions or due to such acts done which are outside the Event for which I am participating. Furthermore, I hereby release and discharge Ladakh Marathon, Committee persons, Officials and Volunteers, High Altitude Sports Foundation, and all other administrators, associates, agents, or employees from all actions, claims, or demands for damages resulting out of my participation in the Event. I agree that the foregoing obligation shall be binding upon me personally as well as upon my heirs, executors, administrators, and all members of my family (including any minor accompanying me).
Authorization and Agreement: I hereby authorize any medical treatment deemed necessary in the event of any injury while participating in this Event. I agree to pay all costs of rescue and/or medical services as may be incurred on my/our behalf.
Express Assumption of Risk and Responsibility: I recognize that as the organiser of the Event, High Altitude Sports Foundation Ladakh will operate under a covenant of good faith and fair dealing but that it may find it necessary to terminate the same due to forces of nature, medical necessities, or other problems. I accept their right to take such action not only for my safety but also for the safety of all participants. I have carefully read this contract and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is an acknowledgement of risks and liability agreement between Event Organiser (High Altitude Sports Foundation Ladakh) and me.
