Ladakh Marathon 12th Edition 11th - 14th September
Race Day Is:
- Thursday 11 September 2025 for the 122km Silk Route Ultra
- Friday 12 September 2025 for the 72km ultra Khardung La Challenge
- Saturday 13 September 2025 for the 05km Run for Fun
- Sunday 14 September 2025 for Marathon, Half Marathon, 11.2km Run
Transportation & Road Closure
Leh being a small town, starting point of all races except the two ultras, is within walking distance from the town centre approximately 2 to 3km. Participants of the two ultra races, Silk Route Ultra and Khardung La Challenge, have to report to the NDS Stadium a day prior to the race day (timings will be given closer to race day) and are transported to start point.
From 6pm Thursday 11th to 5pm Friday 12th September no vehicular movement is allowed across the Khardungla pass between Kyagar Village and Leh main market. On Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September 2025, there will be partial road closure in Leh town along the course of Ladakh Marathon races to facilitate smooth running.
Baggage Deposit
Participants of Marathon, Half Marathon, 11.2Km Run and 05Km Run for Fun can deposit their belongings at baggage counters which will be located at the holding area inside the NDS Stadium. These can be collected back from the same counters in the holding area after the race. Please keep your drop bags labelled before-hand to avoid inconvenience at baggage drop counter. Participants are advised not to keep electronic gadgets or valuable items in their deposit/drop bags.
For the Silk Route Ultra and the Khardungla Challenge there will be several places to layer off along the course of respective challenges, besides the baggage deposit counter at start line. Please DO NOT hand over your layering on/off bags to mobile volunteers along the course of any race. Please DO NOT keep any valuables / electronic items in your deposit/drop bags.
Disclaimer
All information is required on the bags being deposited at the starting line for identification purposes.
The organiser will not be responsible for any loss and /or damages, personal or otherwise, to the belongings deposited.
The organiser reserves the right to check and reject any belongings deposited.
Participants Benefits
Participants will receive the following:
- Ladakh Marathon T-Shirt
- Running Bib and Timing chip (for timed races)
- Those who complete the race within cut-off times will get a Finisher medal at finish line
- Fresh hot refreshments, fruits and drinks (water and juices) are provided at finish point till 1:30PM only
- A cultural extravaganza is organised for participants at finish point. There will be local folk dance and soulful music to wear off your tiredness of the race. We will make sure that you have a memorable evening with everlasting memories of the event.
Unclaimed Belongings
Participants can collect their belongings from the Marathon Hub after Race Day between 8.30am and 2:00pm until 18th Sept 2025, if not collected at the finish point on race day.
Medical & Volunteer Support
The event is organised with the support of the administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), the Indian Army 14 Corps, the Indian Air Force, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and numerous associations all of which contribute to the smooth conduct of the Ladakh Marathon.
Dropping Out
Should you need to drop out during the race, please notify a race official / volunteer who will assist you in getting to the finish area.
Finish Line, Distribution of Medals and Award Ceremony
The finish line for 05km, 11.2km Run, Half Marathon and Marathon is the N.D.S. Memorial Stadium grounds, and for the Silk Route Ultra and the Khardung La Challenge finish line is Main Market, Leh town. We ask all participants to respect the finish line area and ensure that celebrations do not interfere with other participants’ finish line experience. Participants of all races who complete within the cut-off time will get a finisher medal.
The winners of ultra races, Silk Route Ultra and Khardung La Challenge, are felicitated on Friday 12th September at the finish line Leh Main market.
The winners of Marathon, Half Marathon and 11.2Km Run are felicitated on Sunday 14th September during the award ceremony which will start around 11am at N.D.S. Memorial Stadium grounds.