The 05km run is the shortest race and has attracted the widest participation among runners across different age groups and genders. This race is particularly for fun and is open to everyone ranging from students to elders, armed forces and families stationed at Leh, and tourists who happen to be in Leh during the marathon time.
05km
07:30 hrs
Saturday 13 September 2025
Participant should be 12 years or older as on race day
06:00 hrs
NIL
NDS Memorial Stadium
All participants will get a medal
(Inclusive of 18% GST)
Bibs will be distributed from Sunday 7th to Tuesday 9th September 2025 at NDS Memorial Stadium grounds in Leh. Participants have to collect their bibs in person and are requested to bring out original photo ID.
Participants are encouraged to walk to NDS Memorial Stadium located opposite the LAHDC Secretariat in Leh as there will be road closures.
Beginning with the 8th edition of Ladakh Marathon in 2019, we have made a conscious decision to make this event free of single use plastic. We are thankful to all participants and request for continued support in our effort to reduce the use of plastic and help us in protecting our fragile environment.
01 Hydration & Aid stations providing with:
Water – refill facility – participants are requested to bring out their own hydration packs and bottles.Toilet facilities will be only at the holding area.
Starting from the N.D.S. Memorial Stadium the 05km route follows the Marathon course along the Leh-Manali highway till a little before the ITBP camp from where it makes a U-turn and retraces steps to the start point.