Half Marathon
The 21.0975km Half Marathon takes you through the outskirts of Leh and includes a loop that starts and ends at the NDS Memorial Stadium grounds. If you are not ready for the full marathon yet then running the half marathon first helps you prepare for the marathon. The beautiful race course is known for being particularly tough, despite being comparably shorter than the full marathon.
A Closer Look At The Course
Race Details
DISTANCE
21.0975 km
DATE
Sunday 14th September 2025
REPORTING TIME
05:30 hrs
CUT OFF TIME
3 hrs 45 mins
RACE START TIME
06:30 hrs
AGE LIMIT
Participant should be 16 years or older as on race day
REPORTING PLACE
NDS Memorial Stadium
CERTIFICATION
Finishers will be given a certificate with official time along with a medal
Eligibility
- Participant must have completed EITHER one Half Marathon under 3 hours within the eligibility period OR two 10km runs under 1 hour 30 minutes within the eligibility period (at least one run after 1st January 2024).
- Finisher of 2024 Ladakh 11.2km Run is eligible to register for Half Marathon.
- Finisher of previous year Ladakh Marathon, Half Marathon (21km).
Registration Type & Fee
(Inclusive of 18% GST)
1
Type I (Foreign Nationals)
2
Type II (Indian Nationals – who live outside Ladakh)
3
Type III (Ladakh Residents & serving Indian Defense Personnel )
4
Type IV (Veterans – 52yrs & above) Foreign
5
Type IV (Veterans – 52yrs & above) Indian
BIB Collection
Bibs will be distributed ONLY on Sunday 7th and Monday 8th September 2025 at NDS Memorial Stadium grounds in Leh. NO BIBS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER THESE DATES. Please ensure your BIB is pinned properly and visible at all times during the entirety of race, failure to do so will result in disqualification.
It is mandatory for participants to collect their bibs in person and are requested to bring out original photo ID.
Getting to the start point
Participants are encouraged to walk to NDS Memorial Stadium located opposite the LAHDC Secretariat in Leh as there will be road closures.
Baggage deposit
Facilities available at the holding area inside the stadium.
Hydration points & medical support
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.
08 Hydration & Aid stations providing with:
- Water – refill facility – participants are requested to bring out their own hydration packs and bottles.
- Energy drinks served in biodegradable cups.
- Fresh fruits.
Toilet Facilities
Toilet facilities along the course are environment friendly dry pits.
Course Description
Half Marathon
Starting from the NDS Memorial Stadium, the 21km marathon route follows a slight decline of 1.5km till the diversion road of Saboo village. You then turn left at the Saboo gate and slightly ascend for another 1.5km towards Saboo village. Leaving the Saboo road you turn right towards Mahabodhi Centre, the route gradually descends. Take a left turn towards Devachan, runners will experience a gradual uphill for about 400m followed by a steady downhill slope at the end you reach the Leh-Manali highway. From here you follow the highway past Sindhughat for 2km and then take a loop to follow the Manali-Leh highway back to the village of Choglamsar. The forthcoming 6 km stretch marks the challenging segment of this race which entails a long, steady incline till finishing point.
