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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

AGE ELIGIBILITY as on 8th September 2024 for various runs is:

05km Run for Fun 11.2km Run Half Marathon (21.0975km) Marathon (42.195km) Khardung La Challenge (72km) Silk Route Ultra (122km) Veterans (all races)
12 years 14 years 16 years 18 years 20 years 24 years 52 years
 

NEW: ELIGIBILITY PERIOD

ELIGIBLE/QUALIFYING RUNS FOR THE 11TH EDITION OF LADAKH MARATHON SHOULD HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BETWEEN 8TH SEPTEMBER 2022 AND 7TH APRIL 2024, AND AT LEAST ONE RUN MUST BE AFTER 1ST JANUARY 2023 AS PER CRITERIA.

 

A NOTE ON HIGH ALTITUDE RUNNING

Any person who travels to high altitude places (above 2500m) experiences altitude sickness as body needs to adjust to change in oxygen levels. If one allows the body enough time, most people could adjust to altitudes. And it depends entirely on one’s personal body condition to acclimatise. Participants should be in good physical condition to adapt and be able to run at high altitude of Ladakh at 11,500ft. The shortest run of 05km may sound to be the easiest but running same at such high altitude is an altogether different experience. So arriving early for your run is imperative, important and should not be taken in a light manner.

 

A NOTE ON BIB COLLECTION

RACE BIB COLLECTION DATES
Silk Route Ultra (122km) Tuesday 27th August and Wednesday 28th August 2024
Khardungla Challenge (72km) Tuesday 27th August and Wednesday 28th August 2024
Marathon (42km) Sunday 1st September and Monday 2nd September 2024
Half Marathon (21km) Sunday, 1st September, Monday, 2nd September, and Tuesday, 3rd September 2024
11.2km Run Sunday, 1st September, Monday, 2nd September, and Tuesday, 3rd September 2024
05km Run for Fun Sunday, 1st September, Monday, 2nd September, and Tuesday, 3rd September 2024
 

ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATION NOTES

The following eligibility criteria are mandatory for all participants of all runs, except the 5km Run for Fun. Entries for these categories will be screened and if you do not fulfil the requirement the organiser has the right to reject your application.

  • It is mandatory for all participants to collect running bib in person. Please schedule your travel plan and itinerary as per BIB collection dates.
  • From the 11th edition of Ladakh Marathon in 2024 running bib will not be given to any other person/fellow participant and no authority letter shall be accepted, this is for safety of all participants.
  • If any participant is found wearing another participants’ BIB, he/she will be disqualified and not allowed future participation in Ladakh Marathon.
    • Eligible / qualifying runs for the 11th edition of Ladakh Marathon should have been completed between 8th September 2022 and 7th April 2024, and at least one run must be after 1st January 2023 as per criteria.
    • Stadium runs do not count as qualifying runs.
    • 24-Hour runs do not count as qualifying runs.
    • Virtual Runs do not count as qualifying runs.
    • Personal timings recorded using Garmin/Strava etc do not count.
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    ELIGIBILITY PERIOD: ELIGIBLE/QUALIFYING RUNS FOR LADAKH MARATHON SHOULD HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BETWEEN 8TH SEPTEMBER 2022 AND 7TH APRIL 2024, AND AT LEAST ONE RUN MUST BE AFTER 1ST JANUARY 2023 AS PER CRITERIA.

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11.2KM Run

Participant must have completed EITHER two 10km run under 1 hour 45 minutes within the eligibility period (at least one run after 1st January 2023) OR one Half Marathon under 3hrs 30 minutes after 1st January 2023.

HALF MARATHON

  • 1. 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 2023).
  • 2. Finisher of 2023 Ladakh 11.2km Run is eligible to register for Half Marathon.
  • 3. Finisher of previous year Ladakh Half Marathon (21km).

MARATHON

 
  • 1. Participant must have completed EITHER one Marathon under 6hrs after 1st January 2023 OR two Half Marathons under 3hrs within the eligibility period (at least one run after 1st January 2023).
  •  2. Finisher of 2023 Ladakh Marathon is eligible to register for Marathon.
  •       3. Finisher of 2023 Ladakh Half Marathon is eligible to register for Marathon.
  • 4. Finisher of previous years Ladakh Marathon/Half Marathon AND having one Half Marathon under 3 hours after 1st January 2023.

NOTE ON ULTRA RUNS: The Silk Route Ultra & Khardungla Challenge runs are amongst the toughest and highest Marathons in the world. Acclimatisation is of utmost importance for these runs. Acclimatisation is your body’s adaptation to the altitude and is not determined by individual fitness levels.

It is mandatory that you arrive in Leh minimum of 10 days ahead for these runs and collect your running bib in person at the Ladakh Marathon EXPO on Tuesday 27th August and Wednesday 28th August 2024. Also it is mandatory for participants of these two ultra runs to bring their own hydration packs.

KHARDUNGLA CHALLENGE (72km)

Participant who fulfils any one option listed below is eligible to APPLY for this run with a non-refundable application fee of Rs 3,000. Please ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria before submitting your application.

  • 1. Finisher of 2023 Ladakh Marathon (42km) OR Khardungla Challenge (72km).
  • 2. Finisher of two Full Marathons under 5hrs within the eligibility period (at least one after 1st January 2023)
  • 3. Finisher of previous years Ladakh Marathon (42km) AND one Full Marathon under 5hrs after 1st January 2023
  • 4. Finisher of EITHER two 70km Ultra Marathons under 11hrs within the eligibility period (at least one after 1st January 2023) OR two Ultra Marathons above 70km with a pace of 6km/hr (at least one after 1st January 2023)
  • 5. Finisher of a Full Marathon under 5hours AND a 50km Ultra Marathon under 6hrs within the eligibility period (at least one after 1st January 2023).
  •      6. Finisher of 2022 Ladakh Marathon (42km) and one Full Marathon after 1st January 2023.
 

Application will be confirmed once documents submitted towards eligibility criteria have been verified within 10 working days, after which payment link will be shared for balance registration fee. The organiser reserves the right to disallow / disqualify any participant who is known or suspected to be physically unfit to participate in this run. Please note that the number of participants to this run is restricted to a maximum of 250.

 
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SILK ROUTE ULTRA (122km)

Participant who fulfils any one option listed below is eligible to APPLY for this run with a non-refundable application fee of Rs 3,000. Please ensure that you meet the eligibility before submitting your application.

  • 1. Finisher of 2023 Khardung La Challenge under 13 hours.
  • 2. Participant of 2023 Silk Route Ultra.
  • 3. Finisher of previous years Silk Route Ultra.
  • 4. Finisher of an Ultra Marathon of 100km under 14hrs or above 100km with a pace of 7km/hr AND one Marathon under 5hrs, both after 1st January 2023.
  • 5. Finisher of Khardung la Challenge of previous years under 13 hours AND having either an Ultra Marathon of 100km under 14hrs or a Marathon under 5hrs, both after 1st January 2023.

Application will be confirmed once documents submitted towards eligibility criteria have been verified within 10 working days, after which payment link will be shared for balance registration fee. The organiser reserves the right to disallow / disqualify any participant who is known or suspected to be physically unfit to participate in this run. Please note that the number of participants to this run is restricted to a maximum of 60.

Besides the above, the following nationalities cannot participate in the Silk Route Ultra and the Khardung La Challenge as they are excluded from the restricted area permit which is required for the Khardung La pass.

a. Citizens of Afghanistan, China, Pakistan and foreign nationals having their origin in these countries

b. Diplomatic passport holders