Ladakh Marathon
The World's Highest AIMS-Certified Marathon
The world's highest AIMS-certified marathon at 11,500+ feet in the Himalayas of Ladakh.
Race links
- Registration and official site Registration page and official website
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- Listing status Verified listing
- Listing updated May 21, 2026
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Time until race day
Race date: September 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM.
Key facts
| Date | September 13, 2026 |
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| Location | Leh, Ladakh, India |
| Events | Ultra Marathon, Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K |
| Official source | Registration page and official site |
| Certified course | AIMS |
| Listing status | Verified |
About
The Ladakh Marathon is the world's highest AIMS-certified marathon, held at an altitude exceeding 11,500 feet (3,500m) in the stunning Himalayan landscape of Leh, Ladakh. Now in its 13th edition, the event features six race formats including the extreme 122km Silk Route Ultra and 72km Khardung La Challenger alongside the standard marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances. Mandatory acclimatization of at least 10 days is required before race day. The event runs from September 10-13 and showcases the raw beauty of the Ladakh region.
Schedule
| Start time | 6:00 AM |
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Location
| Listed location | Leh, Ladakh, India |
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Course
| Surface | Mixed |
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| Course type | Point to point |
| Elevation gain | 500 m |
| Weather notes | Mid-September in Leh averages 5 to 20 C (41 to 68 F). Dry and sunny with intense UV radiation at altitude. Acclimatization absolutely essential. |
Race profile
| First held | 2012 |
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| Average runners | 4,000 |
Registration
| Registration page | Registration link |
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| Price | ₹2,000 to ₹8,000 |
| Participant limit | 5,000 |
Contact
| Organizer | Ladakh Marathon |
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