Leh, Sept 15: The 12th edition of the Ladakh Marathon concluded in Leh with breathtaking performances as Jammu and Kashmir’s Hans Raj and Ladakh’s Stanzin Chondol secured top honours in the men’s and women’s 42-km full marathon categories.
Full Marathon Highlights
Hans Raj clinched the men’s title with a strong run, clocking 2:47:41. Stanzin Chondol stormed to victory in the women’s section, finishing in 3:13:00, a performance that also placed her sixth overall among all male and female runners.
Participation & Scale
This year’s event drew an impressive 6,600 runners representing every Indian state and union territory, alongside participants from 30+ countries. The full marathon began and ended at Leh’s iconic NDS Stadium.
Other Race Categories & Winners
- Half Marathon: Tsetan Namgail (Men’s, 1:13:10) and Stanzin Dolkar (Women’s, 1:30:14).
- 11.2 km Run: Sonam Stanzin (Men’s, 42:39) edged Furboo Tundup by just 10 seconds; Skarma Idong Lanzes (Women’s, 47:30) dominated her category.
- Veterans’ 11.2 km: Tsewang Dorjay (Men’s) and Sarah Hanan-Bajwa (Women’s).
- Veterans’ Half Marathon: Arvind Basaiawmoit (Men’s) and Shilpa Phadke (Women’s).
- Veterans’ Full Marathon: Shyamapada Das (Men’s) and Rita Satish Patkar (Women’s). Notably, Patkar also won the Khardung La Challenge veterans’ race.
A Celebration of Endurance
The Ladakh Marathon, considered one of the world’s highest-altitude endurance events, continues to inspire athletes globally. This year’s edition underscored the spirit of resilience and unity, with remarkable close finishes, especially in the men’s 11.2 km category.
Source: Agencies
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Disclaimer: Event timings and results are based on official data available at the time of reporting.
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