Come February 20, 2023, Ladakh will be hosting the Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon, lovingly called
The Last Run, first of its kind in India. The name may sound grim but so is the issue of global warming and climate change. The marathon, organised by Adventure Sports Foundation of Ladakh, is an effort to bring awareness about the issue of climate change through sports.

The 21 km long marathon is first of its kind in India and the choice of venue is perfect for this. Registrations are already underway for this event.



You don’t just up and run for this marathon. The marathon trail is going to be tricky because of ice and cold conditions so selection of runners will be based on previous experiences of marathons and other high-altitude adventure sports (10,000 ft and above). Runners will have to go through the mandatory acclimatisation process.

The marathon will take place at an altitude of 13,862 ft, making it the first marathon in the world to ever take place at this altitude. That’s a chance for a Guinness World Record right there.
The entire 21 km stretch of the Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon will be across Pangong Tso. Now that’s going to be not only a unique run but also one of the most stunning runs ever.

It is imperative to note that only a limited number of runners will be selected for this as the region is already an ecologically sensitive region.

Interested runners will have to opt for the marathon package (9D/8N), which is inclusive of acclimatisation training, stay, food, airport transfer to and from Leh.