The Snow Marathon League climbs higher into the Trans-Himalaya, bringing the World's Highest and Asia's Only Snow Marathon experience in Ladakh to Kargil-Drass, which is Ladakh's dramatic winter gateway and one of the coldest inhabited regions on Earth.
Set against immense mountains, snowbound valleys and the stark grandeur of the Trans-Himalaya, the hub of Kargil and Drass provide an extraordinary stage for a race that is as much about discovery as it is about endurance. Here, every breath matters and every kilometre becomes an achievement.
The crisp, thin mountain air, deep winter snow, dramatic terrain and extraordinary landscapes combine to create a running experience unlike any other. From the rugged character of Kargil to the legendary winter landscape of Drass, runners will experience Ladakh at its most raw, remote and magnificent form.
Come to challenge your limits. Come to discover a side of Ladakh few ever experience. And run where the Himalayas demand everything you have.
Snow Marathon Lahaul 2026 is open for all age groups and gender. You can choose your running category on the basis of your experience, proficiency and running goals.
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The 4th Edition of Snow Marathon Lahaul unfolded amidst dramatic weather challenges as the Trans-Himalayan region was blanketed in unseasonal, heavy snowfall since late February. An active low-pressure system over the North-Western Himalayas triggered this relentless snow, leading to road closures and logistical uncertainties. However, undeterred by nature’s trials, the spirit of adventure prevailed.
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Kieren D'souza is a star runner and endurance athlete that India is proud of having. He has several firsts to his credit, including being the first Indian to qualify for and finish the 246 km Greece Spartathlon. A full time Ultra and Trail Runner since 2015, Kieren has been chasing dreams all over the Indian Himalayas and has combined mountaineering with climbing and has established several Fastest Known Times, running up and down peaks in matter of hours, which seasoned climbers do over days!
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Snow Marathon Lahaul is being organised by Reach India through its team of highly seasoned experts from the world of mountain adventure sports. Together the team has successfully organised a number of expeditions, adventure events and outdoor sporting activities in the Himalayas over the years.
