The Snow Marathon League comes to Lahaul, the birthplace of the Snow Marathon in Asia, and the destination that started India's winter running movement.
Set deep in the spectacular Himalayas, Lahaul in winter is transformed into a world of towering snow-clad peaks, semi-frozen rivers, snowbound villages and vast, pristine landscapes. It is here where running a marathon in snow and extreme winter cold first took shape, which grew into the World's Highest and Asia's Only Snow Marathon.
Now, as the League brings the Snow Marathon to three extraordinary Himalayan destinations, Lahaul remains its beating heart. Run through the landscapes that gave shape to it all, experience the warmth and resilience of tribal mountain communities, and discover the raw beauty of a Himalayan winter at its authentic best.
This is the original. This is the iconic Snow Marathon. And this is where the snow running circuit comes to a full circle.
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.
