The fourth edition of the Snow Marathon Lahaul, Asia’s only and the world’s highest snow marathon, is set to take place on March 23 at an altitude of 11,000 feet in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul-Spiti district. The event will challenge participants to compete in extreme high-altitude conditions.

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• The Snow Marathon Lahaul, at 11,000 feet, is the highest snow marathon in the world and the only one in Asia.
• The marathon will take place in Sissu, Lahaul-Spiti district, on March 23.
• Over 300 participants from across India will compete in categories: 42 km, 21 km, 10 km, and 5 km.
• The event aims to enhance India’s global presence in high-altitude snow marathons.
• The Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force Adventure Team will participate with elite runners.
• The Indian Army will field 25 runners, including members from Ladakh Scouts, Dogra, and Kumaon Regiments.
• Paramilitary forces like ITBP and SSB will also compete alongside elite athletes.
• The marathon emphasizes the environmental significance of Lahaul’s winter landscape and melting glaciers.
• The event aims to raise awareness about ecological challenges and the need for environmental protection in the Himalayas.
• The marathon offers a unique experience combining endurance running with cultural engagement in the region.