CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Ladakh Marathon is a marathon held in Leh, a town in the Indian Union Territory of Ladakh. It claims to be the highest marathon in the world, held at a height of 11,500 to 17,618 feet (3,505 to 5,370 m).

Detailed explanation-2: -All participants of three races need to report at 5.00 AM at NDS Memorial Stadium, Leh. Leh being a small town, the starting point of the races is within walking distance from the town centre approximately 2-3km.

Detailed explanation-3: -Our Everest Marathon is an international high altitude adventure sports event held on May 29 every year from Mt. Everest Base Camp crisscrossing the high Sherpa trails of Khumbu valley.

Detailed explanation-4: -Himalayan Khardung La Challenge 2022: Results. Nawaz Hussain emerged as the winner of the Himalayan Khardung La Challenge 2022. The ninth edition of the Himalayan Khardung La Challenge, the world’s highest Ultra Marathon, concluded on September 9, 2022.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ladakh Marathon This run is the highest run in India, being 3500m above sea level. This marathon also includes the Khardungla Challenge, one of the toughest runs in the country, being 5370m above sea level and covering a distance of 72 kilometers.