The Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon organised by LAHDC Leh and Adventure Sports Foundation of Ladakh (ASFL) has set a new achievement for UT Ladakh by becoming the World’s Highest Frozen Lake Half Marathon, as officially registered in the Guinness Book of World Records. The event witnessed the participation of around 75 runners from across the world and covered a distance of 21.9 km, commencing from Lukung village and concluding at Maan village.

Sustainable and Responsible Marathon

CEC LAHDC Leh, Adv Tashi Gyalson, mentioned that the Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon promotes winter tourism in Ladakh, a world-famous tourist destination, and showcases a sustainable and responsible marathon, encouraging a zero-waste concept. This event also boosts the local homestays and provides a round-the-year stable livelihood in the rural border villages. He assured the Hill Council’s support in promoting the marathon responsibly and within the carrying capacity of the surroundings.

Efforts to Promote Year-long Tourism

Executive Councillor, RDD, Tashi Namgyal shared that the Hill Council has always deliberated on extending the potential of the tourism sector by promoting it as a year-long tourist destination. The Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon is an attempt to promote the scope of tourism in the eastern border villages of Ladakh beyond the limited summer season of tourism. The marathon runners were termed as the ambassadors of sustainable tourism promoted in Ladakh.

MCQ on India’s First Frozen Lake Marathon

  1. Which state/UT is the host of ‘India’s First Frozen Lake Marathon’?
    A. Sikkim
    B. Arunachal Pradesh
    C. Ladakh
    D. Uttarakhand
    Correct Answer: C. Ladakh
    Explanation: India’s first “frozen-lake marathon” was organised at Pangong Tso lake in the union territory of Ladakh. This event was held at an altitude of 13,862 feet and cover a distance of 21 kilometers. This marathon is called the ‘Last Run’ to highlight the issue of climate change.
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