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Marathon Deutsche Weinstraße 2026   HaWei50 50km Ultralauf 28.2.2026   3h, 6h, 12h, 24h of Santander  
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Race
Date:  12.09.2025 GPS Track Map
Event:  12. Khardung La Challenge (Ladakh Ultramarathon)
Start in (Country): Khardung village (IND)
Length/Duration: 72km
Ranking eligible: No More ultra races in Khardung village
IAU-Label: No label
Status:
Participants limit: 150
Course
Race type: road race
Elevation gain/loss: +1370m, -1920m
Course description: The Khardung La Challenge(The highest) begins at Khardung village (3975 metres) with the route involving a gentle but steady climb to the Khardung La top, one of the world’s highest passes and goes till 5370 meters / 17,618 ft & descend to 11,200ft.
Time Limit: 14h
Promoter
Organisation: Rimo Expeditions
Contact Person: Chewang Motup Goba
Address: Ladakh Marathon Khagshal, Gonpa Road, Leh, Ladakh – 194101 Jammu and Kashmir, India
Phone: +911982253348, +919910118739
Email: info[at]ladakhmarathon.com; motup[at]ladakhmarathon.com
Further Informations
Entry fee: 190-250 US$
Web page: https://ladakhmarathon.com/races/khardung-la-challenge
Miscellaneous: Runners will be provided transport to Khardung village, the starting point for the race and the registration fee includes an overnight stay there before the race.There will be 14 water stations along the route with drinks,snack and medical support.
EventID: 111905
Results Splits list of winners (M/F)
12.09.2025 72km
  (185 M, 24 F)
Mohd. Ibrahim 06:38:59 h Namgyal Lhamo 08:31:47 h
06.09.2024 72km
  (202 M, 32 F)
Jigmet Namgial 05:41:36 h Namgyal Lhamo 09:26:59 h
09.09.2023 72km
  (182 M, 29 F)
Rigzin Gyurmeth 06:31:41 h Namgyal Lhamo 08:12:42 h
09.09.2022 72km
  (140 M, 14 F)
Nawaz Hussain 06:47:20 h Namgyal Lhamo 08:27:39 h
06.09.2019 72km
  (109 M, 11 F)
Shabbir Hussain 06:53:34 h Christena Walter 10:32:44 h
07.09.2018 72km
  (107 M, 8 F)
Shabbir Hussain 06:50:38 h Konchok Dolma 11:11:40 h
09.09.2017 72km
  (72 M, 6 F)
Shabbir Hussain 06:23:51 h Shikha Pahwa 11:05:38 h
11.09.2016 71km
  (48 M, 4 F)
Tsewang Tokdan 06:53:36 h Sonam Chuskit 09:41:20 h
13.09.2015 71km
  (55 M, 3 F)
Tsewang Tokdan 06:33:41 h Skalzang Dolma 10:58:56 h
14.09.2014 71km (Partial)
  (3 M, 0 F)
Shabbir Hussain 06:35:00 h  
08.09.2013 72km (Partial)
  (3 M, 0 F)
Rigzin Norbu 06:55:02 h  
09.09.2012 72km (Partial)
  (2 M, 0 F)
Limbu Padam 08:52:20 h  
GPS Tracks
13.09.2015 71km Reconstructed/drawn on map by http://www.ladakhmarathon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Khardungla-Challenge.png
 
Age group distribution 12.09.2025 (185 men, 24 women)
Age group distribution
 
Performance distribution 12.09.2025 (185 men, 24 women)
Performance distribution
1239 Finishers over the years (1108 men, 131 women)
Finisher history
All-time results of this event. Multiple Finishers.