Second edition of Ladakh's Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon took place on February 20

On February 20, Ladakh hosted the second Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon, dubbed "the world's highest frozen lake marathon." With assistance from the Administration Union Territory of Ladakh and the 14 Corps of the Indian Army, the Adventure Sports Foundation of Ladakh had arranged the event.

120 runners from seven nations competed in the run in two distinct distance categories: 10 km and 21 km. Chief guest of the evening was Secretary of Sports Ravinder Kumar, who was escorted by Chushul Constituency Councillor Konchok Stanzin.

The purpose of this race, which went by the moniker "theastrun," was to raise awareness of the speed at which the Himalayan glaciers are melting. Given the effects of global warming, this may be the final run on the frozen Pangong lake. As the Chushul council member said, it also seeks to develop winter tourism in areas like as Changthang. 

Participants in the event included residents of Pangong regions including Maan, Merak, Spangmik, and Phobrang, who also hosted the runners. On this day, they also presented a variety of cultural acts. 

The race was officially one of the hardest marathons in the world because it took place at an altitude of 14,273 feet in the midst of severe snowfall and lows of -15°C.