Joggers Run In Half Marathon Across Ladakh's Frozen Lake
75 runners took part in the world's highest frozen lake half marathon at the Pangong Lake in Ladakh, braving sub-zero conditions at a height of 13,000 feet. They made history. Photos from the occasion show people running cautiously on the icy lake to prevent sliding. Observers can be heard encouraging the runners as they slowly make their way into the lake, which registers a chilly minus 30 degrees Celsius in the winter. The union territory held its first-ever 21-km trail running event, the four-hour half marathon, on Monday from Lukung to Maan village. The activity has now established a Guinness World Record for the highest half-marathon on a frozen lake.In order to create chances for inhabitants to make a living, particularly during the winter, the marathon's objective was to encourage sustainable winter tourism in border settlements in eastern Ladakh. Personnel from the Ladakh Mountain Guide Association and the Union Territory Disaster Response Force were stationed throughout the course to guarantee the safety of the runners. After a thorough assessment and taking into account the thickness of the frozen layer of ice, the path was chosen. Following the event's successful completion, the runners were awarded medals and certificates, and the winners of the first, second, and third places in both the men's and women's categories also received monetary awards.
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