The Sarhad Shauryathon 2025 was held on Sunday at the historic Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Ladakh witnessing the enthusiastic participation of over 2,5000 athletes from across the country. The event was organized by Indian Army, in collaboration with Sarhad Foundation, Pune, and the local civil administration of Kargil.
The marathon was flagged off by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, along with Chief Executive Councillor of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon, and Lieutenant General Ritesh Bhalla, General Officer Commanding of the 14 Corps.
The high-altitude event featured four race categories – twenty-one kilometres, ten kilometres, five kilometres, and three kilometres – turning Dras into a vibrant hub of patriotism, unity, and physical endurance.