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This is to invite you to be a part of 6th edition of LA ULTRA – THE HIGH in August 2015. It’s an ultra of the high Himalayas of Ladakh, India and one of the toughest ultra marathons in the world. We simply call it the cruelest race 🙂
Registrations are now open. You can send in your registration of interest by following this link. All information is under the ABOUT & RUNNERS section on website.
Website – http://www.laultra.in/
Registration page – http://www.laultra.in/la-
Important Dates – http://www.laultra.in/about/
There are 3 categories under LA ULTRA.
a) 111 km – one 17,400 + ft / 5,300 + m pass – 24 hr cut-off * b) 222 km – two 17,400 + ft / 5,300 + m passes – 48 hr cut-off * c) 333 km – three 17,400 + ft / 5,300 + m passes – 72 hr cut-off *
A few numbers that make this race interesting:
a) Temperatures vary from 40 C (104 F) to minus 10 C (14 F) b) 60% higher radiation than in plans c) Oxygen content is 50% of that of sea-level.
A few runners who have taken part in previous editions have put together their experiences and thoughts on running LA ULTRA – THE HIGH Here are links to a few short documentaries by them.
Ryoichi Sato
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Lisa Tamati
Bill Andrews
LA ULTRA Promo
Feel free to get back for any queries.
Looking forward to having you join us in 2015.
Cheers!
Chetan Sehgal LA ULTRA – THE HIGH M: +91 9818510208