SIACHEN ASCENT 2026 - VIRTUAL

Run The Height. Honour The Heroes. Conquer The Glacier.

At 21,753 FT / 6,632m, at -60°C, where wind screams at 100+ km/h and frostbite hits in 2 minutes - our heroes stand guard. This is not just a battlefield. As they say, "Siachen is less a war zone than a struggle against nature"

SIACHEN ASCENT 2026 is your tribute run to the World's Highest Battlefield.

KNOW YOUR SIACHEN - World's Highest Battlefield

01 • LENGTH: 76 KM • Longest glacier in Karakoram

02 • ALTITUDE: 3,620m to 5,753m • Avg 5,500m

03 • HIGHEST POST: Bana Post - 21,753 ft / 6,632m - Named after PVC Bana Singh

04 • TEMPERATURE: -50°C to -60°C Winter - Where hell freezes over

05 • LOCATION: Eastern Karakoram • Ladakh

06 • OPERATION: Operation Meghdoot • 1984 • India secured Siachen

07 • BASE CAMP: At 12,000 ft - Where the ascent begins

08 • POSTS: 80% posts above 16,000 ft - Unimaginable deployment

THE SIZE - A RIVER OF ICE

76 KM Long / 47 Miles - The longest glacier in Karakoram & second longest outside polar regions. Area: 1,063 sq km. Thickness: 270m. From INDIRA COL at 5753m to TERMINUS at 3620m, the Siachen Glacier flows ∼76km in Eastern Karakoram, Ladakh, India.

THE CONDITIONS - WHERE HELL FREEZES OVER

Temperature: -50°C to -60°C Extreme subzero

Wind: 100+ km/h Gust conditions severe

Crevasses: 1000ft deep Hidden glacial fissures

Frostbite in 2 mins: Exposed skin at risk, hypothermia danger

Whiteouts: Near zero visibility, navigation impossible

Avalanches: High risk slope, sudden snow slides

OPERATION MEGHDOOT - 1984 - India's Daring Capture

Date: April 13, 1984

Captured: Saltoro Ridge & Siachen Glacier - Pre-emptive strike secured Bilafond La, Sia La, Gyong La passes

Holding: 40+ Years Strong - Indian Army holds dominant heights since 1984

Strategic Importance: Blocks Pak-China Link - Prevents Pakistan-China military linkup, secures Ladakh

BANA POST - 21,753 FT - World's Highest Battlefield Post

Named After: Naib Subedar Bana Singh, Param Vir Chakra

Operation Rajiv - 1987: Captured from Quaid Post (Pakistani post)

Altitude: 6,632m elevation | 21,753 ft | LAT: 35.48°N | LON: 75.93°E

80% Posts Above 16,000 FT in Siachen Glacier region

This is why we run.

CHOOSE YOUR MISSION - RUNNING CATEGORIES

MISSION 1: 6.632 KM - BANA POST TRIBUTE

Tribute to India's Highest Post at 6632m - Named after PVC Bana Singh, Operation Rajiv 1987. Single Day Challenge. Salute the hero of Bana Post.

MISSION 2: 19.84 KM / 5 DAYS - OP MEGHDOOT TRIBUTE

Honour 1984 - 13 April 1984 - 40+ Years Since Operation Meghdoot. Complete 19.84 KM in 5 Days.

MISSION 3: 76 KM / 15 DAYS - CONQUER THE GLACIER ULTIMATE

Endurance Expedition • Saltoro Ridge • Extreme High Altitude. 76 KM - the entire length of Siachen. 15 Days. For the unstoppable spirit.

6.632KM | 19.84KM | 76KM/15 DAYS

PARTICIPANT REWARDS - FINAL KIT

Every finisher gets same premium kit - regardless of distance

PARTICIPANTS CAN COMPLETE THE MISSION BY WALK/RUN/CYCLE.

1. PREMIUM FINISHER MEDAL - With Detachable Ice-Axe Tally - A symbol of your grit, determination and respect for our heroes.

2. FRIDGE MAGNET - 1984 KM FINISHER EDITION - Exclusive Siachen-shaped magnet

3. E-CERTIFICATE - Your accomplishment, certified. Personalized Name

4. eBIB - SA-0001 - BANA POST TRIBUTE 6.632 KM - Your unique identity on the run

5. PARTICIPANT T-SHIRT (Included for All) - Wear your achievement with pride. White premium tee - "EVERY STRIDE ECHOES AT SIACHEN"

6. PLANT SEEDS - Eco-friendly Seed Balls - Plant it. Grow a tribute to our heroes.

EVENT WINDOW- 11 OCT to 25 OCT 2026

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