Mana Sports & Entertainment Group is preparing to deliver another chapter in the growth of one of endurance trail running’s most ambitious global championship series.
One of the most extraordinary races on the One Hundred® World Championship calendar, Ladakh Trail to Heaven returns on 7–8 August in the Indian Himalayas. Set largely above 3,500 metres, the race in the “Land of High Passes” challenges athletes across the 100-mile, 100-kilometre and marathon distances through the dramatic landscapes of Ladakh, where rugged mountain terrain, thin air and rapidly changing conditions combine to create one of the world’s most demanding endurance experiences.
Following the Markha River from Leh to Stok, the course passes beneath peaks rising above 7,000 metres through a region where Indian and Central Asian cultures have intersected for centuries. The event immerses athletes in one of the world’s most remarkable mountain environments while demanding patience, resilience and respect for the altitude.
As One Hundred®’s strategic growth partner, Mana continues to play a central role in the championship’s international development, supporting commercial strategy, media production, digital storytelling and global promotion. Ladakh Trail to Heaven reflects the vision behind the championship: connecting iconic trail races through a unified global series while preserving the identity, heritage and character of every destination.
The event also represents an important milestone in the championship season as one of the final opportunities to qualify for the One Hundred® World Championship Grand Final in Brazil. It also forms one of the three races that comprise the One Hundred Gold Slam, alongside Costa Rica 200 and Grand Trail du Cro-Magnon, recognising athletes who complete the championship’s most demanding endurance challenges across jungle, high-altitude and alpine terrain.
For Mana, Ladakh demonstrates the broader opportunity to build globally relevant sporting properties that combine elite competition with destination storytelling and meaningful cultural experiences. By helping elevate races such as Ladakh Trail to Heaven onto the international stage, Mana is supporting the long-term growth of endurance trail running while creating value for athletes, host destinations and commercial partners alike.
