Highest altitude marathon to pay homage to Kargil martyrs on Independence Day
The record for completing the highest altitude marathon to pay homage to Kargil martyrs on Independence Day was set by Mohan Kumar Danappa (born on April 27, 1987) of Bellary, Karnataka. He completed a 42 km run from Kargil City to Kargil War Memorial at an altitude of 10,800 ft. on August 15, 2023, holding the National flag in his right hand, as confirmed on September 18, 2023.