Dharamshala, March 24 -- The fourth edition of the world's highest and Asia's only Snow Marathon concluded successfully at Sissu, near the north portal of the Atal Tunnel, situated at an altitude of approximately 10,500 feet, in the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.

The event witnessed stellar performances from the defence forces with Naik Het Ram of the Dogra Scout Regiment (Indian Army) clinching victory in the 42 km full marathon. He clocked an impressive time of 4 hours and 15 minutes. Tamchor of Ladakh Scouts secured second place while OP Saran of the Indian Air Force finished third. In the women's category, reigning champion Tenzin Dolma successfully defended her title by completing the race in 4 hours and 46 minutes.

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