ISLAMABAD: Endure Sports is holding a four-day Karakorum Ultra (Khaplue League) from 5th of September in Khaplu Valley. One of the standout initiatives by Endure Sports is the Khaplu League, Pakistan’s first high-altitude trail running series, scheduled from September 5th to 8th, 2024, with the main race taking place on September 7.
The event is set in Thalay Broq, at an altitude of 3,544 meters, within the scenic Khaplu Valley in Ghanche District, Gilgit-Baltistan. The Truth International (TTI) has become the Media Partner of the Endure Sports.
The Khaplu League features a 55.4-kilometer ultra trail marathon and a 21.1-kilometer half trail marathon, open to both male and female participants. To support local athletes, Endure Sports is offering 20 free entries to participants from Gilgit-Baltistan, along with prizes for all finishers. In line with its commitment to environmental conservation, the organization plans to plant 200 fruit trees in 22 villages across Khaplu Valley and 1,000 Safeda plants under the glacier above the valley.
The Khaplu League serves as a pioneering event and a pilot run, setting the stage for future high-altitude trail running competitions in Pakistan. With the event, Endure Sports invites all running clubs and communities across the nation to participate, offering five free entries per club, and ensuring that participants have access to race support stations every 10 to 12 kilometers.
Through this groundbreaking event, Endure Sports continues its mission to bring together sports, unity, and environmental conservation, making a meaningful impact on both the sporting community and the environment in Pakistan.
TTI becomes Media Partner of Endure Sports
Earlier, Endure Sports announced an exciting media partnership with The Truth International (TTI). The Truth International is an Islamabad-based media organization, running a website, a fortnightly magazine, a YouTube channel and a Research Department.
The collaboration is set to offer enhanced insights and updates, furthering Endure Sports’ mission to promote eco-friendly tourism, environmental protection, and community development through endurance sports.
Meanwhile, audiences can look forward to exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes content, special reports, and the opportunity to follow along as Endure Sports embarks on this remarkable journey.
Endure Sports (PVT) Limited is recognized as a premier sports agency committed to the promotion of high-altitude trail running events throughout Pakistan. The organization’s mission is to inspire athletes across the nation by hosting high-caliber events that provide opportunities for both aspiring and professional athletes. By fostering exceptional talent in endurance sports, Endure Sports aims to elevate the standard of these disciplines and seeks partnerships with sponsors to further enhance the quality and impact of its initiatives.
Central to Endure Sports’ objectives is the promotion of sports in Pakistan, particularly through the provision of free coaching in long-distance endurance running for individuals of all age groups. The agency is dedicated to fostering unity by embracing diversity, ensuring that no discrimination occurs based on caste, creed, gender, color, religion, sect, or political affiliation. The “Fit, Clean, and Green Pakistan” initiative spearheaded by Endure Sports raises awareness on environmental hygiene, glacier preservation, drug abuse prevention, tree plantation, pollution control, and general health, contributing to the vision of a healthier and more environmentally conscious nation.
The mission of Endure Sports also includes elevating Pakistan’s image on the global stage by representing the country at international sporting events and organizing competitions within Pakistan that meet international standards. Additionally, the agency is deeply invested in promoting eco-tourism, aiming to showcase Pakistan’s rich cultural and natural heritage. A key focus is on engaging local communities, encouraging them to participate in sports and social causes that benefit society at large.
