At 74, Hyderabad man qualifies for Boston Marathon after Ladakh featNagabhushan Rao, a 74-year-old from Hyderabad, has qualified for the Boston Marathon 2026 after completing the challenging Ladakh Marathon at 11,000 feet. This September, he also completed the Ladakh Marathon, held at 11,000 feet (3,500 metres) above sea level and considered one of the toughest marathons in the world. These days, the senior runner from Hyderabad is feted everywhere and is a regular participant in major ultramarathons and marathons across the country. For Nagabhushan Rao, it is all about mindset. When I saw him complete the Chicago Marathon, I thought, why can’t I do it?