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Gobi March Mongolia

250km Self-Sufficiency Ultra Across the Mongolian Gobi Desert

250km across the Mongolian Gobi — nomadic grasslands, sand dunes, and ger camp hospitality over 7 days.

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Race date: June 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM.

Key facts

DateJune 14, 2026
LocationUlaanbaatar, Mongolia
Events50K, 250km self-sufficiency (7 stages)
Official sourceRegistration page and official site
Listing statusVerified

About

The Gobi March is the 4 Deserts Race Series's Mongolia stage — a 250km self-sufficiency ultra-marathon across the stunning landscapes of the Mongolian Gobi Desert over 7 days. Competitors carry all food and equipment, crossing sand dunes, dry riverbeds, rocky plateaus, and nomadic grasslands past traditional ger camps. One of the most remote and spectacular running environments on Earth, with traditional Mongolian hospitality at every stage camp.

Schedule

Start time8:00 AM

Location

Listed locationUlaanbaatar, Mongolia
VenueGobi Desert, Mongolia
AddressSouth Gobi, Mongolia

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Course

Elevation gain3500 m
Weather notesMid-June in the Gobi averages 15 to 35 C (59 to 95 F). Extreme temperature swings. Sandy and rocky terrain. Remote.

Race profile

First held2003
Average runners220

Registration

Registration pageRegistration link
Price$2,700 to $4,000
Participant limit250

Contact

OrganizerRacingThePlanet