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.
Race links
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- Listing status Verified listing
- Listing updated May 23, 2026
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Time until race day
Race date: June 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM.
Key facts
| Date | June 14, 2026 |
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| Location | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
| Events | 50K, 250km self-sufficiency (7 stages) |
| Official source | Registration page and official site |
| Listing status | Verified |
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 time | 8:00 AM |
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Location
| Listed location | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
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| Venue | Gobi Desert, Mongolia |
| Address | South Gobi, Mongolia |
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Course
| Elevation gain | 3500 m |
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| Weather notes | Mid-June in the Gobi averages 15 to 35 C (59 to 95 F). Extreme temperature swings. Sandy and rocky terrain. Remote. |
Race profile
| First held | 2003 |
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| Average runners | 220 |
Registration
| Registration page | Registration link |
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| Price | $2,700 to $4,000 |
| Participant limit | 250 |
Contact
| Organizer | RacingThePlanet |
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