Race Coverage

Race Coverage

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GOBI MARCH (MONGOLIA) 2020 FEATURES

Gobi March 2020 Postponed due to Coronavirus / COVID-19 Gobi March 2020 Postponed due to Coronavirus / COVID-19
It is with great disappointment that we have made the decision to postpone the Gobi March 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic.   This is not a decision we have taken lightly, but with the health and safety of our par ... View More
The Gobi March 2020 Grand Slam and Grand Slam Plus Hopefuls The Gobi March 2020 Grand Slam and Grand Slam Plus Hopefuls
Find out about the individuals who, in 2020, hope to join a select band of just 78 individuals from around the world who have completed the 4 Deserts Grand Slam. Then there are those who hope to join the even more exclusive club who have complet ... View More
The RacingThePlanet Experience for Friends and Family at the Gobi March The RacingThePlanet Experience for Friends and Family at the Gobi March
  The RacingThePlanet Experience for Friends & Family at the Gobi March includes: 2 nights in a hotel Transportation to and from course and the host town Tented accommodation for one night 2 x freeze dried meals (dinner and br ... View More
Gobi March - Part of the 4 Deserts Grand Slam (and Grand Slam Plus) Gobi March - Part of the 4 Deserts Grand Slam (and Grand Slam Plus)
  Prior to 2020, only 78 people have successfully completed the 4 Deserts Grand Slam. The 4 Deserts Grand Slam Plus is even more competitive, with just eight people having taken on all five RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathons in o ... View More
Experience Mongolia! Experience Mongolia!
Mongolia is on the bucket list for any serious globe trekker for a good reason. The country has so much to offer, from experiencing the nomadic way of life to their ancient history and culture, and so many fun activities – all in a stunning lan ... View More
Join Us On An Epic Journey Back In Time Across The Great Mongol Empire Join Us On An Epic Journey Back In Time Across The Great Mongol Empire
“If you’re afraid - don’t do it, - if you’re doing it - don’t be afraid!” Genghis Khan On 21 June 2020, competitors from all walks of life and from all four corners of the globe will begin a grueling yet unforget ... View More
Women in Ultra / Multistage Races Women in Ultra / Multistage Races
Did you know that women are, statistically, more likely to finish an ultra than men? And with women's participation in ultras increasing every year, we think it's just a matter of time before we see a female win a RacingThePlanet or 4 Deserts ultra ... View More
Celebrating Ghenghis Khan during the Gobi March at the Naadam Festival Celebrating Ghenghis Khan during the Gobi March at the Naadam Festival
The lesson in 13th century warfare, and possibly history’s most divisive leader, begins the moment you touch down at Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan airport. The flint-eyed likeness of the first Emperor of Mongolia squints, challeng ... View More
Why Would Anyone Run 250km in the Desert?!? Why Would Anyone Run 250km in the Desert?!?
What would make you want to run 250 kilometres in a desert? This is possibly the most common reaction of friends and family when someone decides to run a 4 Deserts race! The reasons people take part in multi-stage races in deserts around the world ... View More