About the Gobi March and UltraLite (Mongolia)

Trace the footsteps of the legendary Genghis Khan across Mongolia’s vast, untouched steppe. The Gobi March and UltraLite (Mongolia) unfold amid sand dunes, rugged canyons, and endless horizons as competitors race up to 250 km / 155 mile over seven days. The race goes through the Khar Bukh Balgas Fortress, many stupas and temples, traditional Mongolian ger villages, the UNESCO World Heritage Centre of the Orkhon Valley, and finally ends at the Ancient City of Karakorum. Run beneath open skies where nomadic spirit endures—an unforgettable race through history, heart, and the untamed beauty on the edge of the Gobi Desert.

Itinerary

  • 19 Jun 2026

    Competitors Arrive (hotel provided)
  • 20 Jun 2026

    Race Check-In & Go to Camp 1
  • 21 Jun 2026

    Race Starts
  • 21 Jun 2026 - to - 27 Jun 2026

    Stage 1 - To - Stage 6 take place
  • 27 Jun 2026

    Awards Banquet (hotel provided)
  • 28 Jun 2026

    Event Concludes

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  • 15 May 2026 3D Map of the Gobi March Course

    Get an interactive 3D map of the Gobi March 2026 is available to help you scout the race trail, plan your pacing strategy and help share your race experience. Created by Gobi March alumnus Josh Tebeau at Mapping.ai.

  • 03 May 2026 Get Race-Ready with Kristina Huffman

    Get Race-Ready was a Zoom Info Session led by Kristina Huffman, a 4 Deserts Club member who has completed five RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathons. The sessions focused on training, gear, and nutrition.  Check out the Final session on our YouTube Channel

  • 12 Apr 2026 Competitor Fields are Set for the Gobi March and UltraLite

    On this 20th edition of the Gobi March, we will welcome competitors from around the world — from former champions to first‑time racers — all ready to take on one of the most iconic ultramarathons on the planet.

  • 10 Apr 2026 ZOOM: Saturday, 11 April - Get Race-Ready with Kristina Huffman

    Get Race-Ready is led by Kristina Huffman, a 4 Deserts Club member who has completed five RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathons. The sessions focus on training, gear, and nutrition. Three Zoom Info Sessions have already been recorded and are available on YouTube.

    The next Zoom Info Session will take place on Saturday, 11 April at 11am (Seattle) / 2pm (New York) / 7pm (London), and on Sunday, 12 April at 2am (Hong Kong) /3am (Tokyo) 4am (Sydney).

    REGISTER HERE.

    Past Recordings:
    Part I
    Part II
    Part III

  • 12 Mar 2026 A Local Herder from Western Mongolia's Blog

    Read about Bukhsuuri Bazar's life in Mongolia and how he is preparing for the Gobi March.

  • 08 Mar 2026 Get Race-Ready with Kristina Huffman

    Get Race-Ready is led by Kristina Huffman, a 4 Deserts Club member who has completed five RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathons. The sessions focus on training, gear, and nutrition. Three Zoom Info Sessions have already been recorded and are available on YouTube.

    The next Zoom Info Session will take place on Saturday, 11 April at 11am (Seattle) / 2pm (New York) / 7pm (London), and on Sunday, 12 April at 3am (Hong Kong) / 6am (Sydney).


    Part I
    Part II
    Part III (to be posted soon).

     

  • 18 Feb 2026 Ultralite (Mongolia) 2026 is now at capacity!

    We look forward to welcoming our inaugral Ultralite (Mongolia) competitors to Ulaanbaatar in June!

  • 12 Feb 2026 Early Entry Fee Ends 21st Feb

    Pay your balances here and lock in the adventure of a lifetime!

  • 09 Feb 2026 Get Race-Ready with Kristina Huffman (Part 2 of 4)

    Zoom Recording: Listen to the second session in our four‑part series on preparing for a RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon, with a particular focus on the Gobi March / UltraLite (Mongolia). Kristina Huffman, a 4 Deserts Club member who has completed five RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathons, led the session. The session is focused on training for the Gobi March and UltraLite (Mongolia).

  • 06 Feb 2026 I’ve done a RacingThePlanet event before – so how is The Gobi March different… and how is it the same?

    Find out here!