GOBI MARCH (MONGOLIA)
250 KM / 155-MILE, 6-STAGE ULTRAMARATHON

ULTRALITE (MONGOLIA)

21-27 June 2026

121

DAYS TO GO

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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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!
26 Jan 2026 Zoom Recording: Everything about the Gobi March in Mongolia
Listen to a recent zoom recording on “Everything About the Gobi March / UltraLite (Mongolia).” This session covered all aspects of the Gobi March / UltraLite (Mongolia)—travel, the expected course, weather, a typical day, and more.
19 Jan 2026 Competitor Area Details are Out
Official competitors should now have received their login details for the Competitor Area site, along with the Essential Race Information book. Get ready!
04 Jan 2026 Monthly Training Calls
We have organized a series of training calls hosted by 4 Deserts Club member and personal trainer Kristina Huffman. You can join one or all of the calls. While they are designed with the Gobi March and UltraLite (Mongolia) in mind, you’ll find the content valuable for any race — or even if you’re simply thinking about taking on a future event. The next one is 7 February at 11am PST. Register here.
22 Dec 2025 Competitor Area Details are Out
All official competitors now have access to the latest Gobi March 2026 updates, including the Essential Information Book.
18 Dec 2025 Give yourself the gift of adventure for Christmas!
It'a great time of year to make plans for the New Year - will a 7 Day self supported 250km Ultramarathon in Mongolia be on your 2026 bucket list?!
03 Dec 2025 What’s the best freeze dried food for a stage race?
As a self-supported race, competitors will carry all the food they need for the Gobi March (at least 14,000 calories). This means you need a high calorie-to-weight ration such as the ones tested here: