My name is Bukhsuuri Bazar ("Bazar") and am looking forward to taking part in the Gobi March (Mongolia) 2026.

1.  I was born on May 13, 2004, in the Uliast bag of Uyench sum, Khovd province. I am the third son in a large family—I have three older sisters, two older brothers, and one younger brother. Currently, I live with my parents in the countryside, where we lead a traditional nomadic life herding the "five kinds of livestock" (sheep, goats, cattle, horses, and camels). I have completed my secondary education and my mandatory military service. While I am a passionate amateur chess player, my daily "profession" is the demanding and rewarding work of a Mongolian herder.

2.  My athleticism was forged by the nomadic lifestyle. From a young age, I grew up running through the mountains to gather lambs and kids, taming colts, riding horses, loading camels, and tending to cattle. This rugged, high-altitude environment shaped my physical endurance. During my school years, I would walk or run 17 km every Friday to get home. I have always loved hiking to high mountain peaks to breathe the fresh air and experience the vastness of my country.

3.  I have been walking and running in the mountains since childhood, but I began training more formally on April 20, 2025. I initially started running to support my health while managing my livestock. What draws me to it is the connection between the physical challenge and the natural landscape.

4. I competed in the 2025 Ulaanbaatar Marathon (BIB 7432) and finished with a time of 3 hours and 58 minutes. My running has evolved from a daily necessity in the countryside to a personal challenge that I now pursue with discipline and pride.



Motivation & Journey to the Gobi March

5.  My friends gave me a lot of encouragement and confidence to take this on. When I learned the race was happening in Mongolia, I realized it was a perfect opportunity. As a young herder carrying forward Mongolian traditions, I felt I had the mental and physical grit to take part.

6.  My primary goal is to conquer myself—to test my own limits. It is also deeply personal for me because I am participating to represent the Mongolian herder community. I want to show the world the strength of our people.



Preparation, Gear & Nutrition

7.  I am planning to use high-quality, standard-compliant gear that can withstand the harsh desert environment. For nutrition, I will focus on high-standard, nutrient-dense foods that provide the sustained energy required for a week-long trek in the Gobi.

8.  My training happens every day in the mountains. I prepare by walking long distances while herding my animals. The rugged terrain of Khovd is the perfect training ground for the unpredictable climate and surfaces of the Gobi.

Experience & Advice

9.  To truly understand Mongolia, you must look beyond the horizon. My suggestion is to embrace the feeling of absolute freedom found in our vast steppes. When you are out there, perhaps riding a horse across the open plains, you feel a profound spiritual connection to nature that is hard to find anywhere else. It is a place where the earth and sky meet, and you realize you are part of something much larger. Listen to the wind, appreciate the hospitality of the nomadic people, and let the spirit of the land give you strength during the race.

10.  I am looking forward to those unique, unrepeatable moments of happiness that come from being in nature and the satisfaction of completing such a legendary challenge. 

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