About the Gobi March

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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  • 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:

  • 24 Nov 2025 RacingThePlanet Ultralite Mongolia – places filling up!

    RacingThePlanet UltraLite, a seven-day footrace designed for those who seek the challenge of an ultramarathon but with a more flexible format. Held alongside the famed Gobi March, this race offers adventure, endurance, and community in a more accessible format - all in an awe-inspiring setting.

  • 14 Nov 2025 Your Gobi March 2026 finish line awaits...

    Discover more about where your 250 km Gobi March journey will conclude - and the very spot where that glorious medal will be hung around your neck!

  • 03 Nov 2025 Overwhelmed by the mandatory kit list?

    Competitors should now have all received more information on email about required gear. We’re here to support you as you source your equipment - check out this video by a 4 Deserts Grand Slam Plus competitor and get in touch if you need more assistance. 

  • 30 Oct 2025 Time to Start Training

    There are only 8 months until the Gobi March! It's time to starting preparing. The training plans attached give you details of the training needed. There is one for beginners, intermediate and also advanced. 

  • 17 Oct 2025 6 Things to do before or after your race!

    Mongolia is a land like no other on Earth. Extend your adventure there with one of these.

  • 04 Oct 2025 Follow RacingThePlanet: Greece has Concluded

    Vicki Connelly of the United Kingdom and Hiroyuki Matsuda of Japan have won!  Congratulations to all the competitors who participated in the 15th Edition of the RacingThePlanet Ultramarathon including those in the new UltraLite division.

  • 11 Sep 2025 "The Wolves Always Come at Night" - movie recommendation

    Competitors preparing for The Gobi March (Mongolia) 2026 may be interested in The Wolves Always Come at Night. Set against stark and challenging landscapes, the film captures themes of endurance, resilience, and survival, qualities that resonate strongly with the RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon experience. It’s an atmospheric watch for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the spirit of Mongolia before race day.

  • 09 Sep 2025 Monthly Updates

    Our monthly updates to official competitors have begun. Make sure you are registered to receive the latest news to help you prepare for the next edition of the Gobi March.

  • 27 Aug 2025 First-hand accounts from the Gobi

    Read some of the blogs from the last edition of the Gobi March, and start your own blog to keep motivated and to share training, gear and nutrition tips with your fellow competitors.

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