121 KM SOLO
It is you and the desert - unfiltered and transformative
◆ 121 KM. Non-stop.
◆ 22 hrs cut-off
◆ Marked course
◆ Overnight desert experience
It is you and the desert - unfiltered and transformative
◆ 121 KM. Non-stop.
◆ 22 hrs cut-off
◆ Marked course
◆ Overnight desert experience
It is you and the desert - unfiltered and transformative
◆ 121 KM. Non-stop.
◆ 22 hrs cut-off
◆ Marked course
◆ Overnight desert experience
Registration includes:
Race bib & race pack
Event metal & finisher t-shirt
Communal tents & mats & drinking water at checkpoints
Drop-bag services
Shuttle to/from Dunhuang airport
Shuttle to/from race start and finish point
Opening ceremony
Safety briefings
Award ceremony
Professional race photos & videos
Registration does not include:
Round-trip tickets to/from Dunhuang
Accommodation in Dunhuang prior and after the race
Personal supplies during the race (other than hot/cold drinking water)
Personal expenses
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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Around Dunhuang, Gansu Province of Northwest China. A culturally rich part of the historical Silk Road.
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Registration is open exclusively for Gobiers, or Gobi Alumni—those brave souls who have completed either the 121km Team event or the daring Ultra Gobi 400km.
Participants need to be 30-60 years of age.
Esteemed Gobiers, if you're interested in signing up please email us at ultragobiseries@gmail.com for more information.
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Each year, over 100 Gobiers participate in the Ultra Gobi 121 km SOLO.
We invite our esteemed finishers from previous Ultra Gobi races to join us in 2025 for a grand gathering to celebrate our 20th anniversary.
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Weather in the Gobi deserts around Dunhuang in early to mid- October, is typically cool and dry, and there can be strong winds.
The average temperature during this period is around 19°C (66°F), with highs reaching 28°C (82°F) and lows dropping to -3°C (26.6°F) at night.
Temperature can change drastically in the Gobi deserts, with a 30°C (86°F) temperature change throughout the day.
Mandatory equipments are strictly enforced to ensure the safety of our participants.