The Mongolian Gobi is a land of extremes. Its imposing sand dunes, towering mountains and seemingly endless sun-baked desert plains are home to wolves, bears, vultures and nomadic goat herders. One of the least forgiving environments on earth, temperatures soar above 40C in summer and plummet a staggering 80C through winter.

Now into its eighth year Sandbaggers Gobi Challenge has firmly established itself as a race of extremes. Immense physical and mental challenge, stunning terrain including an ice gorge, Asia’s highest sand dunes and mountain gorges, adventure, raw culture and a sense of camaraderie which must be experienced to be believed await any who undertake the challenge.

Over the period of a week competitors will race over 140 miles on foot while carrying their food, provisions and mandatory safety gear.

Competitors spend their nights living with nomadic goat and camel herders along the route in their traditional felt tents.Numbers are kept responsibly low in order to impact minimally on the environment and preserve the quality of the wilderness experience for participants. If you are seeking a physical challenge to push you to your limits in the most magical scenery imaginable then Gobi Challenge may be for you…

You can read a report of last years event HERE