Ultra Running Hub Lake Hovsgol National Park, MGL · Wednesday, August 11, 2027
Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2024 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 100km | 9 | Toshikazu Kagawa · 10:45:00 | Eleanor Colman · 18:17:00 |
| 2023 | 100km | 5 | Koichi Kawakami · 14:38:00 | Erin Smith · 16:08:00 |
| 2022 | 100km | 2 | Troy Newman · 17:22:00 | — |
| 2019 | 100km | 10 | Piotr Bojka · 14:25:00 | Yekaterina Petrova · 16:56:00 |
| 2018 | 100km | 16 | Jun Matsumoto · 12:37:00 | Cornelia Oswald · 16:04:00 |
| 2017 | 100km | 7 | John Colman O'Shea · 18:13:00 | Darya Manzii · 18:21:00 |
| 2016 | 100km | 15 | Cicero Venicio Barreto de Souza · 12:59:00 | Ruth Murdie · 16:19:00 |
| 2015 | 100km | 14 | Tumenbayar Shagdar · 11:54:00 | Aurelia Veyre · 15:16:00 |
| 2014 | 100km | 22 | Sean Smith · 13:37:00 | Rhonda Stricklett · 14:25:00 |
| 2013 | 100km | 25 | Jonas Schenk · 10:44:00 | Sarah Edson · 13:55:00 |
The field grew 80% between 2023 (5) and 2024 (9). 11% of the 2024 field were women.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
- nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 100 km of trail with 1,860 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 100 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Past 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 100 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 18 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- Accessories Chafe and blisters end more 100 km races than fitness does.
Overview
Held in Lake Hovsgol National Park, Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset takes runners across forests and lowlands on a 100-kilometer trail route with 1860 meters of climbing. At 18.6 meters of ascent per kilometer, the profile is moderate, but runners share the wilderness with an exceptionally small pack—the race has a smaller field than 83% of 100k events and is bigger than just 15%.
The 18-hour time limit demands an average pace of 10.8 minutes per kilometer. This cut-off is more generous than 57% of 100k peers and tighter than 43%, allowing steady pacing over the distance without leaving unlimited room for prolonged stops. Organized by ecoLeap foundation, the event carries an entry fee of 1980 US$ for its August running.
Similar races
Other 100K trail ultras, closest in distance first.