Lake Hovsgol National Park, MGL · Wednesday, August 11, 2027

Fixed Distance 100K

Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset

321 days away

100 km Distance

1,860 m Climbing

7.8 Grit · Hardcore

What the course asks

Climbing rate 19 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 18 hours 10:48 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 100K. Measured against 211 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~9 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

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.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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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.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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