Ulaanbaatar Marathon

4Nights 5Days

Overview

Run the Capital. Escape to the wild. This 4-night, 5-day package combines the official Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2026 with recovery and exploration across some of Mongolia’s most iconic landscapes. You’ll run through the heart of the capital, then recover and adventure in Terelj National Park, the Mini Gobi Desert, and the Orkhon Valley, while visiting cultural sites such as Erdene Zuu Monastery and the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex. From airport arrival to race logistics and post-race recovery, everything is curated by local endurance tourism experts so you can focus on performance, recovery, and discovery.

Duration

4Nights 5Days

Location

Terelj National Park

Mini Gobi

Orkhon Valley

Erdene Zuu Monastery

Group Size

1-12+ people

Tour Highlights

Official entry and support for Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2026
Shake-out run, race coordination, and structured post-race recovery
Horseback riding and photos with eagles
Camel riding in the desert and recovery desert running
Exploring Terelj National Park and Turtle Rock
Visiting Erdene Zuu Monastery and the Orkhon Valley
Visiting the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex
Immersion in Mongolian culture, landscapes, and local cuisine

Itinerary

Day 1. Ulaanbaatar City Tour (05.22)

Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, city sightseeing, shopping, and a 5k shake-out run to prepare for race day.

12:00 – Arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport (guide meeting, CU store, exchange money)
14:00 – Lunch and hostel check-in
15:00 – City tour (State Department Store, Sukhbaatar Square, cashmere shopping)
17:00 – Shake-out city run 5 km
18:00 – Dinner at The Bull hot pot restaurant, free time
Total driving time: approx. 2 hours

Day 2. Ulaanbaatar Marathon Race Day (05.23)

Race day at the Ulaanbaatar Marathon, followed by transfer to Terelj National Park for recovery and horseback riding.

07:00 – Breakfast and hostel check-out
08:00 – Ulaanbaatar Marathon Opening Ceremony (START 10:00)
14:00 – Lunch after the race
16:00 – Ger camp check-in at Terelj National Park, horseback riding
19:00 – Dinner and free time
Total driving time: approx. 3 hours

Day 3. Terelj National Park & Transfer to Mini Gobi (05.24)

Morning recovery run at Turtle Rock, visit Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex, then transfer to the Mini Gobi Desert.

07:00 – Breakfast and morning recovery run 5 km @Turtle Rock
09:00 – Visit Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex and take photos with eagles
13:00 – Lunch on the way
16:00 – Ger camp check-in at Mini Gobi
19:00 – Dinner and free time
Total driving time: approx. 6 hours

Day 4. Mini Gobi & Orkhon Valley (05.25)

Desert recovery run and camel riding in the Mini Gobi, then transfer to Orkhon Valley and visit Erdene Zuu Monastery.

07:00 – Breakfast and morning desert run 5 km @Mini Gobi
10:00 – Camel riding in the desert
12:00 – Ger camp check-in at Orkhon Valley
13:00 – Lunch
15:00 – Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery
17:00 – Evening 5 km run @Orkhon Valley
19:00 – Dinner and free time
Total driving time: approx. 2 hours

Day 5. Departure Day (05.26)

Return journey toward Ulaanbaatar and transfer to the airport for departure.

07:00 – Breakfast
08:00 – Ger camp check-out
12:00 – Lunch on the way
17:00 – Chinggis Khaan International Airport departure
Total driving time: approx. 6 hours

What's included

Accommodation, transport, meals, guide, and entrance fees covered

Services included

4 nights accommodation3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)Water during the runsFree use of recovery equipmentDriver, car, and fuelEnglish-speaking guide serviceActivities (camel riding, horse riding, photos with eagles)Erdene Zuu Monastery entrance feeTerelj National Park entrance feeChinggis Khaan Statue Complex entrance feeTaxesFree pick-up from the airportFree drop-off at the airport

Services not included

Race entry fee (10k ~ 21,000 KRW, 20k ~ 29,000 KRW, 42k ~ 37,000 KRW)International airfareTravel insuranceAdditional activities not listed in the programPersonal expenses