Khadat Trail Race 50k

4Nights 5Days

Overview

Khadat 50k is one of Mongolia’s leading mountain trail running races and an official ITRA point-certified event. Held near Ulaanbaatar at the foothills of Khadat Mountain, it offers runners the chance to compete in Mongolia’s vast and untamed landscapes. The journey begins with a guided city tour of Ulaanbaatar and a light shake-out run to help runners recover from travel and adjust to the altitude. After the race, participants continue the adventure with recovery runs in Terelj National Park and unique cultural experiences including horse and camel riding, desert running in the Mini Gobi, and visits to historic sites like Erdene Zuu Monastery. This trip blends trail running, nature, and Mongolia’s rich nomadic culture into a memorable and refreshing experience.

Duration

4Nights 5Days

Location

Ulaanbaatar

Khadat Mountain

Terelj National Park

Mini Gobi

Orkhon Valley

Erdene Zuu Monastery

Group Size

1-12+ people

Tour Highlights

Compete in the Khadat 50k Trail Running Race, one of Mongolia’s most scenic endurance events
Recovery run in Terelj National Park, surrounded by granite rock formations and alpine landscapes
Horse riding with nomadic herders and a rare chance to experience traditional eagle culture
Visit the iconic Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex, the world’s largest equestrian statue
Run through the UNESCO-listed Orkhon Valley, the heart of ancient Mongolian history
Camel riding in the Mini Gobi Desert, where sand dunes meet the steppe
Explore Erdene Zuu Monastery, Mongolia’s oldest Buddhist monastery in Kharkhorin
Taste authentic Mongolian cuisine, including traditional dishes and local drinks
Immerse yourself in nomadic culture, wide-open landscapes, and untouched nature

Itinerary

Day 1. Ulaanbaatar City

Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, city sightseeing, and a light shake-out run to loosen up from travel.

12:00 – Arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport (guide meeting, CU store, exchange money)
13:00 – Lunch in Ulaanbaatar
14:00 – Hostel check-in
16:00 – City tour (State Department Store, Sukhbaatar Square, cashmere shopping)
17:00 – Shake-out city run 5 km
18:00 – Dinner at The Bull hotpot restaurant, free time
Total driving time: approx. 2 hours

Day 2. Race Day – Khadat 50k

Race day at Khadat Trail with multiple distance options, followed by transfer to Terelj National Park.

04:00 – Breakfast and hostel check-out
06:00 – Khadat Trail 50k Opening Ceremony (start times: 8:00 – 10k, 7:00 – 25k, 6:00 – 50k)
14:00 – Lunch after the race
16:00 – Ger camp check-in at Terelj National Park
19:00 – Dinner and free time in Terelj
Total driving time: approx. 3 hours

Day 3. Terelj National Park & Mini Gobi

Recovery run at Turtle Rock, visit to the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex, and transfer to Mini Gobi.

07:00 – Breakfast and morning recovery run 7 km @Turtle Rock
09:00 – Check-out from Terelj ger camp, depart toward Mini Gobi
10:00 – 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

Morning desert run and camel riding in 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

Return to Ulaanbaatar and transfer to the airport for departure.

07:00 – Breakfast
08:00 – Check-out from ger camp
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 accommodation (hostel and ger camps)3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)Water during 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

International airfareTravel insuranceAdditional activities not listed in the programPersonal expensesRace entry fee (10k ~ 60,000 KRW, 25k ~ 70,000 KRW, 50k ~ 85,000 KRW)