ABOUT THE EVENT
Some people say that walking through the Gobi Desert inspires awe by its never ending sanddunes; others say it is the incredible beauty of desert’s starry night. You may ask a thousand people about their perspective and you will receive a thousand different answers.
Challenge the Gobi Desert through the historical city of Dunhuang. Climb up the slopey sanddunes of the Desert, walk the dried out riverbeds, marvel at the never ending landscape while paying respects to the ancient monuments of the silk road. Come use your two feet and write your very own desert story at Dunhuang.
3 DAYS, 115K
CHINA, DUNHUANG 2019 115K
EVENT
DATE
06
Sep, 2019
STAGE 1
Begin in historical Dunhuang City and prepare for your journey to cross the Gobi Desert. Runners will witness the magnificent desert sunrise at dusk, before they begin to the course and are instantly engulfed by the vast desert beauty. During the journey, you will feel the majestic desert sun, the strength and vitality of local ejina populus, and stargaze at millions of stars at our desert campground. As you revel in your spirit for challenge, soak in the historical atmosphere of the Dunhuang and ponder how this ancient silk road have helped shape modern trade and society.
07
Sep, 2019
STAGE 2
Continue to pass through the endless expanse of the Black Gobi, passing through wetlands, saline-alkali lands, yarding terrain, and more ejina populus. Throughout this journey, you will learn to overcome physical fatigue, spiritual loneliness, and the overwhelming sun, malicious winds, and other desert obstacles. Even when your shoulders are tired, your feet are bruised, let the incredible desert terrain motivate you to power through! Allow pain and fatigue to become your greatest mentors as you ponder through the many philosophies of life.
08
Sep, 2019
STAGE 3
Continue to pass through the endless expanse of the Black Gobi, passing through wetlands, saline-alkali lands, yarding terrain, and more ejina populus. Throughout this journey, you will learn to overcome physical fatigue, spiritual loneliness, and the overwhelming sun, malicious winds, and other desert obstacles. Even when your shoulders are tired, your feet are bruised, let the incredible desert terrain motivate you to power through! Allow pain and fatigue to become your greatest mentors as you ponder through the many philosophies of life.
RUNNERS: 3-DAY ELITE GROUP
USD 1,100
※ SUPERACE race completion running tee
※ SUPERACE Dunhuang station badge
※ Bib number patch, pin, event manual
The race will provide:
※ Travel insurance
※ Drinking water during and after the race
※ Professional support team
※ Experienced medical staff
※ Tent and camp site lodging for 2 days(2019/9/6-7)
※ 2019/9/5,9/7 accomodations at Dunhuang Tianrun International Hotel. Twin rooms provided (arranged by the organization)
Race Completion Awards:
※ Race completion medal (requires completion of race)
※ Race completion certificate
※ Post race celebratory banquet (dinner)
Not Included
※ Flights
※ Any food and drink other than water provided whilst in camps or at check-points
※ Equipment - see equipment list for full kit requirements
※ Any additional hotel stays
VOLUNTEERS: EXPERIENCE GROUP
USD 600
※ SUPERACE race completion running tee
※ SUPERACE Dunhuang station badge
※ Event manual
The race will provide:
※ Travel insurance
※ Drinking water during and after the race
※ Professional support team
※ Experienced medical staff
※ Tent and camp site lodging for 2 days(2019/9/6-7)
※ Experience of the race for 20km on 9/8
※ 2019/9/5,9/7 accomodations at Dunhuang Tianrun International Hotel. Twin rooms provided(arranged by the organization)
Race Completion Awards:
※ Race completion certificate
※ Post race celebratory banquet (dinner)
Not Included
※ Flights
※ Any food and drink other than water provided whilst in camps or at check-points
※ Equipment - see equipment list for full kit requirements
※ Any additional hotel stays
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