Mongolian Empire - Yam Trail
Saturday, 14 August 2027 - Ulaanbaatar (MGL) - ATM Championship Qualifier & Grandmaster Quest race
Introduction
Yam Trail is a new trail running event taking place just outside Ulaanbaatar City in Mongolia. Start and finish is at the Genghis Khan Monument, one of the country’s main tourist attractions. The trail run is part of a bigger outdoor sports festival under the banner of the Mongolian Empire Adventure Series and also includes a Gravel Granfondo cycling competition on the day after.
The inaugural edition of Yam Trail took place on Saturday, 15 August 2026 with the Gravel Granfondo cycling on Sunday, 16 August. On the schedule for runners were 2 race distance categories: the main 75km long ultra, and a 10 Miles Run & Hike catering mainly for domestic runners, but which is also open for international runners.
This is a highly scenic and peaceful grassland run in remote areas. Generally, the course is very runable, but nevertheless there is quite some elevation gain to be conquered (approx 2000 hm). Ulaanbaatar City rests at well over 1000m above sea level, so even in August temperatures are expected to be moderate and enjoyable for long distance running. Participants need to have finished at least one 50km trail race or 42km road marathon before attempting to run Yam Trail.
Asia Trail Master is actively involved in the management of Yam Trail.
Timetable
Friday, 13 August
12:00-18:00 - Race Pack Collection at Mongolia Olympic Committee in Ulaanbaatar .
Saturday, 14 August
04:15 am - Event shuttle bus departs from Mongolia Olympic Committee to race start venue 75km
05:30 am - Start Yam Trail Run 75km at sunrise
10:00 am - Start Yam Trail 10 Miles
12:00 pm - Podium ceremony Yam Trail 10 Miles
13:00 pm - COT Finish Yam Trail 10 Miles
16:30 pm - Podium ceremony Yam Trail 75km
18:30 pm - COT Finish Yam Trail 75 km
Sunday, 15 August
Gravel Granfondo Cycling : 150 km and 80 km
Course map & elevation profile
The final course map and elevation profile will be available the day before, as well as its GPX file for mandatory download (75km runners).
Aid Stations
Besides start & finish, six (6) aid stations are planned for the 75km race.
Each Aid Station (AS) will offer water, sports drink and first-aid kit. Every second AS will also offer snacks and fruits.
Reminder: this is a long ultra, do not only rely on what is provided at Aid Stations! Make sure you carry your own favourite products and check the mandatory gear list!
10 Miles: one (1) Aid Station is planned, roughly halfway the course, offering water, sports drink, fruit and snacks.
Race regulations
Mandatory gear
75 KM:
Hydration Vest or running belt including 2 bottles with at least 1 liter of water/energy drink (camelpak also allowed)
Snack / Energy Gels / Energy or cereal bar (at least 2 of these 3)
Mobile phone with a working SIM card
GPX file downloaded on sports watch or mobile phone (no excuse for ‘getting lost’)
Small waste bag
Medical First Aid Kit including plasters and disinfectant
Personal drinking cup (we will not provide cups at Aid stations in the principle of protecting the environment and to have NO garbage in the trail)
Rain jacket
Emergency blanket or cold weather top/jacket
Recommended gear:
Sun protection
Running hat or visor cap
Salt & magnesium tablets
10 Miles
No mandatory gear
Recommended gear: a running belt or vest to carry small bottle of water that can be refilled at the aid station (we will not provide cups at Aid stations in the principle of protecting the environment and to have NO garbage in the trail)
Event Hotel
The event hotel will be announced soon. It is recommended to stay near the city centre of Ulaanbaatar, or at least north, south or east of the city centre to avoid traffic jams as much as possible.
How to get there ?
Fly to Mongolia
Today, it is easier to travel to Mongolia then before. There is a visa-free policy for many countries (check for your own country) and flights to capital city Ulaanbaatar have increased in recent years, also thanks to the opening of the new international airport.
There’s direct flights from a number of countries like China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Germany and Canada.
A good source of flight information is Trip.com .
How to get to the race venue ?
Yam Trail and Gravel Granfondo cycling start outside the city at the Genghis Khan Monument (approx 45 minutes drive). An event shuttle bus is available from the event hotel on Saturday early morning for registered participants. Check the timetable for details.
It is highly recommended to follow the event shuttle bus, unless you have your own car transport in Ulaanbaatar.
Registration
You can quickly sign up for Yam Trail 2027 via the button linked below (international participants) as of September 2026.
Contact
English language: Asia Trail Master
Mongolian language: Mongolian Empire Adventure Series
