Gobi March (China) 2016

Gobi March (China) 2016 is the 50^th race of the 4 Deserts Race Series. It is a a 7-day, 250-kilometer self-supported footrace, takes place in Hami region in the eastern part of Xinjiang Province in China. Along the 250 kilometers / 155 miles of the course, the terrain includes grasslands, farmlands, dirt tracks, riverbeds, rolling hills, mountain valleys, plains and plateaus. Competitors pass through local villages and across grazing lands where shepherds tend to their flocks. The region has a number of highlights, including the beautiful Tian Shan Mountains, vast grass lands, sand dunes and villages of ethnic minorities. An oasis city, Hami is particularly well known for its sweet melons as well as cotton and grapes. More information about the race is available at www.4deserts.com/gobimarch