Press Release - Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset Marathon - 11/2/23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                           Registration is open!

 The Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset ultramarathon gears up for 24th annual race

- Early bird prices are available until December 15, 2023 on www.ms2s.org

- Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset (MS2S), one of Asia's oldest ultra-trail 
races, prepares for its 24th edition. The 2024 race will take place on 
August 14.  Race week is from August 10-17.

- MS2S is one of the world's most isolated events. Hovsgol National Park in 
Northern Mongolia provides for a stunning setting for the beautiful and 
challenging 42km and 100km routes.

- Running for Mother Earth: All proceeds of MS2S are used to fund 
environmental projects in the Hovsgol National Park and to preserve the 
unique nomadic lifestyle and culture of its population.


Mongolia (November 2, 2023) - Mark your calendars: The 2024 edition of the 
Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset (MS2S) ultra-trail will take place on August 14, 
with race week from August 10-17. This will be the 24th edition of the 
traditional event. The first MS2S took place in 1999, making it one of 
Asia's oldest ultra-trails.

Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset is without a doubt one of the world's most 
spectacular and remote ultra runs: Taking place in the stunning Hovsgol 
National Park in Northern Mongolia, the participants of the 42km and 100km 
ultra-distance pass through fairytale forests and windblown lowlands, climb 
craggy mountain passes and run along the lakeshore of mighty Lake Hovsgol. 
Mongolian horsemen serve as race marshals and help at the aid stations, 
herds of yaks watch the runners passing by.

Participants do not only come to Mongolia for the trail race, but to 
experience a week filled with adventure. In the days before and after race 
day, they get in touch with the local nomadic population. The participants 
sleep in traditional Mongolian Gers and explore the gorgeous wilderness on 
horseback.

Running for Mother Earth

All proceeds of the charity event are used to fund environmental projects 
in Hovsgol National Park, in cooperation with Global Nature Fund, as well 
as to preserve the unique nomadic lifestyle and culture of its population. 
MS2S race director Nicolas Musy: “Visiting the Hovsgol Lake area is like 
stepping into a different world. It is a paradise on earth. We work hard to 
keep the National Park as clean as it is, and to support the inhabitants so 
they can continue their unique way of life.”

The accumulated elevation gain/loss in the marathon distance is more than 
2,200 meters, in the 100km ultra run it is 3,375 meters. Still, everybody 
with a strong spirit and good training can complete the race. The cut-off 
time - for both 42km and 100km - is 18 hours. MS2S is a member of the 
International Trail Running Association ITRA. Finishers of the 100km ultra 
distance get four UTMB qualifying points. MS2S is also a partner of the 
Asia Trail Master.

Register now!

The registrations for 2024 are open - early bird race week travel packages 
are available on www.ms2s.org. The race is limited to 100 participants.

Registrations for MS2S 2024 are open - watch the trailer: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q0hc1-_MJk
 
This was the 2022 MS2S race week: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGeyfsB15aE

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