VNR Alert: Ultra Gobi 400 — The Grand Finale

VNR Alert: Ultra Gobi 400 — The Grand Finale

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Friday, 10th of October 2025

VNR Alert: Ultra Gobi 400 — The Grand Finale

At 14:19:01 local time on Thursday, Chinese runner Wang Shouhui crossed the finish line, officially bringing this year’s Ultra Gobi 400 to a close. His remarkable journey began the previous Friday — and, 136 hours, 46 minutes, and 31 seconds later, his incredible effort reached its triumphant end.

“This course was truly challenging. Even though I gave it my all, I still feel the urge to push myself even harder. There’s a quiet sense of loss in my heart — not because of the final ranking, but because I’m about to leave this beautiful place. It’s hard to say goodbye. I’m not ready to return to the city yet. I know I’ll miss everything about this place deeply.”

Fifty-five long-distance runners set out to conquer 400 kilometers across the Gobi Desert, following the ancient Silk Road and climbing a total of 3,000 meters in elevation gain. Of these, fifty athletes successfully completed the course self-supported, earning their place in the final rankings. Cody Poskin (USA) and Zheng Junyue (China) claimed victory, with the United States emerging as the most successful nation — securing one gold, one silver, and one bronze medal — followed by China (one gold, one silver) and Serbia (one silver).

“Last year, when I also won, I was completely focused on success and had no eyes or thoughts for anything except being as fast as possible,” said Zheng Junyue. “This year, I enjoyed the race much more. I took time to chat briefly with other runners, admired the landscape, and once again realized how man and nature merge into one in the Gobi.”

“It was an incredible race from start to finish,” said Cody Poskin. “I love the feeling of running at the front, but toward the end it became really challenging for me. It’s hard to say exactly why I won — maybe I just wanted it more than the others. In any case, the organization, the landscape, and the volunteers’ dedication were an absolute dream — everything was beautiful and perfect.”

To view the full results, click here: Results List

Almost every participant praised the extraordinary dedication of the staff and volunteers. Every need of the athletes was anticipated — from comfortable sleeping areas to organized massage sessions ensuring their recovery and well-being.

“We are very pleased that Ultra Gobi 400 has been so warmly received again this year,” said Qu Xiangdong, CEO of the Organizing Committee. “I would particularly like to emphasize that the 400 km race is just the tip of the iceberg among all the events we organize. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Ultra Gobi, and the international team events organized by business schools — covering 121 km — were a great success, as were the individual races over 121 km, 29 km, and 17 km.”

Throughout the year, Ultra Gobi hosts five major events, including hiking experiences through the Gobi Desert open to all age groups — from children to seniors. “Although Ultra Gobi 400 is a high-level sporting event, we also see it as our mission to showcase the beauty of nature and preserve the cultural heritage of this region. Ultra Gobi is, therefore, both an ambassador of the desert and a driving force for domestic and international tourism.”

At the closing ceremony, awards were presented and congratulatory speeches delivered, celebrating the achievements of all who took part. The date for Ultra Gobi 2026 will be announced soon!

Text Credits: Egon Theiner
Photo Credits: Ultra Gobi
Video Credits: ICARUS Sports

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TV broadcasters: ICARUS Sports’ output from the ULTRA GOBI 2025 is now uploaded on ICARUS Sports SERVER:

VNR SHOTLIST:
121km_Raw_Material.mp4 – Direct download* HERE.
00:00-00:05 Starting Line
00:05-00:10 121k Participant
00:10-00:15 Checking participant
00:15-00:20 Warming up
00:20-00:30 Race start 121k A+
00:30-00:40 Racing Shots
00:40-00:45 Aerial shot of the Race
00:45-00:51 Aerial shot ancient ruins
00:51-01:06 Night shot of the race

VNR SHOTLIST:
400km_Raw_Material.mp4 – Direct download* HERE.
00:00-00:21 Start Line aerial shot Start line
00:21-00:26 Start line aerial shot 1 st runner
00:26-00:32 Crowd cheers
00:32-00:47 Woman’s start
00:47-01:00 Men’s start

INTERVIEWS:
ENGLISH: Cody Poskin (USA) / 1st Place – 400 km Race – Direct download* HERE.

ENGLISH: Jovica Spajić (Serbia) / 2nd Place – 400 km Race – Direct download* HERE.

ENGLISH: Junyue Zheng (China) / 1st Place – Women’s 400 km Race – Direct download* HERE.

ENGLISH: Lucy Schodell (USA) / 2nd Place – Women’s 400 km Race – Direct download* HERE.
*direct download links expire in 30 days

Please find here the link in order to register and use ICARUS Sports server:
http://portal.icarus-sports.com/

As long as you register, you will get access to our folder with the Events 2025.
Subfolder: 2025 Ultra Gobi/400km Finish and 121km Aplus Start

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Notes to Editors | About ICARUS Sports

ICARUS Sports stands out as a leading Sports Media company, with a dynamic portfolio that spans over 200 international events annually and delivers more than 2,800 hours of filmed content. The company specializes in producing original in-house TV shows, including The Sports Rundown, The Outdoor Sports Show, Gearing Up, Inside Sailing &Sailing to the Games – LA Edition and more than 100 documentaries per year. With a robust media distribution network reaching over 160 countries, ICARUS Sports collaborates with some of the most prominent global broadcasters. Its end-to-end media services encompass high-quality video production, strategic media distribution, and impactful brand promotion.