Mongolia · Orkhon Valley · 20–26 June 2027
Who is running the Gobi March 2027
The official entry list, read straight from RacingThePlanet's roster and refreshed every few minutes. 49 competitors have entered so far — the field is capped at around 100, and names keep arriving right up to the start.
- ALEKSANDROV, Victor Russia
- ARCHETTI, Emanuele Italy
- AROSEMENA, Luis Peru → United States
- BRUNDIGE, Juliet United States
- CADET, Carmona United States
- CHOYNOWSKI DE LUBICZ, Alexander “Alex” United States → Singapore
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COFRADE, Stanislas “Stan”
France → Singapore
Bio
Stanislas Cofrade considers himself both French and Singaporean - originally from France, he has made Singapore his home. A passionate runner, Stan " just loves to run everywhere he can". The Gobi March (Mongolia) 2027 will mark his second RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon, following his successful completion of the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025. This year, he is running in support of Causes for Animals, a charity close to his heart. Over five years ago, Stan and his wife adopted a blind rescue dog named Macy through the organisation, and his race is dedicated to her and the important work the charity continues to do.
- DANCE, Jonathan United Kingdom
- DEBIE, Karen Belgium
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DIXON, Lynne
United Kingdom
Bio
Lynne Dixon works as a doctor in the United Kingdom. Gobi March (Mongolia) 2027 is her fourth RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon, having successfully completed RacingThePlanet: Georgia 2021, Lapland 2022 and the Atacama Crossing 2023. A previous member of the Breaking 250 Group, she now joins with the unofficial team as part of their alumnae.
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DMITRIEV, Anton
Belarus
Bio
Anton Dmitriev, an entrepreneur and athlete, is from Belarus and will be competing in the Gobi March (Mongolia) 2027, which will be his first RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon. Anton is looking forward to testing his limits in one of the world’s most iconic deserts, embracing the challenge, and soaking in the unique experiences that only a race like this can offer.
- DODD, Craig Australia
- DRAGOSLOVEANU, Serban Romania
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ENKH-AMGALAN, Baasandorj “Zorgooroo”
Mongolia
Bio
Baasandorj Enkh-Amgalan is from Mongolia and is a Physical Education teacher at Tomyo School in Ulaanbaatar, where he is dedicated to supporting student development through sport and physical activity. He also coaches with Little Kickers Mongolia and Nomadic Kickers, focusing on building strong foundations for young footballers. Beyond teaching and coaching, Baasandorj is an active football player and commentator, and a former member of the Mongolian Futsal National Team. He brings the discipline, professionalism, and teamwork gained at national level into every aspect of his work within the sporting community. A father of two, Baasandorj is racing with deep personal motivation. Earlier this year, both of his children were critically ill, an experience that highlighted the vital importance of timely and proper medical care for children. Inspired by this journey, he is raising funds for the Healthy Children Center, hoping to support families facing similar challenges and to help ensure better health outcomes for children across Mongolia. Baasandorj will be competing in the Gobi March (Mongolia) 2026, turning a personal test of endurance into a meaningful opportunity to give back.
- FRIED, Evan United States
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GRIFFON, Nicolas
France → Hong Kong
Bio
Nicolas Griffon, originally from France and now living in Hong Kong, is the Sourcing Director for TCC Global. He will take on his first RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon at The Gobi March (Mongolia) 2027. Eager to combine his professional drive with a personal challenge, Nicolas looks forward to testing his endurance in one of the world’s most demanding landscapes.
- HARPER, Samantha Canada
- HOTOVÝ, Adam Czech Republic
- INABA, Sakura Japan
- KEITES, Julian United Kingdom
- KIM, HyeJin Korea (South)
- KIM, Suya Korea (South)
- LAI, Chris Hong Kong
- LANGAN, George United Kingdom
- LAPERAL, Fatima “Faith” Philippines
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LARSEN, Didrik
Norway
Bio
Didrik Vie Larsen is from Norway and works as an electrician. Having recently completed an Ironman, he is proud to call himself an Ironman and is eager to take on a new test of endurance. The Gobi March (Mongolia) 2027 will be his first RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon.
- LIM, Wei Aun “Matthew” Malaysia
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LLOPIS, Fernando “FER”
Spain
Bio
Fernando (Fer) Llopis, from Spain, lives by the belief that we should spend more time doing what gives us life - he believes in having no regrets, and is always looking forward to the next challenge. After successfully completing the Marathon des Sables, he is now joining the Gobi March (Mongolia) 2027 as his first RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon event. With an eye on the future, Fer has set his sights on completing the 4 Deserts Grand Slam Plus in 2026 / 2027, and is looking forward to sharing the journey with his fellow racers along the way.
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LOTTER, Desyree
South Africa
Bio
Desyree Lotter from Johannesburg, South Africa, is a self-employed consultant and will make her first RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon appearance at The Gobi March (Mongolia) 2026. Drawn to both the physical challenge and the opportunity to explore remote landscapes, she is excited to push her limits and embrace the adventure that lies ahead.
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MECKFESSEL, Melody
United States
Bio
From San Francisco in the United States, Melody Meckfessel joined her first RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon at the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2023. She is part of the “Breaking 250” team, trained by coach Hannah Walsh, and will take on her second event at the Gobi March (Mongolia) 2027. Melody embraces the challenge of these races as a way to push her boundaries and share the experience with a supportive community.
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MEDINA, Olivia
United States
Bio
From the United States, Olivia Medina works as a Quality Superintendent and is an accomplished endurance athlete. She describes herself as a “marathon maniac” and has earned the distinction of completing a marathon in all 50 US states. Olivia holds fast to perseverance as a guiding principle, a mindset that has carried her through challenges such as the 75 Hard program while preparing for her next adventure. The Gobi March (Mongolia) 2026 will be her first RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon.
- MIGUELENA, Matthew “Matt” United States
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NYAMTAISHIR, Mungunshagai
Mongolia
Bio
Mungunshagai Nyamtaishir is an officer in the Mongolian Armed Forces. Formerly part of the special forces, he now works in a desk-based role but continues to seek out new physical and mental challenges. After recently completing a 100 km ultramarathon in Khövsgöl, he is ready to push his limits even further at The Gobi March (Mongolia) 2027. This will be his first RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon, and he proudly joins the race as a local competitor.
- PATKI, Atul United States
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PIRO, Michael
United States
Bio
Michael Piro is from the United States and will be taking on his first RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon at the Gobi March (Mongolia) 2026. A proud dad, entrepreneur, CrossFit enthusiast, and self-described tech geek, Michael is eager to test his endurance in a new way while experiencing the adventure of a multi-day ultramarathon.
- POTTAPU, Madhuri India
- POYUROVSKY, Arthur Israel
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PUPALAIGYTE, Zivile
Lithuania → Germany
Bio
Zivile Pupalaigyte is originally from Lithuania and now lives in Germany. She made her RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon debut at RacingThePlanet: The 20-Year Race (Jordan) 2024 as part of the Little Desert Runners Club, and The Gobi March (Mongolia) 2027 will be her second RacingThePlanet event. Zivile is looking forward to exploring the vast Mongolian landscapes, embracing the challenge, and enjoying the camaraderie of this iconic ultramarathon.
- REECE, Martin United Kingdom
- ROBILLARD, Vincent Canada
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ROSA, Paulo
Portugal
Bio
Paulo Rosa is from Portugal and will be taking part in The Gobi March (Mongolia) 2026, which will be his first RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon. He is excited to challenge himself, experience the unique camaraderie of the race, and explore the vast and dramatic landscapes of Mongolia.
- SIME, Brooks United States
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SLAYMAKER, James
Japan
Bio
James Slaymaker is from Japan. He is motivated by the opportunity to test his limits and experience the camaraderie of RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathons.
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SPERRY, Tom
United States
Bio
Tom Sperry is a managing partner of Rogue Venture Partners, a disruptive early-stage technology fund in the United States. Tom is no stranger to RacingThePlanet Ultramarathons having competed in eight races (Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2017 and 2019; the Namib Race (Namibia) 2017, 2018 and 2024; and RacingThePlanet: New Zealand 2019, Lapland 2022 and Greece 2025). The Gobi March (Mongolia) 2027 is Tom’s ninth time at a RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon.
- TALAREK, Mariusz Poland → United Kingdom
- VAN ZANTEN, Jody United States
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WARNOCK, Rory
United Kingdom → Australia
Bio
Rory Warnock is a performance & wellness coach specialising in breathwork from the United Kingdom but currently living in Bondi Beach, Australia. He joins his second RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon at the Gobi March (Mongolia) 2027. Rory previously completed the Atacama Crossing 2022 where he finished 13th overall.
- WEST, Ryan United States
- WYNNE WALSH, Conor Ireland
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Where the field comes from
49 runners from 27 countries have entered so far. Nationality below is the flag the organiser lists first; many competitors live somewhere else entirely, which the arrow in the list shows.
Entries are still open, so this list grows. The organiser assigns bib numbers and publishes rank and stage times as the race runs; when those appear in the source they show up here too.
Email addresses are published on the organiser's own page but are deliberately left out here, so this list cannot be scraped for them.