17th International Marathon 2013 Mongolia
The Steppe Marathon, or 17th International Marathon commenced at 2pm on 21st July near Tsonjin Boldog, the giant Chinggis Khaan statue. The Steppe Marathon is held annually in July and is open to the foreign community. Foreign embassies and international organisations working in Mongolia often participate in this marathon.
Starting from Mandal resort the international marathon consisted of six race categories. The organisers arranged a children"s race of 1500km, a race for over 60s of 3000m, a 5000m race for competitors aged 50 to 60 and a 5000m race for competitors under 50 years. The 10km race and half marathon, 21km, was open to all ages.
Runners from Mongolia and the international community took part in the event. Japan, America, the UK and France were some of the countries that were represented.
The Office of the Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, the Ulaanbaatar City Tourism Board, the Physical Culture and Sports Authority and the Embassy of Japan were involved in the organisation of the event with Mobicom being the primary sponsor this year.
Starting from Mandal resort the international marathon consisted of six race categories. The organisers arranged a children"s race of 1500km, a race for over 60s of 3000m, a 5000m race for competitors aged 50 to 60 and a 5000m race for competitors under 50 years. The 10km race and half marathon, 21km, was open to all ages.
Runners from Mongolia and the international community took part in the event. Japan, America, the UK and France were some of the countries that were represented.
The Office of the Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, the Ulaanbaatar City Tourism Board, the Physical Culture and Sports Authority and the Embassy of Japan were involved in the organisation of the event with Mobicom being the primary sponsor this year.
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