The Genghis Khan Festival, first organised in 2007, consists of two different sports disciplines: mountainbiking and cross country running. Mountainbikers are being offered a 3-day stage competition with a total length of approximately 200km, while runners get the chance of running a full marathon or half marathon distance offroad. It is also possible to do both, and therefore compete for the crown of the King or Queen of the Grasslands. All competitions take place in the grasslands surrounding Xiwuqi town and cater for all levels of athletes as shorter distances are also available.This is a unique event in China.
09:00 – All MTB and KOG participants check-in at the race office in Xiwuqi Hotel and collect their race bags.
13:30 – Grand Opening Ceremony at Culture Square
14:00 – Start for MTB 1st Day, long distance and short distance
17:30 – Podium ceremony at Culture Square, for MTB 1st Day
18:30 – Finish closure, end of competition
06:15 – All runners enter start arena at Culture Square
07:00 – Start of Grassland Marathon, all distances (42.5km/21.5km/11km)
12:00 – Prize giving ceremony at Cultural Square
13:30 – Finish closure, end of competition
14:00 – All bikers enter start arena at Culture Square
14:30 – Start for MTB 2nd Day, long distance and short distance
17:00 – Podium ceremony at Mongolian Yurt City, for MTB 2nd Day
18:30 – Finish closure, end of competition
19:00 – Welcome Banquet at Mongolian Yurt City (reservations required)
21:00 – Outdoor bonfire party begins at Mongolian Yurt City
23:00 – Outdoor bonfire party closes at Mongolian Yurt City
07:30 – All bikers enter start arena at Culture Square
08:00 – Start for MTB 3rd Day, long distance and short distance
15:00 – Podium ceremony at Culture Square, for MTB 3rd Day
15:30 – Podium ceremony at Culture Square, for MTB General Classification and K.O.G
17:00 – Finish closure, end of competition
