Meet Bazar: The Mongolian Herder Taking on the Gobi March 2026

Sponsored by Expedition Foods

Bukhsuuri Bazar, known simply as Bazar, is a 21‑year‑old herder from the remote mountains of Khovd province, and he’s preparing to take on one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges: the Gobi March (Mongolia) 2026.

“I want to show the world the strength of our people.”

Raised in a nomadic family and shaped by the physical demands of herding livestock across rugged, high‑altitude terrain, Bazar’s endurance was forged long before he ever laced up a pair of running shoes. His daily life—gathering animals in the mountains, taming colts, loading camels, and walking long distances—became the foundation for his athletic ability.

He only began formal training in 2025, yet he has already completed the Ulaanbaatar Marathon in under four hours. Now, he’s turning his focus to the desert.

“My primary goal is to conquer myself—to test my own limits.”

Bazar’s training ground is the mountains of Khovd, where he walks long distances each day while tending to his animals. The landscape that shaped him is the same landscape that now prepares him for the Gobi’s extremes.

For the race, Bazar plans to rely on durable, high‑quality gear and nutrient‑dense food—supported by Expedition Foods, whose meals will fuel his week‑long journey across the desert.

Want to dive deeper into Bazar’s journey, from his nomadic childhood to his marathon debut and his preparation for the Gobi March?

Read the full story and follow his path to the desert here.

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