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Press Release - Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset Marathon and Ultra - 1/19/16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

   Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset 2016: Reserve the date of August 3rd 
            for the 18th edition of this international Trail!

- In the first week of August 2016, adventure seeking runners from all 
  over the world will take part in the 18th Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset    
  (MS2S) at the shores of Lake Hovsgol.
- The registration period for this unique adventure 42km and 100km trail
  run, taking place on 3rd August 2016, is open on www.ms2s.org!   
- Runners from 22 countries participated in the 2015 race, creating an 
  exceptional experience.
	
Mongolia (January 2016) - How deep blue can a lake be? And how many 
different shades of green do exist? Up to 100 runners from all over the 
world will find out in August 2016, when they gather at Lake Hovsgol in the 
wilderness of Northern Mongolia. Their quest: The 18th Mongolia Sunrise to 
Sunset (MS2S). The MS2S, a non-profit 42km and 100km ultra trail run, is 
without a doubt among the most beautiful runs of the world. Runners pass by 
wild horses and yaks, seas of wildflowers, the craggy mountains, windblown 
lowlands and of course the deep blue pearl of Mongolia, Lake Hovsgol.

"The untouched nature is truly stunning. Our race offers spectacular views 
from start to finish - be it on the lakeside single trail when the sun 
rises behind Lake Hovsgol, on the impressive mountain passes or in the 
marshy, remote forests", says Nicolas Musy, race director of the MS2S. The 
MS2S is not only beautiful but also challenging: The accumulated elevation 
gain/loss in the marathon distance is more than 2.200 meters, in the 100km 
ultra run it is more than 3.300 meters. Musy: "Still, everybody with a 
strong spirit and good training can complete the race. The cut-off time is 
18 hours."

Early bird rates - The special offer is quit finished!

Runners with an appetite for a special adventure can now secure early bird 
rates for the race package online on www.ms2s.org. "This is not a one-day 
event. We offer a whole week full of discovery and adventure", explains 
Musy. Participants gather in a picturesque camp at the lakeshore, sleep in 
traditional Mongolian yurts and get in touch with local nomads and their 
culture. In the days before and following the race, runners can enjoy a 
variety of leisure activities: horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, hiking, 
or mountain biking. The 2016 race week will take place from July 30th to 
August 6th 2016. To beneficiate of the special offer, register before 
March!

2015: an international crowd

In the 2015 race, runners from all over the world participated in the MS2S. 
Altogether, the organizers welcomed participants from no less than 22 
countries. The young Mongolian runner Tumenbayar Shagdar was able to secure 
the win on 100km in a time of 11:54 hours. French Aurélia Veyre was the 
fastest ultra-lady in 15:16 hours. The 42km winners were the Mongolian 
Tugldur Tselmegsaikhan and the Canadian runner Jennifer Pasiciel. In the 
veteran 100km category, Swiss Marc Progin won in strong 15:36 hours.

Preserving the National Park

The Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset is organised on a non-profit basis. All 
proceeds are used to keep Hovsgol National Park pristine and clean as well 
as to support the culture of the local nomads via the "ecoLeap foundation" 
registered in Geneva, Switzerland. "We want to keep this pristine mountain 
area as beautiful as it is now. That is why we fund a litter control 
project and its ongoing operation including hiring park rangers, providing 
eco-friendly garbage bags and raising awareness nation-wide through TV ads 
and education of local children and families", explains race director 
Nicolas Musy. The ecoLeap foundation also supports the local culture, adds 
Musy: "It is not only the pristine nature that makes this part of the world 
so special. It is also the unique culture of the nomads and their way of 
life. The nomads should be proud of their abilities and culture." 


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