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Home › Get involved › Take part in an event › Extreme events › Gobi March: China 2013

Gobi March: China 2013

Take part in one of the iconic '4 Deserts' races across the breathtaking Gobi desert.

Date: 1 June 2013 - 9 June 2013
China

A challenging and tough race across the great, stony Gobi desert in China. This six day, 250km, self-sufficient race will push you harder than ever.

Located in the Xinjiang Province, the hottest place in China and the most distant point from an ocean in the world, you will carry all food, clothing and equipment with you for the entirety of the race.

How to take part

Mencap has secured three guaranteed places. To apply for one, fill out an application form and return it to us be email or post:

Email:events@mencap.org.uk
Address: Mencap events team, 123 Golden Lane, London EC1Y 0RT.

As part of Mencap's extreme team you'll receive:

  • fundraising support
  • training support
  • the benefit of being part of a team and invites for Mencap's extreme team get togethers
  • team top/vest before the race
  • other free or discounted health and fitness services and products

Who to contact

If you would like further information on this or any of Mencap's events, please read our general FAQs or contact:

Rachel Croshaw
Telephone: 020 7696 6946
Email: rachel.croshaw@mencap.org.uk

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