Ulaanbaatar City Administration hosts the “Ulaanbaatar International Marathon” annually on the third Saturday of May. The day has been announced as a “car-free day” to promote public health and sports. This year two events will be held on 18 May.

The Ulaanbaatar International Marathon aims to develop sport, promote healthy life styles, and encourage strong mental and physical habits and practices.

The Ulaanbaatar marathon is becoming more and more famous as the number of runners and international guests increases. The marathon has been held since 2014 when over 16 thousand people attended. The numbers of runners, subsequently, increased to 18 thousand in 2015, then 27 thousand in 2016 and 30 thousand in 2017. Last year, international marathon runners including famous athletes participated in the event.