Competitors at the gobi Gobi ultra-marathon in Jiuquan, Gansu province on Nov 8, 2015. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

An ultra-marathon in the Gobi desert was held in Jiuquan, Gansu province on Nov 8, 2015. The event was sponsored by the China Athletic Association, Gansu sports bureau and Qiuquan government.

The Changan Ford Kuga Gobi Ultra-Marathon has a 50-kilometer track, half of which features the Gobi landscape, making the event extremely unique, according to the organizers.

The event has got support from the International Association of Ultrarunners and its unique track has attracted many professional marathon runners.