The Silk Way International Rally kicked off on July 11 in Irkutsk, Russia, and is now being held in Mongolia. After passing through Irkutsk Oblast and the Republic of Buryatia, the rally entered Mongolia via the Altanbulag border port on July 15 and reached Ulaanbaatar on July 16.
From July 15 to 21, the rally will traverse 5,500 kilometers across Mongolia, passing through Selenge, Darkhan-Uul, Tuv, Dundgovi, Uvurkhangai, Bayankhongor, Govi-Altai, Khovd, and Bayan-Ulgii provinces. This year’s Silk Way Rally features 837 participants and 306 vehicles from 12 countries:
Russian Federation
Federal Republic of Germany
Canada
People’s Republic of China
Republic of Latvia
United Mexican States
Republic of Kazakhstan
Turkmenistan
Republic of Uzbekistan
Republic of Belarus
Swiss Confederation
Mongolia
The Silk Way International Rally is jointly organized by the Government of Mongolia, the Government of the Russian Federation, Gazprom (Open Joint Stock Company), and the Automobile and Motorcycle Association of China.
First launched in 2009, the rally originally covered 4,628 kilometers from Kazan, Russia, through Kazakhstan, to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It has since become a major annual event in Eurasian motorsport, taking place in countries such as Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Mongolia, which previously hosted the rally in 2019 and 2024.
Spanning 2 to 15 days, the rally covers rugged terrain including steppes, deserts, forests, and mountains of 600-5,000 km road. It is recognized as a large-scale international sports event, featuring cars, trucks, and motorcycles, and is open to both professional athletes and amateurs. Over the years, the rally has grown into a symbol of sporting unity and friendship, drawing millions of spectators worldwide.

Published Date:2025-07-18