The runners enjoyed the most spectacular scenery of the trip in the morning, running around the Eastern end of the Barkol Shan Mountains. The altitude reached 2,750m and the guys enjoyed some spectacular off-road running. A total of 69km was covered today, although with the shorter, but much tougher route taken over the mountains, this equated to 73km off the total distance.

Stephen celebrated his birthday in style with Wusu Pijor and cake plus a long-awaited steak and mashed potato prepared by the support team. Needless to say, the cooks were disgusted and went for dinner elsewhere!