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Murun Purevdorj riding his rally motorcycle on a stage of the Rallye du Maroc

Genghis Khan in Rally3

Published by Thomas Menzel on 7. October 2026

Series: FIM Competitions

· Research as of: 6 October 2026

Murun Purevdorj has achieved a historic success for Mongolia at the 2026 Rallye du Maroc: the Xraids Experience rider secured the Rally3 season title. RallyTracks calls him the first Mongolian W2RC world champion. The official W2RC final report also confirms the milestone – to be precise, it is the Rally3 World Cup title.

Morocco brings the decision

On 3 October, two different successes in Rally3 went to two riders: Albert Martín won the Rallye du Maroc with Triumph Spain, while Purevdorj took the season title. The Mongolian finished the event second in the class. His name therefore stands for a first, which the organiser expressly highlights: he is the first Mongolian title winner in the W2RC.

The starting position was tight. Before Morocco, only one point separated Purevdorj and his title rival Eduardo Alan, as the FIM noted in its preview. Both rode for Xraids Experience. For Rally3, Morocco was already the season finale, while the rest of the W2RC calendar still includes the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge.

Murun Purevdorj riding on stage 2 of the Rallye du Maroc near Zagora
Murun Purevdorj, number 160, on stage 2 of the Rallye du Maroc near Zagora on 30 September 2026. Photo: © Horacio Cabilla / A.S.O. – W2RC original gallery.

What exactly does the Rally3 title mean?

The phrase “W2RC world champion” conveys the significance of the achievement, but needs putting into context. The FIM lists Rally3 under the FIM Rally-Raid World Cup. Purevdorj therefore wins the season standings of his class within the W2RC. The RallyGP world championship title is awarded separately.

Rally3 is aimed at enduro motorcycles prepared for rally use. In the official Morocco photos, Purevdorj’s machine is listed as a KTM EXC-F. Xraids Experience is his team; KTM is the motorcycle brand. It is precisely this combination of enduro technology, navigation and multi-day competition that makes the class interesting as a route into international rally sport.

Three podiums carry the season

The review by 131 Off-Road describes a remarkably consistent Rally3 season: Purevdorj stood on the podium in all three of his starts. At the Desafío Ruta 40 in Argentina he won the class; in Morocco, second place behind Martín was enough for the title.

In Morocco, Martín remained the benchmark, winning five of the six timed sections, including the prologue. Purevdorj was awarded the win on stage 4 after Martín received time penalties. In the final classification the gap was 1:57:37 hours. Eduardo Alan, Purevdorj’s direct title rival and team-mate, finished sixth in the class. These results show why a rally win and a season title have to be considered separately: Purevdorj’s success was built over several events.

From Mongolian motorsport to the international stage

Purevdorj comes from Ulaanbaatar and was born on 4 November 1997. At the time of his title win he is 28 years old. His official Dakar profile tells of an early start: he was riding motorcycles at the age of six, and his father was also a racer. He later gained experience in domestic motocross and enduro.

Between 2016 and 2020 he interrupted his motorsport career to study in Australia. After returning, he turned increasingly to marathon rallies. The Dakar profile calls him a seven-time Mongolian champion and lists the overall victory at the 2025 Silk Way Rally.Portrait of Murun Purevdorj from the official Dakar rider profile

Murun Purevdorj in the official Dakar rider portrait. Archive image from the 2026 Dakar profile; the date of the photo and the photographer are not given there. Image source: Dakar / A.S.O. – original profile.

A milestone – and a foundation for the next step

Purevdorj finished his 2025 Dakar debut in 76th place overall despite technical problems. In his official rider profile he describes in particular difficulties with the gearbox and the importance of a reliably prepared motorcycle. The Rally3 title now adds an international season success to this path of experience.

For Xraids Experience, the title of a rider from its own ranks is now settled. For Mongolia, the significance goes further: for the first time, a Mongolian rider leads a W2RC class at the end of the season. From an editorial perspective, it is precisely this first that makes the story remarkable. How far Purevdorj can advance in other classes in future remains open in sporting terms – his Rally3 success already has a value of its own.

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