

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Against All Odds: The Extraordinary Journey of Dion Leonard & Gobi
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: From the vast, unforgiving landscape of the Gobi Desert to hearts around the world, this is the remarkable true story of an unlikely friendship that changed everything.

Join New York Times bestselling author Dion Leonard for an unforgettable talk as he shares the inspiring journey behind Finding Gobi. While competing in a brutal 155-mile ultra marathon across the Chinese desert, Dion never expected to gain a running partner; let alone a lifelong friend. Yet mile after mile, a small stray dog named Gobi appeared by his side, forming a bond that would carry them both across the finish line and into a story far bigger than the race itself.

But their adventure didn’t end there. When Gobi suddenly disappeared after the race, Dion embarked on an emotional and determined search across China to bring her home; proving just how powerful love, hope, and perseverance can be.

At this special store event, Dion will bring this incredible true story to life, sharing behind-the-scenes moments from the race, the dramatic rescue mission, and the unbreakable connection he and Gobi share today.

Perfect for animal lovers, dream-chasers, and anyone who believes that the greatest journeys often begin when you least expect them—this is a story that will leave you inspired long after the final page.

Books will be available for purchase and Dion will autograph &amp; Gobi will pawtograph these for you.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/half-moon-bay/against-all-odds-the-extraordinary-journey-of-dion-leonard-and-gobi/200029477113921
- **Event Categories**: sports, art, marathons, literary-art, trips-adventures, performances, theatre, entertainment, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029477113921?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=half+moon+bay-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Half Moon Bay
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ink Spell Books
- **lat**: 37.461728685159
- **long**: -122.42920398719
- **full address**: Ink Spell Books, 713 Correas St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019-1907, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Finding Gobi (https://allevents.in/org/finding-gobi/20527400)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Ink Spell Books, 713 Correas St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019-1907, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Finding Gobi
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, art, marathons, literary-art, trips-adventures, performances, theatre, entertainment, dog
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Against All Odds: The Extraordinary Journey of Dion Leonard & Gobi ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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