Where is the marathon de Sables?
southern Morocco
The 35th MARATHON DES SABLES is organized by ATLANTIDE ORGANISATION Internationale and will take place from 01 to 11 October 2021 in southern Morocco. This 35th annual event will take place under the aegis of the MOROCCAN MINISTRY OF TOURISM and will bring together around 1 200 French and foreign participants.
How much is it to run the Marathon des Sables?
Entry is available on-line via the official MDS website: www.MarathonDesSables.com The individual entry fee of 3,190 Euros (or, 3,290 Euros per team member) is payable via wire transfer directly to the Head Office in France. It is important to know that the entry fee DOES NOT include airfare.
Where does the Marathon des Sables start?
Where does the Marathon Des Sables Take Place? On the Moroccan side of the Morocco/Algerian border. You drive to the end of the road, where the desert meets Civilization. Make camp there for 2 days, and then you begin running.
How many days is the MARATHON DES SABLES?
six-day
The MdS is a six-day ‘ultra-marathon’ or ‘ultra’ run over 150 to 156 miles (254 kms). But it’s not just the distance that makes it the toughest footrace on the planet.
How long are the stages in the Marathon des Sables?
The race is comprised of six stages over seven days, with the first three daily stages set around 20-25 miles (32-40km) each. The fourth stage is around 50 miles (80km); the fifth stage is always a full marathon of 26.2 miles (42km), and the sixth (and last) stage is from 9-13 miles (14-21km).
How long does it take to run the Marathon des Sables?
Marathon des Sables, French for Marathon of Sands (or MdS for short), is known as the “Toughest Footrace on Earth.” Why? Because it is roughly a 250-kilometer journey in seven days run in the hot sands of the Saharan desert.
How hard is the MARATHON DES SABLES?
In a nutshell, MdS isn’t the toughest race around, but it is an absolute blast. If you don’t mind the sand, blisters, pooping in a bag and being VERY HUNGRY. * Damian Hall is an outdoor journalist and GB trail-ultra runner.
How long does it take to run the MARATHON DES SABLES?
How do I prepare for MARATHON DES SABLES?
Build your fitness progressively Long distance runners should aim for weekly runs of around 100 to 125 miles. If your goal is more modest, aim for 30 to 50 miles each week. Increase your distances in stages. Build your stamina over long distances gradually by alternating endurance racing and walking fast.
What is marathons des Sables?
Marathon des Sables. Marathon des Sables, or MdS, ( French for Marathon of the Sands, also known as Sahara Marathon) is a six-day, 251 km (156 mi) ultramarathon, which is approximately the distance of six regular marathons. The longest single stage (2009) is 91 km (57 mi) long. This multiday race is held every year in southern Morocco,
What is the longest marathon in the Sahara Desert?
Marathon des Sables. Marathon des Sables, or MdS, (French for Marathon of the Sands, also known as Sahara Marathon) is a six-day, 251 km (156 mi) ultramarathon, which is approximately the distance of six regular marathons. The longest single stage (2009) is 91 km (57 mi) long.
When is the Marathon de sables 2021?
MARATHON DES SABLES: OCTOBER 1-11, 2021 The 2021 MDS is scheduled to take place from October 1-11, 2021. Registration is currently on hold while numbers are finalized, but we invite you to learn more about the race by visiting the main race page, www.marathondessables.com
Who was the first British runner to complete the Marathon des Sables?
Photo of the first British Runners to complete the Marathon des Sables (Dr Mike Stroud OBE, Rene Nevola, Richard Cooper and Prof Mike Lean). The marathon was the brainchild of French concert promoter Patrick Bauer who in 1984 traversed the Sahara desert on foot and alone.