Where does the Marathon des Sables take place?

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 hard is the Marathon des Sables?

In a nutshell, MdS isn’t the toughest race around, but it is an absolutely blast. If you don’t mind sand, blisters, pooping in a bag and being VERY HUNGRY.

Where does the 156 mile Marathon des Sables take place?

This multiday race is held every year in southern Morocco, in the Sahara Desert. It has been regarded as the toughest foot race on Earth.

Can anyone do the marathon de Sables?

You will need to be physically fit, sure. You will be running or walking. Yes, walking is a good option – in fact it’s positively encouraged if it gets you to the line. You will be doing the equivalent of five and a half regular marathons in the space of just six days.

How do you enter 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.

Do people walk Marathon des Sables?

You will be running or walking. Yes, walking is a good option – in fact it’s positively encouraged if it gets you to the line. You will be doing the equivalent of five and a half regular marathons in the space of just six days. And you will carry everything you need on your back.

How many miles is the marathon de Sables?

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.

What distance is the Marathon des Sables?

about 250 Km
The MARATHON DES SABLES is a foot race, open to runners and walkers, with several stages, free style, and with food self-sufficiency over a distance of about 250 Km. Each participant must carry his/herown backpack containing food, sleeping gear and other material.

How do I get into Marathon des Sables?

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.

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.

Was ist die Grenze der marathonlauf der Welt?

Herbert Meneweger: Marathon des Sables – die Grenze ist, wo die Vorstellungskraft endet – der härteste Marathonlauf der Welt, 243 Kilometer durch die Sahara. Anthering AUT, Meneweger 2003.