Mar 29, 20 the participants are only given the official mds road book on the bus ride to the site the day before the race start to study the course. In this short book shortlisted for the book of the year in the uk national. Aside from the monthlong physical and mental preparation for this mighty challenge, the equipment plays an equally important role to m. Extreme athlete writes the book on the marathon des sables in. Participants in the half marathon des sables must imperatively follow the route as marked by the organizers, failing which penalties may be applied according to the particular stage. Marathon des sables ouarzazate, morocco 9282020 my. A few years ago, i coauthored a book called where the road ends. The road book before stage 1, laura and james study the course, from jebel irhs to oued tijekht. Mar 28, 2018 camp life in marathon des sables my 7 top tips marathon des sables, ultra races by elisabet barnes march 28, 2018 january 2, 2020 the thing i like the most about multistage races, and what makes them different from other races, is the camp life.
Swedens elisabet barnes took her second win in three years. Known simply as the mds, the race is a gruelling multistage adventure through a formidable landscape in one of the worlds most inhospitable climates the sahara desert. Marathon des sables 2018 anthonys sandpit adventure duration. There will be elevation, but it is not excessive compared to the distance of the stages, and will not exceed 1500m on the long stage, for example.
Mds is a truly gruelling multistage adventure through a mythical landscape in one of the worlds most inhospitable environments the sahara desert. Apr 30, 20 the road book before stage 1, laura and james study the course, from jebel irhs to oued tijekht. The 32nd marathon des sables, the worlds most famous stage race, finished on friday 14th april with a marathon. Its held in six stages over seven days covering a total of approximately 250kms with set distances for each day ranging from approximately 10kms to 90kms. Temperatures in this isolated part of the world can hit as high as 50 degrees, water is understandably scarce and the wind regularly whips up serious sand storms. The marathon des sables or mds is a 150155 mile 240250km. Advice from former runners on water during the half marathon des sables please note, these tips are specific to each. Do you have questions about the half marathon des sables program.
All other competitors must go to the event organisers own site. The marathon des sables experience blood, sweat, tears and. Evenementen en trainingen worden in een kleine samenvatting gezet zodat je. A complete guide to running the marathon des sables. The top 150 started an hour and a half later than the main bulk of runners. I carried 33 pounds 15 kg of equipment and supplies in. Grand trail is the most inspirational and breathtaking coffee table book about running ever.
Congratulations and welcome to lifechanging experience. Jul 24, 2019 so, you want to run the marathon des sables, a sevenday stage race of selfsufficiency in moroccos sahara desert. For liaison stages, the course will be marked approximately every 100 meters, with retro reflective markings at night. Oh and if you ever were unsure of what music works for the marathon des sables i can tell you that tesseract, muse and the music. The ultimate guide to the marathon des sables rad season. The competitors hereby agree that waa has the exclusive right to its identity and its individual or collective image for all matters related to its participation in half marathon des sables, including commercial use. There are some great brands out there and many do complete packages that will save you some money. Click here to register for the 2021 marathon des sables. It is supplied by the organisation and will include the following.
This is a race ive trained several people to successfully complete, including backofthepackers through to danny kendall who got the highest placing ever by a brit at the 20 race 10th while training in london. The marathon des sables takes place yearly in late march or early april in a remote section of the southern sahara desert, south of ouarzazate, morocco. While the event can be very demanding if you are racing, the daily time cutoffs are generous enough to allow someone to powerwalk the entire distance. The marathon des sables is a gruelling 251km, sixday race through the sahara desert.
The trajectory of hmds peru will be annouced at your arrival at the race, in the road book. Apr 26, 2017 international trail and ultra runner damian hall in photo above, credit susie chan writes about how using his trail running shoes as a pillow, scavenging for food and pooping in a bag all seem perfectly normal when battling the marathon des sables mds in the sahara desert. Runners have to endure the extreme weather conditions of the sahara desert on a sixday 250km run while going through sand dunes and elevations. The distance covered is 243kms in the sahara desert, run in 49 degrees celsius heat while every athlete carries his or her own equipment, food etc. The 35th marathon des sables will be administered according to the general race regulations and their amendments road book, etc, to which all. The rules require you to be selfsufficient, to carry with you on your back everything except water that you need to survive. However, there are a few keys to keep in mind when selecting some kicks for the des sables. 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. The 35th marathon des sables 2020 was due to be held from april 3 2020 in morocco. Marathon des sables training a few years ago, i coauthored a book called where the road ends. Race directors you can rapidly add a new event or edit the pages featured on ahotu marathons of the races your organize. You are bound to experience some inconveniences during your race queues, discomfort, different customs, etc.
The marathon des sables experience blood, sweat, tears. Apr 11, 2019 what you use to cover your feet is the most personalized decision you can make. Each participant must carry hisher own material obligatory food and equipment. Free uk delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over. See selections from grand trail here on the velopress trail running and. The marathon des sables is a desert race, open to runners and walkers, with seven stages that require competitors to be selfsufficient. Individually registered, how to relate to the registration of a team. Mar 09, 2017 running marathon des sables bradley farquhar. The marathon des sables covers a distance of about 250 km through the moroccan portion of the sahara desert. The half marathon des sables will be administered according to the general race regulations and their amendments road book, etc. Half marathon des sables fuerteventura home facebook. In 2011, during my first running of the marathon des sables, on stage 1 we had an eightmile.
Extreme adventure food, bounce foods, clif bar or nuun. So, you want to run the marathon des sables, a sevenday stage race of selfsufficiency in moroccos sahara desert. Marathon des sables is a wonderful opportunity for all of us, but its also up to each individual to make sure that everything runs smoothly. The course changes each year and is only revealed in the final weeks leading up to the start. Nisha learned this lesson the hard way in 2014, the first time she attempted the mds. With a little over a month to go, the final preparation will be on its way for more than 1. We dedicated a chunk of the book to training for endurance running generally and trail running specifically. Race regulation 2020 35eme marathon des sables site. If you have run or know a race that isnt yet on ahotu marathons, please let us. Marathon des sables morocco sep 18 2020 ahotu marathons. It is the toughest footrace on earth discovery channel. If you go into the half marathon des sables expecting it to be half as difficult as the full marathon des sables, youll be in for a surprise. Marathon des sables dreamchaser outdoor adventure events.
If you are signing up for this marathon we hope you have completed a race once or twice before. A guide to trail running with irunfars bryon powell. Apr 08, 2015 10 things no one tells you before you run the marathon des sables featuring over five marathons in as many days, the marathon des sables holds more than a few surprises for its dedicated or. The marathon des sables is ranked by the discovery channel as the toughest footrace on earth. The half marathon des sables is a foot running race, open to runners and walkers, in 3 stages, freestyle, and with food selfsufficiency over a distance of about 120 km. The 35th edition of marathon des sables will take place from april 3 to, 2020, an opportunity to remember 35 years of the legendary desert race in pictures. It seemed like an insignificant challenge in comparison to the previous stage, yet still it was the second longest stage of the entire event. The marathon des sables mds is perhaps one of the most gruelling ultramarathons of all time.
The marathon des sables became so famous and popular that it expanded to two new locations in 2017peru and the canary islands. Each competitor must manage his daily water needs according to the distribution of the water supply as indicated on the road book and at no time will he be able to obtain supplies by his own means. Kit lists, marathon des sables by elisabet barnes june 27, 2015 december 3, 2015. Ultra endurance running in the heat of the sahara on. Waa reserves all exclusive rights to use images of half marathon des sables. The 35th marathon des sables is organized by atlantide organisation internationale and will take place from 18 to 28 september 2020 in southern morocco. The 30th marathon des sables mds began the morning of sunday, april 5 in the moroccan sahara with more than 1,300 participants toeing the line at this special anniversary event. It is important to know your hydrics needs for the hmds beforehand drink gently, regularly 2 or 3 sips every 10 minutes, in small quantities and do not wait to be thirsty. The marathon des sables mds is known as the toughest footrace on earth. Do you have questions about water management during the half marathon des sables. If you have run or know a race that isnt yet on ahotu marathons, please let us know about it by sending us an email at email protected. Competitors need to carry all their food, water and survival equipment. The 35th marathon des sables will be administered according to the general race regulations and their amendments road book, etc, to which all participants agree when they register. For those unfamiliar, the mds is a sevenday, sixstage race only the first five stages count toward the rankings this year in which competitors carry all their own supplies except for a daily water ration and a.
The marathon des sables or mds is a 150155 mile 240250km, sevenday stage race conceived and organized by frenchman patrick bauer and atlantide organisation internationale. If you are not a resident of the us but wish to register for the event, please visit. The 35th marathon des sables will be administered according to the general race regulations and their amendments road book. Race regulation 2020 35eme marathon des sables site officiel. Photo essay of the marathon des sables runners world. All the information concerning the route and the elevation, will be communicated on the day of arrival in the official road book. Great little book, well written, a fantastic read whats it like to run 150 miles across the sahara desert carrying all of your kit on your back. Marathon des sables is a selfsufficient foot race held across the sahara desert in southern morocco. It is important to know your hydrics needs for the. The next days solidarity stage involved a 7km run through dunes in a cotton tshirt, which i lacked energy for but enjoyed sharing with my tent mates. Between the resources you put into the trip itself and your preparation for it, the marathon des sables mds requires loads of time and money. Jan 10, 2012 but first the marathon des sables or the mds for short.
Join the adventure and run the hmds fuerteventura 2020, expected to be exceptional. Camp life in marathon des sables my 7 top tips elisabet. The course is usually well marked and all competitors receive a road book which. Road to marathon des sables onze voorbereiding naar mds. The marathon des sables takes place in the hostile environment of the sahara, around merzouga in eastern morocco. The half marathon des sables is a race race, open to walkers, of 3 stages, selfsufficient food and free running at a distance of approximately 120 kilometers, where each competitor must use his equipment food and material is required. Race overview dreamchaser outdoor adventure events. The evening of the marathon day involved a lot of faff and unnecessarily extended speeches before the prize giving.