Ultra Running Hub Sahara, Morocco · Date TBA
200 mi +
Marathon des Sables
250 km Distance
800 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 3 m / km
Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With desert terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 250 km of desert with 800 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes250 km of desert — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race NutritionPast 250 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 250 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps250 km almost certainly means running into the night.
- AccessoriesChafe and blisters end more 250 km races than fitness does.
About
A 6-day, 250km self-supported stage race through the Sahara Desert.
Highlights
- Self-supported desert stage race
- 6 days of racing
- Saharan sand dunes