Marathon des Sables
| Marathon des Sables | |
|---|---|
Official logo of the Marathon des Sables | |
| Location | Morocco (Sahara Desert) Namibia Peru Fuerteventura (Spain) Jordan Turkey France |
| Event type | Multi-stage Ultramarathon |
| Distance | 250 km in 6 stages (MDS Legendary) 70, 100 or 120 km in 3 stages (MDS 120) |
| Established | 1986 |
| Organizer | WAA (What An Adventure) (Cyril Gauthier) |
| Official site | www |
| Participants | Amateurs and professionals |
Marathon des Sables (often abbreviated MDS) is an international organization that hosts several formats of ultra-endurance footraces, most of them held in food self-sufficiency conditions.
The flagship event, now known as MDS Legendary, dates back to 1986 and takes place every year in the Moroccan Sahara, covering around 250 km in six stages.
Since 2017, the organization has expanded its portfolio with new formats (ranging from 70 km to 250 km) and destinations such as Peru, Namibia, Fuerteventura, Jordan, Turkey and France.
Every year, thousands of amateur and professional runners from all over the world take part in the different races, which combine sporting challenge with a strong human and collective experience.