The marathon des sables, morocco april 2017 events. This legendary race is often referred to as the toughest foot race in the world. It is the toughest footrace on earth discovery channel. The sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, and the worlds third largest desert after antarctica and the arctic. One of my commissions was to supply images for discovery tv as they were filming james during this years race for a scientific programme analysing how the body reacts under such pressure in the desert heat. The marathon des sables is ranked by the discovery channel as the toughest footrace on earth. 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. Since 1986, the marathon des sables has been the rendez vous for any adventurer in search of beautiful scenery and solitude. 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. Time to get fixed up by the amazing french volunteers who sorted us out in the medical tent, rehydrate, refuel and get ready for the final countdown the following, and final, day. Marathon des sables mds is a truly unique, multiday ultramarathon through one of the worlds most inhospitable environments the sahara desert. The marathon des sables, which translates into english as marathon of the sands, was started in 1986 by patrick bauer. His exploits were filmed for a discovery channel documentary the toughest race on earth to be aired in october 2010. The 32nd edition of marathon des sables, one of the most difficult races in the world, kicked off last weekend.
On the other hand, the race format does not change. Runners endure 120f heat in marathon des sables daily. Discovery ch toughest race on earth with james cracknell duration. Sir ranulph fiennes in marathon des sables record bid. By far this rowers longest run ever and he was in 5th through 25 km. Race profile of marathon des sables from grand trail. The outdoors is for everyone and we want to help you discover the best britain has to offer and the benefits that outdoor activity can bring. Its a journey ive been on since october last year when my place in the 27th. James cracknell is running the marathon des sables, dubbed the toughest footrace on earth. It was raf veteran duncan slaters second attempt at the sixday marathon des sables in the sahara.
Since the first edition in 1986 the race has been more and more popular and there are now more than. The mississauga pandora square one half marathon 6th may, 2018. Known for being the ultimate test of human endurance, the race which takes in a gruelling 250 km across the sahara desert in temperatures reaching up to 50 degrees celsius tests even the toughest athletes to their limit and beyond. Since completing the atlantic race, james has continued to write a regular column for the daily telegraph, and recently completed an epic 1,400. Bens sporting achievements include completing the gruelling 160mile marathon des sables through the sahara, and rowing across the atlantic with double olympic gold medallist james cracknell, obe. Did james cracknell run the perfect marathon analysis. 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. James cracknell runs for the wire in the marathon des sables this article is more than 10 years old former olympic rower competes in 156mile race. Marathon des sables wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Olympic rower james cracknell is well known for his epic challenges. Documentary following british adventurer and olympic gold medal rower james cracknell as he competes in the marathon des sables in morocco. Fast facts about the marathon des sables mds 1 satellite image station 1 incinerator lorry for burning waste 1 cessna plane 2 helicopters 2 competitors have sadly lost their lives during previous marathon des sables events 3 kmph is the average minimum speed of the last person to officially finish.
In 1984 patrick bauer a french concert promoter decided to set out for an epic walk. Human adventure par excellence, the marathon des sables marathon of the sands is your personal challenge. Marathon des sables 215 km running race in the sahara, morocco marathon des sables p. The marathon des sables follows a different route each year across a region of morocco southeast of ouarzazate, near the famous merzouga dunes, the erg chebbi. James cracknell was running in the marathon des sables to show his support for the royal british legion. Marathon des sables had really done a number on me, but i took a big scalp from it after completing the ultra. Over 6 life changing days youll run over 250km 156 miles through endless dunes, over rocky jebels. The marathon des sables translates into english as marathon of the sands it was started in 1986 by patrick bauer a french concert promoter the.
In april 2010 cracknell became the highest placed briton ever in the 25year history of the marathon des sables, finishing 12th. Also known as the sahara marathon, this is a sixday, 251km ultramarathon and is the equivalent of six regular marathons in length. The greatest journey i have ever been on is over, and it feels hard to get on with a life without the sahara. I first met james at the bivouac on the marathon des sables, also known as the mds. But first the marathon des sables or the mds for short. Marathon des sables by elisabet barnes november 29, 2017 march 9, 2018 food for marathon des sables and similar multistage races marathon des sables by.
Hundreds of competitors ran between the sahara dunes in. James cracknell achieved a staggering 12th place finish over a longer and some would argue, harder course and that was with a broken bone in his foot. James cracknell runs for the wire in the marathon des sables. The national outdoor expo is a utopia for outdoor enthusiasts and provides all of the inspiration, kit, tech, nutrition and advice needed to get outside and get active.
At one point was the highest british finisher ever in the marathon des sables and has a history of endurance challenges and achievements to rival almost anyone. Mohamad ahansal of morocco runs a perfect marathon des sables in 2010 by winning each and every stage of the races six stages. Double leg amputee completes 156mile marathon des sables. James cracknell is a cofounder of threshold sports, the company behind the race to the stones a new 100km fully supported route along the ridgeway, britains oldest path. Marathon des sables moroccan national tourist office. Mds is a truly gruelling multistage adventure through a mythical landscape in one of the worlds most inhospitable environments the sahara desert. More than 1,300 participants are expected at the 32th edition of the marathon des sables, this sport event was created in 1986 whit only 23 participants, 30 years later over 0 participants set out to face elements, themselves and their fellow competitors, and share a human adventure like nothing else. It was first run in 1986, with 186 competitors, and 32 years later that number is close to 1200.
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