The 4 Deserts Ultramarathon Series is widely recognised as the most PRESTIGIOUS FOOTRACE series in the world

The series consists of the Namib Race (Namibia), Gobi March (Mongolia), Atacama Crossing (Chile) and The Last Desert (Antarctica). Competitors in the races traverse 250 kilometers in seven days over rough country terrain with only a place in a tent and water provided. They are supported by highly qualified staff, all with experience in hiking, marathons and ultramarathons, and medical teams specialising in wilderness medicine.

The 4 Deserts Ultramarathon Series

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  • 04 Oct 24 The 15th Edition of the RacingThePlanet Ultramarathon will be in GREECE!

    Join us in the birthplace of the marathon, in a country with rich history and mythology, stunning natural beauty, delicious cuisine, warm hospitality, vibrant culture and traditions, architectural marvels, a mediterranean climate and unique islands. Date:  28 September 2025.

  • 28 Sep 24 RacingThePlanet: The 20-Year Race is History

    The race concluded on Saturday in front of the Treasury building in Petra, Jordan. Congratulations to Filippo Rossi of Switzerland and Maigua Ojeda of Spain, the champions, and all the partiticpants in the race which celebrated 20 years of RacingThePlanet.

  • 22 Sep 24 LIVE from Jordan: RacingThePlanet: The 20-Year Race

    HAPPENING NOW - follow our Anniversary Race LIVE as competitors traverse the deserts of Jordan beginning in Wadi Rum and ending in front of the UNESCO-heritage site, the Treasury.  Follow the GPS Tracking, see Photos and Videos, and read the Blogs and Stage Updates.  Sign up for Breaking News to get the first news straight from the desert.

  • 05 Aug 24 Get on Board for the Gobi March 2025

    Early registration is now open for the Gobi March 2025, the 19th Edition of this iconic ultramarathon.

  • 22 Jul 24 NEXT RACE: RacingThePlanet: 20-Year Race (Jordan) in September

    With just over two months until we head to Petra to run from Wadi Rum, through the deserts of Jordan for The 20-Year Race. The race starts on 22 September.

  • 30 Jun 24 Gobi March - That's A Wrap

    The Gobi March 2024 as officially ended, You can see all the coverage from the week including the highlights final video

    Next up RacingThePlanet: The 20-Year Race (Jordan) on 22 September.

  • 22 Jun 24 Follow the Gobi March (Mongolia) 2024 LIVE NOW

    The 18th edition of the Gobi March starts on Sunday, 23 June.  See live tracking, photos, videos, results, blogs and more on the Gobi March LIVE page.

  • 17 Jun 24 The Line Up for the Gobi March 2024

    With less a week until the 2024 edition of the Gobi March find out more about the field - which countries are represnted, the oldest, the youngest, the top contenders, the interesting stories and who is taking on the 4 Deserts Grand Slam.

  • 12 Jun 24 "Runners, earn your bragging rights during the Atacama Crossing" - USA Today

    Some runs are for fun. Others are to prove you can do it. The Atacama Crossing falls into the latter category. If you want to run 250 kilometers (about 155 miles) through the driest place on Earth, this race is for you. There’s also spectacular scenery of Chilean sand dunes, salt lakes, and volcanoes. USA Today covers the Atacama Crossing race. 

     

  • 05 Jun 24 Live Race Coverage of the 18th Gobi March Begins on 22 June

    Join us for LIVE race coverage of the Gobi March with GPS tracking, photos, videos, results and blogs posted throughout each day. Sign up for Breaking News to get the very latest news each day straight from the Gobi.

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