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From 29 Mar 2025

ATACAMA CROSSING (CHILE)
250km / 155 mile, 6-Stage Ultramarathon

30 March - 5 April 2025

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LIVE Coverage of Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025

Post Race Breaking News

That's a wrap on the Atacama Crossing 2025, which concluded with a celebratory banquet and awards ceremony this evening in San Pedro. An enormous thank you to everyone...

Sat, 5 April 2025 at 23:39

Stage 6 Breaking News

The final racers have now crossed the finish line, marking the conclusion of the 18th Atacama Crossing. The last to finish were Louise Cooper (USA), Suresh Dasappan (Indi...

Sat, 5 April 2025 at 12:47

Stage 6 Breaking News

Finishers are steadily crossing the finish line in the Town Square of San Pedro de Atacama. Anton Zyrianov and Elise Lagerstrom have claimed victory in the 18th Edition o...

Sat, 5 April 2025 at 11:36

Stage 6 Breaking News

Stage 6 is officially underway! There will be three start times today: 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, and 9:00 AM, with the first group already hitting the trail at 7:30 AM. Join us i...

Sat, 5 April 2025 at 07:43

Stage 5 Breaking News

An incredible accomplishment lies on the other side of one more night: the finish line of Atacama Crossing 2025! Competitors will head to bed soon for one more sleep und...

Fri, 4 April 2025 at 18:59

Stage 5 Breaking News

Congratulations to our final two finishers of Stage 5: William (Bill) Davis (US) and TaeYun Jeong (Korea).The Atacama Crossing 2025 FINISH is TOMORROW!! Details below:...

Fri, 4 April 2025 at 15:58

Stage 5 Breaking News

TaeYun Jeong of Korea crossed the finish line into Camp 6 at 9:32am Chile time, marking The Long March complete after more than 25 hours. Second to last with a time of 24...

Fri, 4 April 2025 at 08:59

Stage 5 Breaking News

At 4:00 AM in Chile, 118 racers have successfully reached Camp 6, marking the completion of The Long March. Beneath the moonlit expanse of the Valley of the Moon, only a...

Fri, 4 April 2025 at 04:07

Stage 5 Breaking News

Dr. William Davis (US) and Vickie McDonald (US) have reached Checkpoint 5, where they have paused to rest while awaiting the arrival of TaeYun Jeong (Korea), the final pa...

Fri, 4 April 2025 at 00:07

Stage 5 Breaking News

Night is falling over the Atacama Desert, where the searing heat of the day has given way to an icy chill. Racers steadily make their way to the finish line at Camp 6. Se...

Thu, 3 April 2025 at 23:55

Stage 5 Breaking News

Elise Lagerstrom (US) has claimed first place in the women's category of The Long March, Stage 5, finishing with an impressive time of 10:14:07. She was closely followed...

Thu, 3 April 2025 at 20:11

Stage 5 Breaking News

CP3 has now closed and no competitors have withdrawn yet during Stage 5. Bill Davis (US) and TaeYun Jeong (Korea) were the most recent to pass through CP3 on their way to...

Thu, 3 April 2025 at 18:47

Stage 5 Breaking News

Pamela Fletcher (US) and Susan Murphy (US) savored a surprise treat at the checkpoint—a refreshing Coca-Cola! Meanwhile, Anton Zyrianov, who had already finished and wa...

Thu, 3 April 2025 at 18:26

Stage 5 Breaking News

The leading ladies Elise Lagerstrom (US) and Maigua Ojeda (Spain) are approaching the finish line of The Long March with just kilometers to go....

Thu, 3 April 2025 at 18:19

Stage 5 Breaking News

News from Camp 6: Benji Gebert (Germany) has just completed The Long March at 4:16pm in a time of 8:16. Benji is second overall....

Thu, 3 April 2025 at 16:23

Stage 5 Breaking News

Just in: Anton Zyrianov has finished Stage 5, The Long March, in a time of 7:54....

Thu, 3 April 2025 at 16:01

Stage 5 Breaking News

As of 3:33 p.m. in the Atacama Desert, Chile, Checkpoint (CP) 2 has officially closed. Seventy-two-year-old Vickie McDonald (US) passed through in high spirits, remarking...

Thu, 3 April 2025 at 15:48

Stage 5 Breaking News

Smiles abound as the celebrated CP3 Coca-Colas are distributed, a much-needed boost for many with so much ground remaining in The Long March. The volunteers at Checkpoint...

Thu, 3 April 2025 at 11:59

Stage 5 Breaking News

Anton Zyrianov was the first to pass through CP2 this morning, thus far unfazed by the daunting distance ahead. Elise Lagerstrom (United States) is making a strong start...

Thu, 3 April 2025 at 09:59

Stage 5 Breaking News

The Long March has begun..128 racers, 72km (45mi) across the Atacama Desert. Good luck to all!Start Time: 8:00amStage Name: The Long MarchDistance: 72 Kilometers (...

Thu, 3 April 2025 at 08:03

Stage 4 Breaking News

Stage 4, The Infamous Salar de Atacama, is now complete. All but three participants made it to the finish line after another arduous day. The competitors are now at Camp...

Wed, 2 April 2025 at 21:46

Stage 4 Breaking News

Stage 4 Videos and Photos have been posted. Most Results are now updated as well....

Wed, 2 April 2025 at 21:40

Stage 4 Breaking News

Racers continue to arrive at Camp 5, Laguna Tebinquinche, with a total of 58 now at Camp 5. CheckPoint (CP) 3 has just four more racers to arrive. The last section of Sta...

Wed, 2 April 2025 at 16:57

Stage 4 Breaking News

The majority of the field is now crossing the seemingly endless salt flats of Salar de Atacama. If yesterday was technically difficult, today may be just as challenging m...

Wed, 2 April 2025 at 11:59

Stage 4 Breaking News

The mood was positive heading out of the start this morning. Etan Becera (Mexico) reports that he's feeling well, considering all they went through yesterday and what sti...

Wed, 2 April 2025 at 10:59

Stage 4 Breaking News

It's Stage 4, the Infamous Salar de Atacama, and 131 competitors set off at 8 a.m. for the 44.4 km (27.8 mi) Stage. This route takes them from the plateau of Zapar, in th...

Wed, 2 April 2025 at 08:11

Stage 3 Breaking News

Stage 3 is done, incredibly only two withdrew during this brutal Stage. See all the Results, Videos, Photos and Blogs. Top 10 Overall (Stage 3 and Overall) Top Te...

Tue, 1 April 2025 at 22:46

Stage 3 Breaking News

Eighty (80) racers have already reached Camp 4. It was a day of uneven terrain, intense heat, sand, and crusty salt. There is a newfound appreciation for the challenge of...

Tue, 1 April 2025 at 17:43

Stage 3 Breaking News

80 racers are now at Camp 4. Results are being uploaded....

Tue, 1 April 2025 at 05:56

Stage 3 Breaking News

The first runners are in at Camp 4! Anton Zyrianov has finished in the lead again. The fight for the next top spots has shaken out similarly to yesterday, with Nikolay...

Tue, 1 April 2025 at 13:00

Stage 3 Breaking News

133 competitors made their way into the salt flats towards the ALMA Project this morning, and Checkpoint 1 has already closed! New leader Anton Zyrianov was cruising al...

Tue, 1 April 2025 at 10:00

Stage 3 Breaking News

Stage 3, The Atacamenos Trail, commenced at 8 a.m. today with 133 racers at the startline. Racers will discover that salt flats are far from flat, gaining newfound...

Tue, 1 April 2025 at 08:10

Stage 2 Breaking News

Stage 2 proved to be both glorious and challenging—offering everyone a true taste of the Atacama Desert's extremes. Congratulations to all who made it to the start line...

Mon, 31 March 2025 at 20:29

Stage 2 Breaking News

Stage 2 is complete and all Results have been posted. A final Breaking News will be posted once the Photos and Videos have been uploaded. Key Links ResultsLIVE GPS...

Mon, 31 March 2025 at 19:27

Stage 2 Breaking News

Stage 2 was packed with incredible highs and a few challenging lows, but the highs were absolutely unforgettable! We're now eagerly waiting for the last racers to cross...

Mon, 31 March 2025 at 17:47

Stage 2 Breaking News

Check the continous updated Results, now through 115....

Mon, 31 March 2025 at 17:12

Stage 2 Breaking News

It was a much warmer day today as the racers faced the canyons and dunes. Anton Zyrianov completed Stage 2 just before noon, appearing over a small dune and crossing t...

Mon, 31 March 2025 at 13:00

Stage 2 Breaking News

139 competitors set off on the course this morning after a windy and chilly night in Camp 2. They are now making their way through the slot canyons and dunes of Stage 2...

Mon, 31 March 2025 at 10:00

Stage 2 Breaking News

Stage 2 appropriately named "The Slot Canyons" began promptly at 8:01 AM this morning. Racers are plunging into icy cold waters as they navigate through the breathtaking...

Mon, 31 March 2025 at 08:40

Stage 1 Breaking News

Stage 1 is COMPLETE! All racers are now resting comfortably at Camp 2: Cliffs of Rio Salado. Preliminary Results have now been posted.Today's Top 101. BENEITO, Vicente...

Sun, 30 March 2025 at 17:04

Stage 1 Breaking News

All racers have arrived at Camp 2. ...

Sun, 30 March 2025 at 17:43

Stage 1 Breaking News

Racers continue to make their way to Camp 2 with 141 expected to finish today. We had two withdrawals, #1 and #46, and both are fine, now at Camp 2. Just four racer...

Sun, 30 March 2025 at 17:06

Stage 1 Breaking News

The first few competitors have crossed the finish line into Camp 2! Vicente Beneito (Spain) crossed first at 11:35 AM, followed closely by Anton Zyrianov at 11:37 AM. 41...

Sun, 30 March 2025 at 11:00

Stage 1 Breaking News

Checkpoint 1 has now closed, with the last runner passing through at 10:18 this morning, approximately 40 minutes before the cutoff time. Anton Zyrianov was first through...

Sun, 30 March 2025 at 10:00

Stage 1 Breaking News

The 18th edition of the Atacama Crossing in Chile has officially commenced. A total of 143 racers set off at 8 a.m. this morning, following a frigid night spent in Rain...

Sun, 30 March 2025 at 08:38

Pre Race Breaking News

Makoto Yoshimoto of Japan was the last to arrive at Camp 1 due to a delayed flight. Competitors from 44 nations reached the camp in the late afternoon, after a nearly two...

Sat, 29 March 2025 at 21:33

Pre Race Breaking News

And they're off to Camp 1. After a morning of gear and food checks, medical checks, and general administration, the racers have left for Camp 1.Topics at Check In prese...

Sat, 29 March 2025 at 15:40

Pre Race Breaking News

Welcome to the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025 Breaking News, the 18th Edition of this iconic race. In this first update, we'll explain how to follow the race LIVE,...

Sat, 29 March 2025 at 04:34

Pre Race Breaking News

Breaking News is posted when the race is LIVE. The first Pre-Race Breaking News for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025 will be added on Friday, 28 March 2025. Click below...

Fri, 21 February 2025 at 12:00

Stage 4 Breaking News

Breaking News is posted when the race is LIVE. The first Stage 4 Breaking News for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025 will be added on Wednesday, 2 April 2025. Click above...

Mon, 30 October 2023 at 12:00

Stage 3 Breaking News

Breaking News is posted when the race is LIVE. The first Stage 3 Breaking News for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025 will be added on Tuesday, 1 April 2025. Click above t...

Mon, 30 October 2023 at 12:00

Stage 2 Breaking News

Breaking News is posted when the race is LIVE. The first Stage 2 Breaking News for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025 will be added on Monday, 31 March 2025. Click above t...

Mon, 30 October 2023 at 12:00

Stage 1 Breaking News

Breaking News is posted when the race is LIVE. The first Stage 1 Breaking News for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025 will be added on Sunday, 30 March 2025. Click above t...

Mon, 30 October 2023 at 12:00

Stage 5 Breaking News

Breaking News is posted when the race is LIVE. The first Stage 5 Breaking News for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025 will be added on Thursday, 3 April 2025. Click above...

Mon, 30 October 2023 at 12:00

Stage 6 Breaking News

Breaking News is posted when the race is LIVE. The first Stage 6 Breaking News for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025 will be added on Saturday, 5 April 2025. Click above...

Mon, 30 October 2023 at 12:00

Post Race Breaking News

Breaking News is posted when the race is LIVE. The Post Race Breaking News for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025 will be added on Sunday, 6 April 2025. Click above to sig...

Mon, 30 October 2023 at 12:00

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LEADERS

Men's Leader

ZYRIANOV, Anton

38 Years old

Overall Rank

150

BIB

Individual Neutral Athlete

Nationality

Individual Neutral Athlete

Country

Status

27:05:39

Overall

Stage 1:
03:37:05
Stage 2:
03:56:47
Stage 3:
04:54:03
Stage 4:
05:12:07
Stage 5:
07:54:07
Stage 6:
01:31:30

Team

Charity

Women's Leader

LAGERSTROM, Elise

33 Years old

Overall Rank

BIB

United States

Nationality

United States

Country

Status

33:49:55

Overall

Stage 1:
04:30:56
Stage 2:
05:03:08
Stage 3:
05:47:58
Stage 4:
06:28:36
Stage 5:
10:14:07
Stage 6:
01:45:10

Team

Charity

Official Team Leader

Team Taiwan+

Overall Rank

Team Members

Huang, Chang Wei

Taiwan

Nationality

BIB

Lee, Min Feng

Taiwan

Nationality

BIB

Lin, Kevin

Taiwan

Nationality

BIB

Status

43:05:00

Overall

Stage 1:
05:28:45
Stage 2:
06:42:18
Stage 3:
07:12:41
Stage 4:
08:20:57
Stage 5:
13:05:29
Stage 6:
02:14:50

Group Team Leader

The Guanacos

Overall Rank

Team Members

Alves, Ester

Portugal

Nationality

BIB

Nunes, Manuel

Portugal

Nationality

108

BIB

Santos, Filipe

Portugal

Nationality

125

BIB

Status

36:01:44

Overall

Stage 1:
04:49:18
Stage 2:
05:37:36
Stage 3:
06:16:51
Stage 4:
06:55:02
Stage 5:
10:31:03
Stage 6:
01:51:54

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STAGE DETAILS

06 Apr 2025 Post Race
AWARDS, ATACAMA CROSSING 2025

The following awards were presented on on Saturday, 5 April in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.

Men's Overall Winners:
- 1st: Anton Zyrianov
- 2nd: Benji Gebert (Germany)
- 3rd: Michael Asperski (Poland)
Women's Overall Winners:
- 1st: Elise Lagerstrom (United States)
- 2nd: Maigualida Ojeda Perez (Spain)
- 3rd: Ester Alves (Portugal)
Age Category Winners:
- 29 and Under (Men): Matthew Reynolds (South Africa)
- 29 and Under (Women): Caitlin Sconce (United States)
- 30-39 (Men): Marco Grobbelaar (South Africa)
- 30-39 (Women): Lisa Richards (Australia)
- 40-49 (Men): Henrik Sandhaug (Norway)
- 40-49 (Women): Silke Leikheim (Germany)
- 50-59 (Men): Reinhold Hugo (Switzerland)
- 50-59 (Women): Nerea Hermo (Spain)
- 60-69 (Men): Paul Borlinha (Canada)
- 60-69 (Women): Mattea Geraci (Italy)
- 70+ (Men): Ivan Schmidt (Denmark)
- 70+ (Women): Louise Cooper (United States)
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BLOGS

Apr 2025

Letter of thanks

Before the race, my goal was simply to finish without developing any dislike for this land, even the race is so hard, but instead to finish Atacama cr ...

By: HsuanAn Lin

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Apr 2025

Atacama 2025 Reflection -

15 years later, my journey of over 1,200 kilometers through Earth's harshest environments is finally complete. The 4 Deserts Club has a new memb ...

By: Jacqueline Furniss

Comment

Apr 2025

Learnings from the race

There is so many different ways to do this type of race. In the Atacama race we had real racers, pushing hard trying to win. We had a person that just ...

By: Scott Reed

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