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

Name: ATACAMA CROSSING (CHILE)
Start: September 29, 2019
End: September 29, 2019
Location: Atacama Desert

26 SEPTEMBER - 2 OCTOBER 2021

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About the Atacama Crossing

The Atacama Crossing is a 7-day, 250 km / 155 mile footrace that takes place in the incredible Atacama Desert of Chile. Through the seven days, competitors traverse through salt flats, massive sand dunes, icy cold slot canyons, river crossings, and experience starry nights while in the foothills of the Andes mountains as they complete the 250-kilometer / 155-mile course. The race goes through the Salar de Atacama, Moon Valley and Valle de la Muerte, and finally ends in the Town Square of the adobe-like village of San Pedro de Atacama.

Itinerary

24 Sep 2021

Competitors Arrive (hotel provided)
25 Sep 2021

Race Check-In & go to Camp 1
26 Sep 2021

Race Starts
26 Sep 2021 - to - 02 Oct 2021

Stage 1 - To - Stage 6 takes place
02 Oct 2021

Awards Banquet (hotel provided)
03 Oct 2021

Event Ends (travel home)

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06 Sep 2020 Find out what people think about the Atacama Crossing
Racers from the Atacama Crossing describe the course, the race, the ultra and what they thought about it. All are put togehter in a beautiful compilation by the talented videographer Michael Murphy
26 Aug 2020 Looking forward to the Atacama Crossing 2021
The Atacama Crossing 2021 will start on 26 September from the desert oasis of San Pedro de Atacama in Chile. Check out the full itinerary and mark you calendars. We look forward to welcoming you to this beatiful, varied and tough desert race for the 16th edition of this iconic race.
18 Aug 2020 Atacama Crossing postponed until Sept 2021 due to COVID-19
It is with great disappointment that the 2020 edition of the Atacama Crossing is postponed. The next edition will start on 26 September 2021.
05 Aug 2020 Atacama Crossing Vlog (video blog)
Zeana completed a vlog on her Atacama Crossing experience with her sister and brother-in-law. Completing a RacingThePlanet Ultra with your family makes it an extra special experience.
22 Jul 2020 Prepare your feet for 250km across the Atacama Desert
Blisters are the main reason for DNF's from the Atacama Crossing. Prepare to succeed by watching this 4-part series with everything you need to know about feet and blisters for a 250km ultra.
15 Jul 2020 What does it take to finish the Atacama Crossing?
This is a useful recap on how to know you're ready to be in the start line for the Atacama Crossing (or any RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultra).
03 Jul 2020 "Everyone should do it at least once in their life"
Find out what else people say about the Atacama Crossing on this short video
18 Jun 2020 15 minutes of Inspiration
This video will motivate, inspire and excite you!!
03 Jun 2020 5 Training Tips for Your First Ultra Marathon
Don't learn the hard way! Richard Cheetham shares his 5 top tips for lessons learned after completing the Atacama Crossing.
25 May 2020 Atacama Crossing Webinar
Find out more about the course including a stage by stage description (with photos) of the terrain, elevation and insight tips.