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

  • 28 Mar 2025

    Competitors Arrive in the host town (hotel provided)
  • 29 Mar 2025

    Race Check-In at Race Hotel
  • 30 Mar 2025

    Race Starts
  • 30 Mar 2025 - to - 05 Apr 2025

    Stage 1 - To - Stage 6 takes place
  • 05 Apr 2025

    Awards Banquet (hotel provided)
  • 06 Apr 2025

    Event Ends (travel home)

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  • 12 Feb 2025 Spotlight: Atacama Desert

    The Matador Network, "Your Guide to Adventure" spotlights the Atacama Desert as one of 25 places to go in 2025. Read more about why and where including "a surreal panorama of salt flats, towering volcanoes, geysers, otherworldly rock formations and the landscapes of the Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley).

  • 05 Feb 2025 A Great Support Team

    The Atacama Crossing be supported by a truly great team of volunteers, doctors, media professionals and our local team as well as the management team.  The team includes fourteen nationalities who speak more than ten languages between them.  Have a look at who will be cheering the competitors along the course.

  • 27 Jan 2025 It's Forms Time!

    The deadline for all the forms is 31 January - if you haven't completed them already, now is the time.  Thank you to those who have completed them!

  • 21 Jan 2025 Zoom: Tips and Advice from RacingThePlanet Alumni

    This Zoom Information Session featured three guest speakers who have completed RacingThePlanet Ultramarathons. They shared their experience and in particular:

    * What inspired them to take part in their first race
    * What they wish they had known before their first race
    * Gear and nutrition tips
    * Top 3 tips they would give to someone preparing for a race
    * Most valuable lesson learned at a race
    * Which race is their favourite and why - of the ones they have completed

  • 19 Jan 2025 Less than 70 Days until the 18th Edition of the Atacama Crossing

    It's never too early to sign up for Breaking News.

  • 08 Jan 2025 Registration Closes on 31 January

    The 2025 edition of the Atacama Crossing is nearly full.  Registrations will close on 31 January.  If you want to join complete a registration asap.

  • 01 Jan 2025 The Auckland doctor who ran an ultra marathon in every continent in a single year

    Congratulations, Inia.

  • 18 Dec 2024 Happy Holidays - & Keep Up The Training

    Wishing you all a happy holiday, but remember to keep up the training and preparation.  See these links to useful tips for training, equipment and more.

  • 10 Dec 2024 Atacama Crossing Course Details

    Have a look at the course information including Stage distances, elevation, altitude, a description of each Stage and watch a flyover of the course. This will help you tailor your preparation for what is in store.

  • 06 Dec 2024 And That's Wrap for The Last Desert (Antarctica) 2024 . Next Stop the Atacama Crossing!

    An incredible race in a spectacular place has come to an end. See the action including final results, awards, photos, videos and more.  The next edition will be held in November 2026.

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