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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  • 16 Oct 2024 Early Bird Registration Ends on 30 November

    Don't miss out on the early registration entry fee which ends on 30 November 2024.

  • 10 Oct 2024 Prepare Your Equipment

    There are 35 mandatory items that you must bring to the Atacama Crossing to wear, carry and eat.  Have a look at the equipment list and start select the key items. 

  • 02 Oct 2024 Six Months until the Atacama Crossing Starts

    Read this recap to make sure you arrive well prepared.

  • 28 Sep 2024 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 2024 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 Sep 2024 Confirm Your Place for the Atacama Crossing

    We have an incredible line up for the Atacama Crossing.  See the competitor list and confirm your place.

  • 23 Aug 2024 Find out about the course, terrain, weather & equipment

    This Zoom Recording talks you through each Stage of the race and what to expect.  It also has some tips on equipment.

  • 14 Aug 2024 Training Plan

    Not sure if are able to run 250km across the desert?  Have a look at the generic training plans to see what you need to do be ready. There is a beginner, intermediate and advanced option.

  • 31 Jul 2024 Atacama Crossing Race Report

    This detailed report gives a great insight into the race - Stage-by-Stage, as well as some key tips on preparation and lessons learned.

  • 24 Jul 2024 How To Get Started

    With eight months until the Atacama Crossing, you will find these simple tips and milestones useful to get started with your preparations.

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