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

  • 23 Sep 2022

    Competitors Arrive (hotel provided)

  • 24 Sep 2022

    Race Check-In & go to Camp 1

  • 25 Sep 2022

    Race Starts

  • 25 Sep 2022 - to - 01 Oct 2022

    Stage 1 - To - Stage 6 takes place

  • 01 Oct 2022

    Awards Banquet (hotel provided)

  • 02 Oct 2022

    Event Ends (travel home)

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  • 15 Sep 2021 A Newbie's Guide to Ultramarathons

    If you're just getting started with your ultramarathon journey, this newbie's guide is for you!

  • 10 Sep 2021 Prepare for your next adventure

    The Atacama Desert is an area of extraordinary beauty and astounding natural wonders, from the Atacama Salt Flats to the many volcanoes, including the Licancabur Volcano. 

  • 26 Aug 2021 The Next Edition is September 2022

    Witha heavy heart the 2021 edition has been postponed as the border to Chile are still not fully open due the pandemic. The next edition will take place in September 2022.

  • 15 Aug 2021 RacingThePlanet Georgia is LIVE now

    The 2021 RacingThePlanet Ultra is happening NOW. Follow all the results, photos, videos, blogs, stage updates and more.

  • 04 Aug 2021 Some Thoughts About Footwear

    Robert Ripley shares his thoughts on footwear - the most important piece of kit you will pack for trekking along 250km of unforgiving terrain!

  • 28 Jul 2021 Atacama Crossing Course Video

    Follow the route of the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 250km Ultramarathon as it takes you through the Atacama Desert as if you were a racer (either running or hiking/walking). 

  • 21 Jul 2021 A Training Plan for the Atacama Crossing

    Robert Ripley, a competitor for the upcoming Atacama Crossing, shares his approach to preparing for the race and his training strategy - inlcuding those all important rest days and stretching routines!

  • 14 Jul 2021 Fun facts about the Atacama Desert in Chile

    The Atacama Desert has the most lunar-like landscape on Earth and is frequently used by NASA to test its planetary rover vehicles. Disocver more fun facts about the Atacama Desert here. 

  • 07 Jul 2021 Follow the route of the Atacama Crossing as if you were a racer

    Competitors go through magnificent salt flats stretching as far as the eye can see, run down huge sand dunes which will literally take your breath away, go through canyons where you can touch the walls on both sides and sleep under glittering night skies in the driest place on earth.

  • 30 Jun 2021 "Have fun, be thankful, don't get hurt"

    Find out how competitor Robery Ripley is preparing to "Reboot" his training for this year's Atacama Crossing. 

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