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

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

25 SEPTEMBER - 1 OCTOBER 2022

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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

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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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
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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.