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14
Sep 2025Final Training
OK, that’s a wrap. I finished my final weekend of training, back-to-back 6- and 4-hour hikes with a weighted pack. It is still hot and humid in ...

07
Sep 2025Adaptarnos a los imprevistos
In my third RacingThePlanet race in Jordan, which I did in February 2014, the night before the race started, we arrived at the camp with dark clouds c ...
By: Bea Garcia
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02
Sep 2025Reading Complete
Once I saw that Dean would be at the event, I pulled two of his books back off the shelf for some inspiration. I especially enjoyed revisiting th ...
By: Paul Redbourn
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Speak Like a Local - Greek Words & Phrases for RacingThePlanet: Greece 2025
Even a few words show respect and curiosity—Greeks appreciate the effort. Whether you’re greeting a local, or navigating a village square or these essential Greek words will help you engage with the spirit of the land you&rsquo ...


About the Field – The Stats, The Facts, Inspiring Stories and Top Contenders
We are thrilled to host the 15th edition of the RacingThePlanet Ultramarathon in Greece! Previous editions have taken place in Vietnam, Namibia, Australia, Nepal, Jordan, Iceland, Madagascar, Ecuador, Sri Lanka, Patagonia, New Zealand, Georgi ...


The Town of Marathon to Host RacingThePlanet: Greece 2025
We are thrilled to announce the host town for RacingThePlanet: Greece 2025 Host Town: Nea Makri, Marathon Race Hotel: Marathon Beach Resort Marathon offers a unique and unparalleled combination of natural beauty and rich history on the Aegean co ...


The History of Running in Greece
The history of running in Greece is deeply intertwined with the origins of the Olympic Games and the cultural significance of athletic competition in ancient Greek society. The first recorded Olympic Games took place in 776 BCE in Olympia, Greece. T ...


What are RacingThePlanet "Roving Races?"
RacingThePlanet’s Roving Races are unique ultramarathons that take place in different locations around the world, outside of their well-known 4 Deserts Ultramarathon Series. These races are designed to offer competitors a new and challenging en ...


Why We Selected Greece
Greece is a country that stands out for many reasons, making it a truly special place for our next Roving Race. Here are some of the key aspects that contribute to its uniqueness and ideal location for the RacingThePlanet Ultramarathon: 1. Rich Hist ...


Order Freeze-Dried Meals to Pick Up in Greece - deadline 10 August
One of the key equipment items for the race is to bring your food for the 7 days of the race. You must bring a minimum of 14,000 calories. There are many ways to make up the 14,000 calories, but we recommend that you bring at ...

By: Richard Behringer
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