About Namib Race

The Namib Race is a 7-day, 250 km / 155 mile footrace that takes place within the oldest desert and the largest dunes in the world. Through the seven days, competitors experience some of the most stunning and iconic desert landscape. The course takes you through amazing desert scenery including wide-open red plains, scattered mountain outcrops, huge expanses of dramatic sand dunes, moon-like landscape, Atlantic waves crashing against the sandy desert shore-line, and a fascinating array of plants and animals.

Itinerary

  • 14 Aug 2026

    Competitors Arrive (hotel provided)

  • 15 Aug 2026

    Race Check-In & Go to Camp 1

  • 16 Aug 2026

    Race Starts

  • 16 Aug 2026 - to - 22 Aug 2026

    Stage 1 - To - Stage 6 take place

  • 22 Aug 2026

    Awards Banquet (hotel provided)

  • 23 Aug 2026

    Event Concludes

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  • 10 Jul 2025 Next Edition of the Namib Race - August 2026

    Have a look at the itinerary and mark you calendars!  We hope to see you in coastal town of Swakopmund for an adventure in the oldest desert in the world.  

  • 29 Jun 2025 Relive the Gobi March 2025

    The Gobi March 2025 has come to spectacular end.  Relive the photos, videos, blogs and also the final film.  This will give you a good idea of the coverage you can expect when you race in Namibia. 

  • 22 Jun 2025 Follow the Gobi March (Mongolia) LIVE NOW

    You can follow the race through Live Tracking, Photos, Videos. Results and more. It will give you an idea of how friends and family can follow the Namib Race. You can also send messages of support to competitors through the results page.  

  • 11 Jun 2025 New UltraLite Category

    If you are not ready for 250km, self-supported, but still want to experience the scenery, terrain and camaraderie then have a look at RacingThePlanet UltraLite. 

  • 21 May 2025 Don't Know How to Get Started?

    Read this feature about how to get started, milestones to achieve and training to do based on your goal.

  • 07 May 2025 Namib Race Videos

    Be inspired by hundreds of videos from the Namib Race over the years.  See the stunning scenery, challenging terrain and inspiring people from the previous editions of the race.

  • 23 Apr 2025 Training Plans

    Not sure where to start? Have a look at our training plans.  There is one for a beginners, intermediate and also an advanced one if you would like to aim for a Top 10 finish.

  • 11 Apr 2025 Stage Distances, Elevation, Terrain and More

    Now is a great time to look at what is in store in terms of distances each day, the elevation gain and loss and terrain.  Check out the course page of the website to find out more.

  • 05 Apr 2025 The Atacama Crossing 2025 has Concluded

    HUGE congratulations to Anton Zyrianov and Elise Lagerstrom (USA) for their remarkable victory in this grueling 250 km (155 mi) footrace across the Atacama Desert. Kudos to the winning teams as well! Team Taiwan+ (Kevin Lin and Chang Wei Huang) triumphed in the Official Team Division, while The Guanacos (Ester Alves, Manuel Nunes, and Filipe Santos) claimed victory in the Group Team Division.

  • 07 Mar 2025 The Line Up So Far

    There is still more than one year until the Namib Race, but we already have a great line up.  Is your name on the list? 

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