NAMIB RACE (NAMIBIA)
250km / 155 mile, 6-Stage Ultramarathon

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• 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? 

• 26 Feb 2025 Training Plans

  If you are looking for a training plan, you can start by looking at these generic ones.  There is a Beginner (it's your first big ultramarathon or stage race and you just want to finish with a smile), Intermediate and Advanced option.

• 12 Feb 2025 What are you doing in August 2026?

  Make it moment to remember by joining the Namib Race.

• 30 Jan 2025 Racing Namibia Documentary

  If this doesn't inspire you, we don't know what will. Jeff Pelletier documented his race in 2021 through nine, 30 minute episodes.

• 21 Jan 2025 Zoom Recording: Tips and Advice from RacingThePlanet Alumni

  This Zoom Information Session featured three guest speakers who have completed RacingThePlanet Ultramarathons. They shared their experience and in particular:
  
  * What inspired them to take part in their first race
  * What they wish they had known before their first race
  * Gear and nutrition tips
  * Top 3 tips they would give to someone preparing for a race
  * Most valuable lesson learned at a race
  * Which race is their favourite and why - of the ones they have completed

• 08 Jan 2025 Namib Race Summary

  This blog by a racer who completed the Namib Race 2024 gives a great overview of what to expect, as well as tips on preparation.

• 01 Jan 2025 The Auckland doctor who ran an ultra marathon in every continent in a single year

  Congratulations, Inia!