Namib Race 2024
Concluded

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

16 - 22 August 2026

LIVE RACE COVERAGE

LIVE Coverage of Namib Race (Namibia) 2024

Post Race Breaking News

The Namib Race 2024 concluded last evening at the Awards Banquet held at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre. The Overall Champions, Official and Group Team Win...

Sun, 5 May 2024 at 11:25

Stage 6 Breaking News

Stage 6 Results: Women1. Pamela Vurayai (Zimbabwe), 53:382. Maigua Ojeda Perez (Spain), 55:343. Deborah Walker (Australia), 1:00:19Men1. Ian Milne (Ireland), 32:592. Ant...

Sat, 4 May 2024 at 15:52

Stage 5 Breaking News

Deborah Walker (Australia) won Stage 5 among women with four women in the top ten overall for Stage 5!Women1. Deborah Walker (Australia), 18:52:08pm 2. Yasmin Stoderegge...

Thu, 2 May 2024 at 19:52

Stage 6 Breaking News

Vicente Juan Beneito (Spain) and Deborah Walker (Australia) have won the Namib Race 2024. Team Jeanne & Adam (Jeanne Chen and Adam Park) won the Official Team Division an...

Sat, 4 May 2024 at 11:43

Stage 6 Breaking News

Racers will set off in three waves: 8:30am, 9:00am, and 9:30am (Namibia time), based on their rank so most will finish around the same time. Camp 6 is full of cheering...

Sat, 4 May 2024 at 08:57

Stage 6 Breaking News

Namib Race 2024 Finish Line Details Date: Saturday, 4 MayTime: 9am (we recommend arriving at 8am)Location: Tiger Reef Bar & Grill (next to beach)...

Sat, 4 May 2024 at 09:00

Stage 5 Breaking News

The final racers to cross the finish line were: Jennifer (Fer) Mutuc (Philippines), Steven Moore (US) and Morlie Wang (US) after more than 25 hours on the course. Con...

Fri, 3 May 2024 at 09:09

Stage 5 Breaking News

Racers continue to arrive at Camp 6, the finish line of The Long March. They are exhausted but couldn't be happier to be at Camp. CheckPoint 6 is closed, and there are...

Fri, 3 May 2024 at 05:44

Stage 5 Breaking News

The last racers through CheckPoint 6 were Morlie Wang, Fer Mutuc and Steve Moore. They passed through at 3:33am (Namibia time)....

Fri, 3 May 2024 at 04:21

Stage 5 Breaking News

See the Stage 5 Results (Partial) and Photos....

Fri, 3 May 2024 at 02:06

Stage 5 Breaking News

It is now after midnight in Namibia and racers are enjoying the much-requested cooler temperatures. CheckPoint 5 just closed, just three more until Camp and the end of Th...

Fri, 3 May 2024 at 00:16

Stage 5 Breaking News

The sun is now setting in the Namib Desert and CheckPoint 3 is now closed with Steven Moore (United States) the last to arrive. There are a total of eight (8) CheckPoin...

Thu, 2 May 2024 at 18:35

Stage 5 Breaking News

Just minutes ago Vicente Juan Beneito (Spain) crossed the finish line of Stage 5, The Long March, in a time of 8:33:17. Not far behind is Hiroyuki Matsuda (Japan) and Mar...

Thu, 2 May 2024 at 16:11

Stage 5 Breaking News

Lead racers, Vicente Juan Beneito (Spain) and Hiroyuki Matsuda (Japan) have just passed CheckPoint 6, just one more CheckPoint until the final Camp....

Thu, 2 May 2024 at 15:06

Stage 5 Breaking News

Vicente Juan Beneito (Spain) has taken the lead passing through CheckPoint 5 at 1:39pm. He was followed closely by Hiroyuki Matsuda (Japan) at 1:41pm and Martin Kalwenya...

Thu, 2 May 2024 at 14:30

Stage 5 Breaking News

The following have arrived at CheckPoint 3 in this order: Martin Kalwenya (Namibia), Vicente Juan Beneito (Spain), Hiroyuki Matsuda (Japan) and Anton Zyrianov.The wind ha...

Thu, 2 May 2024 at 12:14

Stage 5 Breaking News

Racers are making their way across the Namib Desert but it's very very windy today. There will be some racers who will thrive today, having preserved energy for this day,...

Thu, 2 May 2024 at 10:55

Stage 5 Breaking News

At 8am, one-hundred and nine (109) competitors set off on Stage 5, known as The Long March. However, before the startline, there was a roar of applause as the Event Dir...

Thu, 2 May 2024 at 08:38

Stage 4 Breaking News

Stage 4 is over. All the competitors now resting in Camp awaiting The Long March, the double marathon Stage. The top results for Stage 4 shown below:Men (Stage 4)1...

Wed, 1 May 2024 at 23:50

Stage 4 Breaking News

See the updated results for Stage 4. ...

Wed, 1 May 2024 at 18:38

Stage 4 Breaking News

The good news is that everyone is looking remarkably strong despite the very hot conditions. CheckPoint 3 has closed. Fifty nine (59) racers have already arrived at C...

Wed, 1 May 2024 at 16:43

Stage 4 Breaking News

We have some new winners (men and women) of a Stage......we have nationals of NAMIBIA and SPAIN!! Whoop, whoop, whoop!!!Men1. Martin Kalwenya (Namibia), 11:25:50am2. Hiro...

Wed, 1 May 2024 at 13:38

Stage 4 Breaking News

Stage 4 continues under brutual heat and sun. Despite the heat, the competitors are making their way through Moon Valley with good cheer. CheckPoint 1 recently closed w...

Wed, 1 May 2024 at 11:37

Stage 4 Breaking News

CheckPoint 1 on Stage 4 is almost closed. Enjoy a few photos from Stage 4. Follow all the Namib Race LIVE updates: Breaking News, Photos, Videos, Stage Details...

Wed, 1 May 2024 at 10:53

Stage 4 Breaking News

It's just have 10am in and around Moon Valley in Namibia. Nearly 50 racers are already through the first CheckPoint of the Stage. The first to arrive were Martin Kalwen...

Wed, 1 May 2024 at 10:11

Stage 4 Breaking News

Stage 4 of the Namib Race 2024 began today at 8am. Follow all the Namib Race LIVE updates: Breaking News, Photos, Videos, Stage Details, GPS Trackers, Stories, ...

Wed, 1 May 2024 at 08:57

Stage 3 Breaking News

Stage 3 has now concluded. The final competitors to arrive at Camp 4 were: Heather Flaherty, Long Yuan Oh, Morlie Wang and Lisa Brown! The top results are shown be...

Tue, 30 April 2024 at 20:21

Stage 3 Breaking News

There are so many accomplished women in the Namib Race, not to mention the current women's leader Deborah Walker (Australia) who currently is a doctor in New Zealand. Deb...

Tue, 30 April 2024 at 17:01

Stage 3 Breaking News

Partial results, through number 49, have been posted.https://www.racingtheplanet.com/namibrace/results...

Tue, 23 April 2024 at 15:52

Stage 3 Breaking News

We have an update from the Namib Race 2024. We have three finishers already for Stage 3. There is a new winner of a Stage -- Hiroyuki Matsuda (Japan) at 11:32am follo...

Tue, 30 April 2024 at 12:31

Stage 3 Breaking News

RacingThePlanet recently changed the team rules which have created a new category called “Group Teams” and also allowed official teams to consist of a minimum of two...

Tue, 30 April 2024 at 10:57

Stage 3 Breaking News

At CheckPoint 2 only a few minutes separate the leaders of Stage 3:Anton Zyrianov, 9:38amHiroyuki Matsuda (Japan), 9:39amVicente Beneito (Spain), 9:39amManuel Hilgers (Be...

Tue, 30 April 2024 at 10:28

Stage 3 Breaking News

Stage 3 got underway at 8am with racers starting their journey in the dunes before they will move to the vast open Namib Desert. Stage 3 consists of sections of 8.2kms...

Tue, 30 April 2024 at 09:00

Stage 2 Breaking News

It's now past midnight at the Namib Race. Stage 2 concluded and everyone is fast asleep preparing for Stage 3. There were a number of withdrawals yesterday but ever...

Tue, 30 April 2024 at 00:24

Stage 2 Breaking News

Stage 2 is set to close soon with just three more yet to arrive....

Mon, 29 April 2024 at 19:48

Stage 2 Breaking News

It's 5pm in the Namib Desert, and the racers are still running and walking, making their way to Camp 3. The second CheckPoint is closed and most have already arrived to...

Mon, 29 April 2024 at 16:15

Stage 2 Breaking News

Deborah Walker (Australia) has won Stage 2 in a time of 5:52:40 followed by Yasmn Stoderegger (Austria) in 6:00:01 and Pamela Vurayai (Zimbabwe) in 6:11:12....

Mon, 29 April 2024 at 14:21

Stage 2 Breaking News

First two to arrive at Camp 3, finishing Stage 2:#1, Vincente Juan Beneito (Spain)#2, Martin Kalwenya (Namibia) ...

Mon, 29 April 2024 at 13:44

Stage 2 Breaking News

Desert runners are currently tackling the Namib Desert, but CheckPoint 1 has already closed. It's a very hot day today, and most are being cautious, drinking water and co...

Mon, 29 April 2024 at 11:09

Stage 2 Breaking News

Stage 2 began at 8am this morning with 120 racers at the startline. Temperatures are expected to continue to increase as the course heads inland reaching a high of 39C (1...

Mon, 29 April 2024 at 08:25

Stage 1 Breaking News

It's been a stellar day in the Namib Desert with all desert runners completing Stage 1. Hats off to the winners and everyone who started Stage 1. Congratulations to V...

Sun, 28 April 2024 at 19:44

Stage 1 Breaking News

Stage 1 results through position 46 have been posted. There have been no withdrawals today. Racers are looking strong as they cross the finish line into Camp 2....

Sun, 28 April 2024 at 17:12

Stage 1 Breaking News

Here is the latest update from arrivals at Camp 2:Garcia Beneito, Vicente Juan (Spain), 3:48:59Zyrianov, Anton, 4:01:29Matsuda, Hiroyuki (Japan), 4:14:45Brown, Malcom (Au...

Sun, 28 April 2024 at 13:05

Stage 1 Breaking News

Vicente Juan Garcia Beneito (Spain) finished Stage 1 in 3:48:59, taking first place overall. Garcia Beneito has a long history with RacingThePlanet, completing the 4 De...

Sun, 28 April 2024 at 12:15

Stage 1 Breaking News

Just three hours into the race and we have Hiroyuki Matsuda (Japan) in the lead followed by Vicente Juan Garcia (Spain) in second and Simon Munro (New Zealand) in third p...

Sun, 28 April 2024 at 10:53

Stage 1 Breaking News

The Namib Race 2024 officially stated at 8am today, 28 April, after the national anthem of Namibia was played.Camp:After a beautiful sunrise, the atmosphere around Camp...

Sun, 28 April 2024 at 07:59

Pre Race Breaking News

It's is around 2am in the Namib Desert. A few videos and photos have been uploaded....

Sun, 28 April 2024 at 02:08

Pre Race Breaking News

The Namib Race, as an established event on the global ultramarathon circuit, attracts a diverse group of competitors from around the globe. Competitors have now all a...

Sat, 27 April 2024 at 15:03

Pre Race Breaking News

Racers are currently checking in at official hotel in Swakopmund. Once gear is checked racers will leave for Camp 1 at 3pm....

Sat, 27 April 2024 at 10:17

Pre Race Breaking News

Welcome to the Namib Race 2024. This is the first of many updates during the week. This is the place to get the absolute latest news from the Namib Desert -- make sure...

Fri, 26 April 2024 at 16:00

Post Race Breaking News

The Breaking News for Post Race of the Namib Race 2024 will be posted on Sunday, 5 May 2024....

Wed, 14 February 2024 at 12:00

Stage 6 Breaking News

The Breaking News for Stage 6 of the Namib Race 2024 will be posted on Saturday, 4 May 2024....

Wed, 14 February 2024 at 12:00

Stage 5 Breaking News

The Breaking News for Stage 5 of the Namib Race 2024 will be posted on Thursday, 1 May 2024....

Wed, 14 February 2024 at 12:00

Stage 4 Breaking News

The Breaking News for Stage 4 of the Namib Race 2024 will be posted on Wednesday, 31 April 2024....

Wed, 14 February 2024 at 12:00

Stage 1 Breaking News

The Breaking News for Stage 1 of the Namib Race 2024 will be posted on Sunday, 28 April 2024....

Wed, 14 February 2024 at 12:00

Stage 2 Breaking News

The Breaking News for Stage 2 of the Namib Race 2024 will be posted on Monday, 29 April 2024....

Wed, 14 February 2024 at 12:00

Stage 3 Breaking News

The Breaking News for Stage 2 of the Namib Race 2024 will be posted on Tuesday, 30 April 2024....

Wed, 14 February 2024 at 12:00

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Live tracking will be available when the race starts.

LEADERS

Men's Leader

BENEITO, Vicente Juan

49 Years old

Overall Rank

124

BIB

Spain

Nationality

Spain

Country

Status

25:03:46

Overall

Stage 1:
03:48:59
Stage 2:
04:27:40
Stage 3:
03:42:12
Stage 4:
03:39:05
Stage 5:
08:33:17
Stage 6:
00:52:33

Team

Team Pollo Amarillo

Charity

Women's Leader

WALKER, Deborah

33 Years old

Overall Rank

111

BIB

Australia

Nationality

New Zealand

Country

Status

32:53:46

Overall

Stage 1:
05:26:44
Stage 2:
05:52:40
Stage 3:
04:57:59
Stage 4:
04:43:56
Stage 5:
10:52:08
Stage 6:
01:00:19

Team

Charity

Official Team Leader

Jeanne & Adam

Overall Rank

Team Members

Chen, Jeanne

United States

Nationality

BIB

Park, Chan Jun

United Kingdom

Nationality

BIB

Status

41:58:15

Overall

Stage 1:
06:11:40
Stage 2:
07:04:59
Stage 3:
06:28:05
Stage 4:
06:23:11
Stage 5:
14:48:27
Stage 6:
01:01:53

Group Team Leader

Team Pollo Amarillo

Overall Rank

Team Members

Beneito, Vicente Juan

Spain

Nationality

124

BIB

Colque, Christian

Argentina

Nationality

125

BIB

Duarte da Costa, Jeison

Brazil

Nationality

126

BIB

Status

35:36:41

Overall

Stage 1:
05:23:58
Stage 2:
06:15:21
Stage 3:
05:23:26
Stage 4:
05:14:03
Stage 5:
12:09:17
Stage 6:
01:10:37

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STAGE DETAILS

05 May 2024 Post Race

The Namib Race 2024 concluded last evening at the Awards Banquet held at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre. The Overall Champions, Age Group Awards and Spirit and Sportsmanship Awards are shown below:

Overall Champion:
Vicente Juan Beneito (Spain), 25:03:46
Women's Champion:
Deborah Walker (Australia), 32:53:46

Official Team:
1st, Team Jeanne & Adam (Jeanne Chen (US), Adam Park (UK))

Offical Group Team:
1st, Team Pollo Amarillo (Vicente Juan Beneito (Spain), Christian Colque (Argentina), Jeison Duarte da Costa (Brazil))

Men's Age Group Awards:
1st, 29 and Under: Kian Askari (Germany)
1st, 30-39: Roshan Chhotu (UK)
1st, 40-49: Martin Kalwenya (Namibia)
1st, 50-59: Gonazgue Bataille (France)
1st, 60-69: Consuelo Senn (Switzerland)
1st, 70 and Older: Ivan Schmidt (Denmark)

Women's Age Group Awards:
1st, 30-39: Jeanne Chen (US)
1st, 40-49: Pamela Vurayai (Namibia)

1st 50-59: Kim Bueno (US)
1st, 60-69: Patty Clune (Canada)

Spirit Award: Sangwoo RYU (Korea)

Sportsmanship Award: Heather Flaherty (US), Jennyfer Townsend (New Zealand), Morlie Wang (US), Lisa Brown (US)

THANK YOU to the 122 competitors who arrived in Namibia after countless hours of training and preparations. Every single one of you, whether you made it to the finish line or not, are heroes.

The Namib Race could not have been possible without the support of a 100 individuals on ground, including the incredible course team (led by Thomas Bohne), the volunteer team (led by Tony Brammer), the medical team (led by Dr Dave Young) and the media team (Thiago Diz and Andre Gemmer), which assembled from around the world -- a HUGE THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIRELESS WORK DURING THE WEEK. Thank you also to Samantha Fanshawe, the Event Director, who oversaw every detail of the race and shines in everything she does. A final TREMENDOUS thank you to our valuable local team, led by Francois Snyder and Oliver Ahrens, and the hard-working and professional vehicle drivers and camp staff. You are all the very best.

Please join us for our next race: the Gobi March in Mongolia which begins on 23 June 2024.

If you have feedback on the race coverage, please send it to us at [email protected] so we can contine to improve.

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BLOGS

May 2024

Reflections Post Race

It's taken a week and a half to process the enormity of my third desert crossing with RacingThePlanet. Without any doubt, this was the single most cha ...

By: Kristina Huffman

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May 2024

Post Race - Reflections

It has been a little more than one week since we crossed the finish line on the beach in Swakopmund. It was epic! I hope everyone is recovering well. ...

By: Richard Behringer

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May 2024

Post Race Post

What did I learn?It was hot. It was difficult. You can live off the fat of your body for a long time.Salt and water are most important.Chicken boulli ...

By: Morlie Wang

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