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THE LAST DESERT (ANTARCTICA)
ANTARCTICA'S ONLY MULTI-STAGE FOOTRACE

Name: THE LAST DESERT (ANTARCTICA)
Start: November 01, 2020
End: November 01, 2020
Location: Antarctica

13 November 2026

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About The Last Desert

The Last Desert is the only multi-day race on the Antarctic continent. The Last Desert in Antarctica is one of the most incredible journeys in the world. Competitors traverse up to 250 km / 155 miles across the largest desert in the world which is often referred to as the "White Desert". The race is held around the Antarctic Peninsula which has a remarkable history of polar exploration and whaling. The scenic backdrop includes icebergs, mountains, research bases, seals, birds and penguins.

Itinerary

13 Nov 2026

Competitor Briefing, Board Ship and Leave Ushuaia
14 Nov 2026

At Sea
15 Nov 2026

At Sea
16 Nov 2026 - to - 20 Nov 2026

Up - To - 6 Stages Completed in Antarctica
21 Nov 2026

At Sea
22 Nov 2026

At Sea
23 Nov 2026

Return to Ushuaia and Disembark Ship

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25 Apr 2025 RacingThePlanet to Charter M/V Plancius
We are excited to again charter the M/V Plancius Expedition Ship for our 11th Edition of The Last Desert, Antarctica's only multi-stage ultramarathon.
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.
26 Feb 2025 Several Finishers of The Last Desert Set to Complete 4 Deserts Grand Slam (Plus) in April
In March 2025, twelve remarkable individuals will finish the ultimate challenge: completing the 4 Deserts Grand Slam or 4 Deserts Grand Slam Plus at the Atacama Crossing (Chile). This monumental feat requires competitors to conquer all four (4 Deserts Grand Slam) or five (4 Deserts Grand Slam Plus) of RacingThePlanet’s gruelling ultramarathons within twelve months.
19 Feb 2025 CBC: Samantha Harper ran through snow, ice, and rugged mountains
For Samantha Harper, a family physician from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Antarctica wasn't just a bucket-list destination — it was her racecourse.
30 Jan 2025 Frozen Challenges, Warm Hearts: Natalie Yiu’s Antarctic Adventure for Youth Inclusion
Exploring commitment and resilience in the face of extreme conditions, Natalie Yiu takes time to support “StarUp”, an organisation dedicated to supporting youth with intellectual disabilities (YID), which was a key aspect of Natalie’s journey.
29 Jan 2025 M/V Plancius Selected Again to Serve as Base Camp for The Last Desert
We are pleased to announce that the M/V Plancius, a much-loved expedition ship, has again been selected to serve as the Base Camp for The Last Desert and Antarctica Ultramarathon in 2026. Dates have also been set for 13 - 23 November 2026.
22 Jan 2025 Final Reflections from The Last Desert Bloggers
Read some final thoughts about The Last Desert from bloggers as they try to capture in words what Antarctica meant to them.
01 Jan 2025 The Auckland doctor who ran an ultra marathon in every continent in a single year
Congratulations, Inia!
24 Dec 2024 Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from everyone at RacingThePlanet. We hope to see you in 2025.
16 Dec 2024 Post-Race Reflections from a Desert Runner
Rob James shares his thoughts and advice on The Last Desert in Antarctica.