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ATACAMA CROSSING (CHILE)
250km / 155 mile, 6-Stage Ultramarathon

Name: ATACAMA CROSSING (CHILE)
Start: September 29, 2019
End: September 29, 2019
Location: Atacama Desert

30 March - 5 April 2025

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About the Atacama Crossing

The Atacama Crossing is a 7-day, 250 km / 155 mile footrace that takes place in the incredible Atacama Desert of Chile. Through the seven days, competitors traverse through salt flats, massive sand dunes, icy cold slot canyons, river crossings, and experience starry nights while in the foothills of the Andes mountains as they complete the 250-kilometer / 155-mile course. The race goes through the Salar de Atacama, Moon Valley and Valle de la Muerte, and finally ends in the Town Square of the adobe-like village of San Pedro de Atacama.

Itinerary

28 Mar 2025

Competitors Arrive in the host town (hotel provided)
29 Mar 2025

Race Check-In at Race Hotel
30 Mar 2025

Race Starts
30 Mar 2025 - to - 05 Apr 2025

Stage 1 - To - Stage 6 takes place
05 Apr 2025

Awards Banquet (hotel provided)
06 Apr 2025

Event Ends (travel home)

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18 Nov 2024 Find Out All About the Atacama Crossing on ZOOM Call Recording

Whether this is your first RacingThePlanet Ultramarathon or you have raced with us before, this information session will be useful and inspiring. You can find out about the course, equipment, training, weather and more.
06 Nov 2024 An Impressive Line Up for the Atacama Crossing 2025
We have an impressive list competitors set to take on the Atacama Crossing 2025. Forty-two countries are represented with 30% women and some top conetenders.
30 Oct 2024 Join Us on Zoom to Find Out All About the Atacama Crossing
On the 17 November we will have a Zoom Call about the Atacama Crossing. Whether you are set to join the Atacama Crossing in 2025, still considering taking part or plan to join in the future, this information session will be inspiring and useful.
23 Oct 2024 Live the Atacama Crossing through the Highlights Video
See the amazing course, but also look at the terrain and equipment people are carrying.
16 Oct 2024 Early Bird Registration Ends on 30 November
Don't miss out on the early registration entry fee which ends on 30 November 2024.
10 Oct 2024 Prepare Your Equipment
There are 35 mandatory items that you must bring to the Atacama Crossing to wear, carry and eat. Have a look at the equipment list and start select the key items.
02 Oct 2024 Six Months until the Atacama Crossing Starts
Read this recap to make sure you arrive well prepared.
28 Sep 2024 RacingThePlanet: The 20-Year Race is History
The race concluded on Saturday in front of the Treasury building in Petra, Jordan. Congratulations to Filippo Rossi of Switzerland and Maigua Ojeda of Spain, the champions, and all the partiticpants in the race which celebrated 20 years of RacingThePlanet.
22 Sep 2024 LIVE from Jordan: RacingThePlanet: The 20-Year Race
HAPPENING NOW - follow our Anniversary Race LIVE as competitors traverse the deserts of Jordan beginning in Wadi Rum and ending in front of the UNESCO-heritage site, the Treasury. Follow the GPS Tracking, see Photos and Videos, and read the Blogs and Stage Updates. Sign up for Breaking News to get the first news straight from the desert.
05 Sep 2024 Confirm Your Place for the Atacama Crossing
We have an incredible line up for the Atacama Crossing. See the competitor list and confirm your place.