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LIVE Coverage of Namib Race (Namibia) 2024
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
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 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
Live tracking will be available when the race starts.
LEADERS
1
Overall Rank
124
BIB
Spain
Nationality
Spain
CountryA
Status15:37:56
Overall-
Stage 1:
03:48:59 -
Stage 2:
04:27:40 -
Stage 3:
03:42:12 -
Stage 4:
03:39:05 -
Stage 5:
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Stage 6:
Team
Team Polle Amarillo
Charity
-
9
Overall Rank
111
BIB
Australia
Nationality
New Zealand
CountryA
Status21:01:19
Overall-
Stage 1:
05:26:44 -
Stage 2:
05:52:40 -
Stage 3:
04:57:59 -
Stage 4:
04:43:56 -
Stage 5:
-
Stage 6:
Team
-
Charity
-PHOTOS - STAGE 5
STAGE DETAILS
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02 May 2024
Stage 5
Start Time: 8am
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Competitors: 109
Weather Forecast: 39C (102F), cooling later in the Stage as the course nears the Skeleton Coast
Total Distance: Approximately 75 kilometers (CP6 has been shortened to 6.6km and CP9 to 8.9km)
Description: The Long March: Out of the riverbed and past several mines that show the richness of Namibia's soil.
Course Notes:
BLOGS
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May 2024Stage 4
The heat is unreal. I thought I would stop writing about the heat because frankly it’s getting a bit tedious, but today was the hottest day yet ...
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May 2024Day 4 - out of the oven, into the fryer.
Today was apparently 57 degrees Celsius! I thought to myself “I didn’t sign up for this” but who am I kidding, I literally signed on ...
01
May 2024badwater un poroto
Hola a todos!! Acá estamos ya gracias a dios terminada la etapa 4 , mi dios hoy nos tocaron 52 grados y montaña subir y bajar , realment ...
STORIES
The Namib Race 2024 Line Up
We are excited to hold the 7th edition of the Namib Race in the beautiful Namib Desert of Namibia – and the 73rd RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon. There is an impressive and inspiring field of racers coming from all corners of the pl ...
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Race Reports and Competitor Stories from Namib Race 2021
Read some of the stories and race reports from the Namib Race 2021 competitors: RACE REPORT - Namib Race (Namibia) - Robert Ripley RACE REPORT - Namib Race (Namibia) - Beth Whitman Mabasa - 5 Years in the Making Gabriella Mathise ...
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Supporting Local Namibians
At each of our races, RacingThePlanet supports a cause that directly benefits the people or environment close to the race location. For the last couple of years we have supported a grass roots organisation that helps to provide meals for th ...
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Host Town of the Namib Race (Namibia) – Swakopmund
Namibia is a jewel of a country. Swakopmund is a sparkle in the jewel. You couldn’t ask for a better host town for a 4 Deserts Race than Swakopmund. Swakopmund is the host city for the 4 Deserts, Namib Race (Namibia). It’s a great ...
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Discover Namibia - Travel Ideas for your time in Namibia
One of the best things about competing in RacingThePlanet ultramarathons is the amazing locations. In Namibia we have picked a country with spectacular scenery, culture and wildlife in one of the safest places to travel in Africa. Why not take advant ...
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Sustainability and Giving Back at RacingThePlanet
The ethos of RacingThePlanet is to take people back to basics, to experience cultures, and to leave no trace while doing so. Many of our races take place in places that few people have the opportunity to visit, and in this era of plastic and environm ...
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Why Do People Choose to Run 250km in the Desert
What would make you want to run 250 kilometres in a desert? This is possibly the most common reaction of friends and family when someone decides to run a 4 Deserts race! The reasons people take part in multi-stage races in deserts arou ...
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Plant Power – Running Ultramarathons as Vegan / Vegetarian
Food. What to take, what to avoid and what treats to pack on a RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon are always among the hot topics ahead of any 250 kilometer multi-stage race. But with an increasing number of competitors relying on plant power ...
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Women in Multistage and Ultra Races
Since our first race in 2003 we have seen more and more female participants, usually between 20-25% of competitors. So far, however, we have not had a female winner but we think it's just a matter of time. Read why here: Women in Multistage ...
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The RacingThePlanet Experience for Friends & Family at the Namib Race
Bring friends and family members with you on your Namib Race journey with the RacingThePlanet Experience for Friends & Family. Find out more here. ...
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Fuel for a Champion
Namib Race 2021 Champion Robert Ripley shares his advice on how to fuel yourself for 250km in the desert. Food! Suffice it to say, people aren’t signing up for the Namib Race ultramarathon because of the food. Breakfast Buffet options on th ...
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The Namib Desert: All about the people
The Namib desert: the oldest desert in the world with the highest sand dunes in the world… but where are all the people? Namibia (Africa) is the second least populated country in the world! (Based on land size vs. population). Despite the smal ...
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Training Plans
RacingThePlanet and our friends at Unbound Running have put together some training plans to help you with your preparation. There are three levels available: Beginner Intermediate Advanced Good luck with your training! ...
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