RacingThePlanet | 4 Deserts Ultramarathon Series

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The 4 Deserts Ultramarathon Series is widely recognised as the most PRESTIGIOUS FOOTRACE series in the world

The series consists of the Namib Race (Namibia), Gobi March (Mongolia), Atacama Crossing (Chile) and The Last Desert (Antarctica). Competitors in the races traverse 250 kilometers in seven days over rough country terrain with only a place in a tent and water provided. They are supported by highly qualified staff, all with experience in hiking, marathons and ultramarathons, and medical teams specialising in wilderness medicine.

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04 Oct 24 The 15th Edition of the RacingThePlanet Ultramarathon will be in GREECE!
Join us in the birthplace of the marathon, in a country with rich history and mythology, stunning natural beauty, delicious cuisine, warm hospitality, vibrant culture and traditions, architectural marvels, a mediterranean climate and unique islands. Date: 28 September 2025.
28 Sep 24 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 24 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 Aug 24 Get on Board for the Gobi March 2025
Early registration is now open for the Gobi March 2025, the 19th Edition of this iconic ultramarathon.
22 Jul 24 NEXT RACE: RacingThePlanet: 20-Year Race (Jordan) in September
With just over two months until we head to Petra to run from Wadi Rum, through the deserts of Jordan for The 20-Year Race. The race starts on 22 September.
30 Jun 24 Gobi March - That's A Wrap
The Gobi March 2024 as officially ended, You can see all the coverage from the week including the highlights final video.

Next up RacingThePlanet: The 20-Year Race (Jordan) on 22 September.
22 Jun 24 Follow the Gobi March (Mongolia) 2024 LIVE NOW
The 18th edition of the Gobi March starts on Sunday, 23 June. See live tracking, photos, videos, results, blogs and more on the Gobi March LIVE page.
17 Jun 24 The Line Up for the Gobi March 2024
With less a week until the 2024 edition of the Gobi March find out more about the field - which countries are represnted, the oldest, the youngest, the top contenders, the interesting stories and who is taking on the 4 Deserts Grand Slam.
12 Jun 24 "Runners, earn your bragging rights during the Atacama Crossing" - USA Today
Some runs are for fun. Others are to prove you can do it. The Atacama Crossing falls into the latter category. If you want to run 250 kilometers (about 155 miles) through the driest place on Earth, this race is for you. There’s also spectacular scenery of Chilean sand dunes, salt lakes, and volcanoes. USA Today covers the Atacama Crossing race.
05 Jun 24 Live Race Coverage of the 18th Gobi March Begins on 22 June
Join us for LIVE race coverage of the Gobi March with GPS tracking, photos, videos, results and blogs posted throughout each day. Sign up for Breaking News to get the very latest news each day straight from the Gobi.

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Paradise.

My friend Ivan and I were sitting in the sun, at the last camp, and chatting about life as one do...

Gobi March (Mongolia) 2024

Long March, my stage (4a etapa, 79,2km)

En todas las carreras de Racing The Planet siempre espero que llegue esta etapa, mi ...

Gobi March (Mongolia) 2024

14 years since my last 4 Deserts race and Endurance

I am definitely sure I won't be able to 'wing it', so time to get some steady mileage back in the...

The Last Desert (Antarctica) 2024

Personal Trainers and Nutritionists

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Hannah Walsh (Women Only)

Hannah helps (extra)ordinary women train for their dream ultramarathon. Breaking 250 is her flagship female-only training programme and community. It is a unique blend of one-to-one coaching and peer-supported mentoring to the start line of your biggest adventure yet. Hannah's inaugural Breaking 250 cohort trained for Lapland 2022, then Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2023 and now Greece 2025.

Jeremy Inabnit

Jeremy is a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports & Medicine (NASM) and a Certified Ultrarunning Coach with United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA). Jeremy was first in his age group at the Atacama Crossing 2023.

Zandy Mangold

Zandy grew up amongst the roots and rocks of rural New Hampshire, but has lived in Brooklyn, NY since 2001. After graduating from Connecticut College where he earned Academic All-American honors in cross-country, he embarked on a career as a photojournalist, and it was actually a photography assignment for RacingThePlanet that introduced him to ultrarunning. Zandy was Overall Champion at the Atacama Crossing 2017.

Roberto Rivola

Roberto grew up in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland, spent his professional life in the various language regions of Switzerland and settled in the Engadine area in 2013. He has participated in numerous events and knows the trails of the Swiss alps well. Roberto has completed the Sahara Race 2018, and was 1st in his age group at Atacama Crossing 2023.

Jeff Ross

Jeff originates from Scotland, UK, and has been living in Malaysia since 2011. Jeff is a Certified Fitness Instructor and a Certified Revolution Running Coach.

John Bezou

John founded Hypoxia Performance after a 20-year military career where he served as Master Resilience Trainer and Director of Human Performance. John is a certified level 1 coach with USA Track and Field. John completed the 4 Deserts Grand Slam in 2022.

Hannah Alexander (Nutritionist)

Hannah Alexander is a qualified nutritionist (Bachelor’s of Applied Science – Human Nutrition) with experience in endurance nutrition. She has recently worked with professional ultrarunner Scotty Hawker on his nutrition and hydration plan for his first place finish at Atacama Crossing 2023, as well as another athlete who placed 2nd in another multi-day stage race.

Scotty Hawker

Scotty Hawker is a professional trail and ultramarathon runner based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Scotty won first place at the Atacama Crossing 2023. Scotty has been training, racing and travelling around the world since 2014 throughout Europe, Asia and South America. He's finished in 3rd place at the UTMB, and 2nd place in the CCC, two of the most competitive ultramarathons in the world.