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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16 Dec 24 Post-Race Reflections from a Desert Runner
Rob James shares his thoughts and advice on The Last Desert in Antarctica.
16 Dec 24 Zoom Recording: Gobi March in Mongolia, Everything you Need to Know
Check out the Zoom recording of "Gobi March in Mongolia, Everything You Need to Know" just posted on our YouTube Channel.
06 Dec 24 And That's Wrap for The Last Desert (Antarctica) 2024
An incredible race in a spectacular place has come to an end. See the action including final results, awards, photos, videos and more. The next edition will be held in November 2026.
27 Nov 24 Follow The Last Desert and Antarctica Ultramarathon LIVE from 26 November - 6 December
See all the photos, videos, blogs, stories, live tracking and more.
11 Nov 24 Running to the Ends of the Earth: The Last Desert in Antarctica
Read about what motiviates some runners to tackle the largest desert of all: Antarctica.
02 Nov 24 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.
25 Oct 24 Women Contenders for 4 Deserts Ultramarathon Champion 2024
See who's in the running to be the 4 Deserts Ultramarathon Champion 2024 in the women's division.
17 Oct 24 The Best Ever!!!
4 Deserts Grand Slam Plus Competitor Sal Powell recaps her experience at RacingThePlanet: The 20-Year Race in Jordan.
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.

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Take the long way home

Sunday 7am, having left Ushuaia at 7pm Friday evening (local time), I am now at Madrid Airport, w...

The Last Desert (Antarctica) 2024

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

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.

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.

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.

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.