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

As we look forward to the 18th edition of the Atacama Crossing, which begins on 30 March 2025, let’s review the field including the stats, the facts and the top contenders below: 44 countries represented The countries most represented incl ...

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Twelve remarkable individuals are set to achieve the 4 Deserts Grand Slam (Plus) when they complete the Atacama Crossing (Chile) in March 2025. In March 2025, twelve remarkable individuals will finish the ultimate challenge: completing the 4 Desert ...

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There are many questions that you may have as make the final preparations for the Atacama Crossing.  Most questions are answers in the Essential Race Information document which is available to confirmed racers. However this list of questions ha ...

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It has been a little over one week since crossing the finish line in the town square of San Pedro de Atacama. I hope everyone has recovered well. Gear check. Arrival at Camp 1. As this was my 2nd attempt at the Atacama Crossing, withdrawing last ...

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  In September 2023, I competed in the Atacama Crossing, a 250km 6-stage footrace through the Atacama Desert in Chile. It was my first stage race and I finished feeling strong, injury-free, and in 2nd place. Most general training advice is e ...

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    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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Sarah Oppermann, Ireland / Stage wins: 2 / Finishing Position: 5th Female 24th Overall/ Finishing Time: 39 hours 37mins 45 What and where: The Atacama Crossing (by RacingThePlanet) is a 250km, six stage self-supported race. Carrying all you need for ...

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What’s not to love about this iconic race, in the driest of the deserts in the 4 Deserts Race Series and the world! The Atacama Desert is situated in the north of Chile and some areas have never been known to receive even a drop of rainfall s ...

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“The most chilled town I've ever visited” said two-time 4 Deserts competitor and three-time volunteer Natasha. “It hasn't changed much since the first time I was there 11 years to when I volunteered for 4 Deserts more recentl ...

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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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Scotty Hawker's running resembles the elevation profile of a mountainous ultra race with its peaks and troughs, but a recent foray into the work of multi-day events helped the Kiwi athlete remember why he loves the ultra running community so much.&nb ...

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