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LIVE Coverage of Namib Race (Namibia) 2026
Post Race Breaking News
Namib Race (Namibia) 2026 Award WinnersThe following honors were presented at the Awards Banquet for the Namib Race (Namibia) 2026: Overall Winner, Women’s Winner, Seco...
Sun, 23 August 2026 at 07:19
Post Race Breaking News
The Awards Banquet will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre....
Sat, 22 August 2026 at 14:27
Stage 6 Breaking News
Congratulations to all who participated in the Namib Race and UltraLite (Namibia) 2026. Namib Race 2026 Champions Overall: Takuro Kumagai Female: Michaela Pun...
Sat, 22 August 2026 at 11:41
Stage 6 Breaking News
At 8:30 a.m. today, a handful of racers set out, followed by the majority at 9:00 a.m. From the final campsite at Camp 6, they will make their way to the FINISH LINE of t...
Sat, 22 August 2026 at 08:20
Stage 6 Breaking News
As competitors prepare for Stage 6 of the Namib Race and a return to everyday life, several participants are already looking ahead to their next challenge. These athletes...
Fri, 21 August 2026 at 14:51
Stage 6 Breaking News
FINISH LINE DETAILS: SATURDAY, 22 AUGUST 2026Final Footsteps to the Atlantic OceanStart Time: 8:30am and 9am (Check the GPS Trackers)Finish Line Location: On the beach...
Fri, 21 August 2026 at 13:06
Stage 5 Breaking News
TaeYun (Rocky) Jeong crossed the finish line of The Long March at 7:01 a.m., after spending just over 23 hours on the course—the final competitor to complete Stage 5. W...
Fri, 21 August 2026 at 07:16
Stage 5 Breaking News
It’s 5:00 a.m. in the Namib Desert, with sunrise fast approaching. Six competitors remain on the course, all expected to reach the finish line of The Long March (Stage...
Fri, 21 August 2026 at 04:39
Stage 5 Breaking News
It's nearing 4am at the Namib Race and just thirteen remain on the course....
Fri, 21 August 2026 at 03:34
Stage 5 Breaking News
Check Point 6 has closed, meaning just one Check Point and Camp remain for the final competitors in The Long March of Stage 5....
Fri, 21 August 2026 at 02:40
Stage 5 Breaking News
Checkpoint 5 has now closed, and the back of the pack has departed, making their way toward Checkpoint 6. Only three checkpoints remain before The Long March concludes. ...
Fri, 21 August 2026 at 00:59
Stage 5 Breaking News
It is after 9PM in Namibia, and all competitors remaining on the course are now moving by torchlight. The good news is that the halfway mark has already passed, and Check...
Thu, 20 August 2026 at 21:00
Stage 5 Breaking News
Eleven finishers have completed The Long March! After a long day on the course, the time separating some of the top 5 has become razor thin, and in an exciting twist the...
Thu, 20 August 2026 at 19:00
Stage 5 Breaking News
The Long March has a winner! Kumagai Takuro has finished Stage 5 at 4:30PM local time, spending more than eight hours on the course. He was greeted by an excited continge...
Thu, 20 August 2026 at 17:00
Stage 5 Breaking News
Stage 5 – Checkpoint 5 Checkpoint Arrival Times Order Bib # Name / Team Time (24‑hr) 1 54 Takuro Kumagai 13:24:50 2 46 Leonid...
Thu, 20 August 2026 at 15:56
Stage 5 Breaking News
Takuro (Taku) Kumagai of Japan has just passed through Check Point 7 and is now en route to Camp 6....
Thu, 20 August 2026 at 17:39
Stage 5 Breaking News
Takuro (Taku) Kumagai of Japan has just passed through Check Point 7 and is now en route to Camp 6....
Thu, 20 August 2026 at 17:39
Stage 5 Breaking News
Sixty competitors have now passed through Checkpoint 3, with the race leader approaching Checkpoint 6. These five have passed through Check Point 5: #54 – Takuro (...
Thu, 20 August 2026 at 13:58
Stage 5 Breaking News
It is 2:00 p.m. on course, and Checkpoint 2 has now closed. Six checkpoints remain, including the final camp, for competitors still in the race. The UltraLite (Namibia)...
Thu, 20 August 2026 at 13:36
Stage 5 Breaking News
It’s noon in the Namib Desert, and the heat is relentless. Some racers pause by support vehicles to cool off, while others scoop up water to pour over their heads. Lead...
Thu, 20 August 2026 at 11:57
Stage 5 Breaking News
The lead racers are now closing in on Checkpoint 3, while Checkpoint 1 has closed. Spirits are high—competitors are surprisingly cheerful as they take on the Long M...
Thu, 20 August 2026 at 10:54
Stage 5 Breaking News
The day has arrived—Stage 5: The Long March is underway! Whether dreaded or eagerly anticipated, the legendary 75.7 km / 47.3 mi journey across the Namib Desert ha...
Thu, 20 August 2026 at 08:12
Stage 5 Breaking News
It’s still early at Camp 5, but at 8:00am the most iconic and demanding stage of the Namib Race—the Long March—will begin. See the Stage Details. The Long March of...
Thu, 20 August 2026 at 03:12
Stage 4 Breaking News
Stage 4 is complete! Despite intense heat exceeding 40C, everyone finished well before the cutoff times, an impressive feat worthy of some much-deserved rest at camp. Our...
Wed, 19 August 2026 at 19:00
Stage 4 Breaking News
The latest from Namibia: Competitors continue to battle the fierce heat as everyone draws nearer to camp. All are now past the third Checkpoint, and the back of the pack...
Wed, 19 August 2026 at 17:00
Stage 4 Breaking News
As of 3:41pm at the Namib Race and UltraLite, the following UltraLite competitors have completed Stage 4: Stage 4 – Checkpoint 2 Date: 19 August 2026 Order of Arrival...
Wed, 19 August 2026 at 15:41
Stage 4 Breaking News
In the heat of the day, fourteen competitors have already reached Camp 5, where they’re rehydrating, eating, and preparing for tomorrow’s Long March. Those still out...
Wed, 19 August 2026 at 13:36
Stage 4 Breaking News
It’s nearly noon on Stage 4, and competitors are deep into the dramatic terrain of Moon Valley. Japan’s Takuro Kumagai reached Camp at 11:35am, looking stronger with...
Wed, 19 August 2026 at 11:41
Stage 4 Breaking News
Stage 4 kicked off at 8:00am under clear, sunny skies. With temperatures expected to rise sharply, conditions promise to be challenging. A total of 117 competitors remain...
Wed, 19 August 2026 at 08:11
Stage 4 Breaking News
In just over an hour, competitors will line up for Stage 4 of the Namib Race. Today, the UltraLite (Namibia) field will set out from Camp and make their way toward Ch...
Wed, 19 August 2026 at 06:56
Stage 4 Breaking News
It’s 2:35 a.m. in the heart of the Namib Desert, where racers sleep beneath a sky so bright it feels almost unreal. In a few hours they’ll rise to warm fires and hot...
Wed, 19 August 2026 at 02:35
Stage 3 Breaking News
Stage 3 is left in the dust, wrapping up at 5:30 Namibia time. TaeYun “Rocky” Jeong of Korea was the final finisher today, officially closing the door on Stage 3. ...
Tue, 18 August 2026 at 19:00
Stage 3 Breaking News
As of 5PM in Namibia, over 100 competitors have arrived at Camp. The rest of the field is past CP3 and well on their way. It won’t be long until Stage 3 is in the rearv...
Tue, 18 August 2026 at 17:00
Stage 3 Breaking News
It’s almost 3pm in Namibia, and racers continue to arrive at Camp 4. The sun was intense throughout the day, but temperatures are finally beginning to ease. Results for...
Tue, 18 August 2026 at 14:47
Stage 3 Breaking News
Michaela (Michi) Punz‑Raml placed SECOND OVERALL! and first among the women on Stage 3 and continues to hold a commanding lead. Further down the field, racers are stea...
Tue, 18 August 2026 at 12:48
Stage 3 Breaking News
Takuro Kumagai of Japan finished Stage 3 under sunny skies and now holds a commanding lead in the Namib Race 2026. Key Links ResultsLIVE GPS TrackingBreaking News...
Tue, 18 August 2026 at 12:16
Stage 3 Breaking News
The lead racers on Stage 3 are now approaching Checkpoint 3 of the Namib Race, making steady progress across today’s course. The leaders currently are Takuro Kumagai of...
Tue, 18 August 2026 at 10:28
Stage 3 Breaking News
The field is moving quickly, with 78 competitors already past CP1. Key Links ResultsLIVE GPS TrackingBreaking News Send an Email Photos Videos Stage Detail...
Tue, 18 August 2026 at 09:43
Stage 3 Breaking News
Stage 3 is officially underway! The race kicked off at 8:00am, with 122 competitors across both the Namib Race and UltraLite (Namibia) divisions expected to complete all...
Tue, 18 August 2026 at 08:13
Stage 3 Breaking News
Stage 3: The Vast Open Namib DesertExpected Start Time: 8amDistance: 37.4km / 23.4 milesElevation Gain: +325 meters / 1070 ftElevation Loss: - 214 meters / 702 ftTerrai...
Tue, 18 August 2026 at 02:36
Stage 2 Breaking News
Michaela (Michi) Punz‑Raml of Austria claimed her second consecutive stage victory at the Namib Race 2026, continuing to hold a commanding overall position in the field...
Mon, 17 August 2026 at 14:10
Stage 2 Breaking News
Stage 2 is wrapping up! All competitors have made their way back to camp and are more than ready for a good rest before Stage 3 begins tomorrow. It was an incredible day...
Mon, 17 August 2026 at 20:00
Stage 2 Breaking News
As of 5 PM Namibia time, Checkpoint 2 has closed and just over 10 are left to pass Checkpoint 3. All the rest have either reached camp or are well on their way! Namibian...
Mon, 17 August 2026 at 17:00
Stage 2 Breaking News
Takuro (Taku) Kumagai of Japan has taken Stage 2. Evgeny Dobrov of the United Kingdom and Koichi Kawakami of Japan crossed the finish line together, hand in hand. Key Li...
Mon, 17 August 2026 at 13:45
Stage 2 Breaking News
It is noon in Namibia, and the UltraLite (Namibia) competitors have set out from Checkpoint 2 to make their way to Camp 3. The leaders in the field are Takuro (Taku) Kuma...
Mon, 17 August 2026 at 11:44
Stage 2 Breaking News
Stage 2 — Into the Dunes began at 8:00am under an incredibly misty sky, a welcome surprise that should help keep temperatures cool for the next few hours. A total of 12...
Mon, 17 August 2026 at 08:26
Stage 1 Breaking News
As of 7PM in Namibia, all competitors have officially finished Stage 1! Elke Slinger of Namibia was the final finisher today, welcomed warmly into camp by her fellow comp...
Sun, 16 August 2026 at 19:00
Stage 1 Breaking News
Competitors are steadily crossing the finish line for Stage 1 into Camp 2! As of writing, 80 have finished the stage, with James Hughes of the UK being the latest to fini...
Sun, 16 August 2026 at 17:00
Stage 1 Breaking News
With an overall placing of THIRD, Michaela (Michi) Punz‑Raml of Austria delivered a standout performance, finishing Stage 1 as the top woman in an impressive 5:18:14. S...
Sun, 16 August 2026 at 15:15
Stage 1 Breaking News
At 2:50pm in Namibia, Stage 1 of the Namib Race 2026 and UltraLite (Namibia) 2026 is unfolding across the vast salt pans and desert terrain. The UltraLite field has now c...
Sun, 16 August 2026 at 14:46
Stage 1 Breaking News
Approaching 1pm at the Namib Race 2026, Japan’s Takuro (Taku) Kumagai has crossed the finish line of Stage 1, claiming victory after a powerful push across the fina...
Sun, 16 August 2026 at 12:50
Stage 1 Breaking News
At noon at the Namib Race 2026, the leaders are charging toward Camp 2 and the finish of Stage 1. Japan’s Takuro (Taku) Kumagai is out in front, powering across the...
Sun, 16 August 2026 at 12:10
Stage 1 Breaking News
The Namib Race 2026 and UltraLite (Namibia) 2026 are officially underway. At exactly 8:00am, following the national anthem of Namibia, one hundred and twenty‑eight comp...
Sun, 16 August 2026 at 08:00
Stage 1 Breaking News
The first night in the Namib Desert dipped to around 10°C / 50°F, a cool and quiet welcome to life in the dunes. This morning is calm and clear as competitors prepare f...
Sun, 16 August 2026 at 07:47
Pre Race Breaking News
After a long day of nerves, excitement, equipment checks, and travel, competitors are finally at their first camp, awaiting the beginning of the Namib Race and UltraLite...
Sat, 15 August 2026 at 22:00
Pre Race Breaking News
Check‑In officially wrapped at 12:30pm today for the Namib Race 2026 and UltraLite (Namibia) 2026, and the atmosphere in Swakopmund was buzzing from start to finish. Wi...
Sat, 15 August 2026 at 13:46
Pre Race Breaking News
Competitors are deep into the Race Briefing, followed by Check‑In. Mandatory Gear will be inspected, and soon GPS trackers, race bibs, luggage tags, and other essential...
Sat, 15 August 2026 at 10:01
Pre Race Breaking News
The Race Briefing is scheduled for 9:00am today at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre. Be sure to review the Pre‑Race Schedule....
Sat, 15 August 2026 at 06:15
Pre Race Breaking News
As competitors continue to arrive and settle into Swakopmund, the volunteers and management team spent today getting trained, organized, and fully prepared for the busy w...
Fri, 14 August 2026 at 20:00
Pre Race Breaking News
The Desert Awaits. Competitors and staff are now arriving in Swakopmund for the Namib Race and UltraLite (Namibia) 2026—the 81st race in the RacingThePlanet / 4 Desert...
Fri, 14 August 2026 at 15:32
Pre Race Breaking News
Breaking News is posted when the race is LIVE. The first Pre-Race Breaking News for the Namib Race 2026 will be added on Friday, 14 August 2026. Click above to sign up to...
Wed, 29 July 2026 at 13:44
Stage 6 Breaking News
The Stage 6 Breaking News for the Namib Race 2026 will be posted on Saturday, 22 August....
Thu, 12 September 2024 at 13:49
Stage 5 Breaking News
The Stage 5 Breaking News for the Namib Race 2026 will be posted on Thursday, 20 August....
Thu, 12 September 2024 at 13:48
Stage 4 Breaking News
The Stage 4 Breaking News for the Namib Race 2026 will be posted on Wednesday, 19 August....
Thu, 12 September 2024 at 13:48
Stage 3 Breaking News
The Stage 3 Breaking News for the Namib Race 2026 will be posted on Tuesday, 18 August....
Thu, 12 September 2024 at 13:47
Stage 2 Breaking News
The Stage 2 Breaking News for the Namib Race 2026 will be posted on Monday, 17 August....
Thu, 12 September 2024 at 13:46
Stage 1 Breaking News
The Stage 1 Breaking News for the Namib Race 2026 will be posted on Sunday, 16 August....
Thu, 12 September 2024 at 13:46
Post Race Breaking News
The Post Race Breaking News for the Namib Race 2026 will be posted on Sunday, 23 August....
Thu, 12 September 2024 at 13:43
LEADERS
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BIB
26:53:21
Overall
89
BIB
31:05:20
OverallTeam Taiwan A
34:53:24
OverallTeam Members
Lee, Min Feng
Taiwan
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Lin, Yi Chieh
Taiwan
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45:09:52
OverallTeam Members
Hong, Hansol
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Korea (South)
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Kim, Yujin
Korea (South)
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Lee, Bomi
Korea (South)
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UltraLite (Namibia) 2026 RESULTS >
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23 Aug 2026
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Namib Race (Namibia) 2026 Award Winners
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The following honors were presented at the Awards Banquet for the Namib Race (Namibia) 2026: Overall Winner, Women’s Winner, Second and Third Place, Age Group divisions, along with the Sportsmanship and Spirit Awards.
4 Deserts Club
In addition, special medals were awarded to four individuals who have successfully completed all four races in the 4 Deserts Ultramarathon Series: the Gobi March in Mongolia, the Atacama Crossing in Chile, the Namib Race in Namibia, and The Last Desert in Antarctica.
BLOGS
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Aug 2026DNF: When my feet said ENOUGH!
DNF. Three letters I never thought I would have to write. After months of preparation, sacrifice, early mornings, long walks, training with a ...
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Aug 2026The last day
wow was für ein Ende. Ich habe dieses Rennen so geliebt. Ich habe in den letzten Tagen für mich soviel mitgenommen. Habe gelacht, geweint un ...
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Aug 2026Day 7 — If you stare into the abyss... the abyss will stare back into you.
Uff… how difficult this is going to be, to bring this race to an end. Where do I even start… I’m going to start by speaking in t ...
By: Jorge Rocca
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Namib Race / UltraLite (Namibia) 2026 - About the Field: The Stats, Inspiring Stories and Top Contenders
132 Competitors 37 Countries Represented Including: Colombia, Macau, Serbia, Morocco and Namibia. Most represented: United States, Korea (South) and Taiwan. 28% female / 72% male Age range - from under 20 to 73 years young ...
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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 RacingThePlanet event than Swakopmund. Swakopmund is the host city for the Namib Race and UltraLite (Namibia). It&rsquo ...
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Join the Sandwich Tour to Support 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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Race Reports and Competitor Stories from the Namib Race
Read some of the stories and race reports from Namib Race competitors: RACE REPORT - Namib Race (Namibia) - Robert Ripley RACE REPORT - Namib Race (Namibia) - Beth Whitman Mabasa - 5 Years in the Making Gabriella Mathisen - Overc ...
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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 exciting locations where they are held. Namibia is a country with spectacular scenery, culture and wildlife in one of the safest places to travel in Africa. At the race y ...
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Why Not Join as a Team?!"
RacingThePlanet events are legendary tests of individual endurance across the world’s most punishing landscapes, and they also offer a distinct, collaborative alternative. The Team Categories add further to the camaraderie and friendly competi ...
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Understanding & Preparing Equipment for the Namib Race
The Namib Race is a self-supported race. Competitors must bring all of the equipment items in the required quantity. This feature will help you to understand the items and has many tips about key items. Do not be alarmed at the length of the Namib ...
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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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From Couch to 250km - Mabasa
Mabasa Finish Mubatapasango, from Zimbabwe, resident in Namibia, went from being 110kg with health issues to conquering the 250km Namib Race. His life-changing journey began in 2017 driving 1000’s of kilometres to support the Namib Race ...
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The RacingThePlanet Experience for Friends & Family at the Namib Race
After spending 7 days running 155 miles through the desert, sleeping in a tent and eating dehydrated food having not showered for the week racers are usually excited for a burgers, pizzas, beers and showers but above all it is often their fam ...
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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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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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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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Women in Multi-Stage Ultras
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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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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By: Elke Slinger
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