About the Namib Race and UltraLite (Namibia)

The Namib Race is a 7-day, 250 km / 155 mile footrace that takes place in the oldest desert in the world which is home to the largest recorded dunes and the most stunning and iconic desert landscape.  Over the seven days on the course competitors will experience moon-like landscape in Moon Valley, dramatic sand dunes, wide-open plains, salt pans, mountain outcrops, Atlantic waves crashing on desert beaches, dry river beds with a fascinating array of plants and animals and big African skies. UltraLite (Namibia) is held alongside the Namib Race for those who seek the challenge of an ultramarathon but with a more flexible format. The race offers adventure, endurance, and community—all in an awe-inspiring setting.

Itinerary

  • 14 Aug 2026

    Competitors Arrive (hotel provided)

  • 15 Aug 2026

    Race Check-In & Go to Camp 1

  • 16 Aug 2026

    Race Starts

  • 16 Aug 2026 - to - 22 Aug 2026

    Stage 1 - To - Stage 6 take place

  • 22 Aug 2026

    Awards Banquet (hotel provided)

  • 23 Aug 2026

    Event Concludes

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  • 22 Jul 2026 Join the Sandwich Tour to Support Local Namibians

    The Sandwich Tour is an incredibly worthwhile experience, a great way to help the locals of Namibia, and understand a bit more about another side of the country. There are three tours planned on 13th, 14 & 22nd August. Find out more and book to join, or look at some of the items you can bring which can be donated to local community. 

  • 15 Jul 2026 Check Your Travel Details

    Now is good time to check your flights, transfers, get your visa, etc.  Review the Travel Information document to get all the details.  Competitors must be in the host town of Swakopmund by Fri, 14 August. 

  • 09 Jul 2026 Finalising Your Equipment

    It is time to be finalising your equipment - making the hard decisions about what to leave behind, and getting an idea of what your backpack weight will be.  Go through the equipment list, item-by-item, and look at the feature which breaks down the equipment list. 

  • 01 Jul 2026 Next Up: Namib Race

    The countdown is on for the Namib Race.  Time to finalise all your travel, logistics, equipment, visa's, keep up the training - and stay injury free. 

  • 27 Jun 2026 RacingThePlanet History Made at the Gobi March 2026

    The 20th edition of the Gobi March concluded on Saturday and what a great week it was.  Relive all the action. watch the final film and find out about the milestone achieved.  The Namib Race is up next!

  • 20 Jun 2026 Gobi March is LIVE now in Mongolia

    The 20th edition of the Gobi March is underway. Follow the race to see results, photos, videos, blogs and more. Or sign up to receive breaking news to your email. The Namib Race is up next and this will give you an idea of what your friends and family can see when you are racing. 

     

  • 10 Jun 2026 Forms are due by 19 June

    There are five forms to be completed including medical information, emergency contacts, medical certificate, waivers, insurance and logistics

  • 03 Jun 2026 Namib Race Course - Flyover

    Watch a flyover of the course with photos and videos to see the scenery and terrain. 

  • 27 May 2026 Competitors Progress

    There are already some great blogs for the Namib Race 2026.  Find out how competitors training, equipment, set backs and mental preparations are coming along, and consider starting your own blog. 

  • 21 May 2026 It's Patch Time

    RacingThePlanet patches will be sent out the first week in June.  Check your email to confirm your address. 

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