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THE LAST DESERT (ANTARCTICA)
ANTARCTICA'S ONLY MULTI-STAGE FOOTRACE

Name: THE LAST DESERT (ANTARCTICA)
Start: November 01, 2020
End: November 01, 2020
Location: Antarctica

13 November 2026

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About The Last Desert

The Last Desert is the only multi-day race on the Antarctic continent. The Last Desert in Antarctica is one of the most incredible journeys in the world. Competitors traverse up to 250 km / 155 miles across the largest desert in the world which is often referred to as the "White Desert". The race is held around the Antarctic Peninsula which has a remarkable history of polar exploration and whaling. The scenic backdrop includes icebergs, mountains, research bases, seals, birds and penguins.

Itinerary

13 Nov 2026

Competitor Briefing, Board Ship and Leave Ushuaia
14 Nov 2026

At Sea
15 Nov 2026

At Sea
16 Nov 2026 - to - 20 Nov 2026

Up - To - 6 Stages Completed in Antarctica
21 Nov 2026

At Sea
22 Nov 2026

At Sea
23 Nov 2026

Return to Ushuaia and Disembark Ship

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01 Jan 2025 The Auckland doctor who ran an ultra marathon in every continent in a single year
Congratulations, Inia!
24 Dec 2024 Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from everyone at RacingThePlanet. We hope to see you in 2025.
16 Dec 2024 Post-Race Reflections from a Desert Runner
Rob James shares his thoughts and advice on The Last Desert in Antarctica.
16 Dec 2024 Congratulations to ALL Competitors in The Last Desert and Antarctica Ultramarathon
A special congratulations to Reinhold Hugo (Switzerland) and Yasmin Stoderegger (Austria) who won The Last Desert in Antarctica. What a 10th Edition. You can relive the race coverage here. Stay tuned for details of the next edition of these world class polar sporting events.
20 Nov 2024 Age is Just a Number
For Danish ultramarathoner, Ivan Schmidt, the decision to tackle the 4 Deserts Grand Slam Plus came to him “quite spontaneously,” he explains. “Since I had already participated in all the races that make up the challenge, it just felt like the natural next step for me. It wasn’t a big decision – it was just obvious that this would be my next goal.”
11 Nov 2024 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 2024 Blogs and Final Preparations
Read the blogs to find out about how competitors are preparing to race in Antarctica. Find out about charities that are being supported through competitors' participation in The Last Desert.
25 Oct 2024 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 2024 The Best Ever!
4 Deserts Grand Slam Plus Competitor Sal Powell recaps her experience at RacingThePlanet: The 20-Year Race in Jordan. Sal will also be competing in The Last Desert.
11 Oct 2024 Less than 50 Days Until We Sail to Antarctica
Make sure all your Mandatory Forms have been submitted, and that you have started to prepare your equipment and clothing for the expedition. Go to the Competitor Area (top right of website) for all the details.