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Welcome to the FIRST EVER Eye of the Sahara Ultra Marathon. 160km (100 miles). Through soft sand and endless sand dunes. Where other races run through the Sahara-lite, this is true, deep Saharan running. Crafted for only the brave and the resilient This is not just a race; it’s a pilgrimage through the sands of time. Join us on a 160km odyssey from the mystical Eye of the Sahara, where the Lost City of Atlantis is said to be found, to the ancient city of Chinguetti.
Experience the raw, unbridled beauty of the Sahara as you’ve never seen it before. This is where legends are born and personal frontiers are shattered. Prepare to hate yourself, to bleed, to cry. Then prepare to be transformed for the better. Are you ready to transcend the ordinary?
Come Suffer With Us:
160km of Pure Desert Pain
The Eye of the Sahara Ultra Marathon is not just a race; it’s an epic saga of survival, resilience, and sheer human will. Located in one of the least visited countries in the world, Mauritania, and starting within the Eye of the Sahara’ this journey will test your limits and then some.
From the enigmatic center of the Sahara, the Richat Structure, to the historic sands of Chinguetti, you will traverse terrains that are as beautiful as they are merciless. This race is a call to the wild at heart, the adventurers who seek to meet the desert eye to eye. Prepare for the ultimate showdown between you and the vast, untamed wilderness of the real Sahara.
This is your moment to be part of something legendary. THE FIRST EVER EYE OF THE SAHARA ULTRA MARATHON. The Eye of the Sahara Ultra Marathon is more than a race; it’s an adventure that promises to be as life-changing as it is challenging. Spots are limited, as we aim to provide an intimate, yet fierce, battle against the elements.
Booking your spot not only guarantees your place in the race but also enrolls you in a community of like-minded warriors, all poised to face the ultimate test of endurance. Don’t just dream of greatness—pursue it. Book now and mark your place in the annals of extreme adventuring.
The Eye of the Sahara Ultra Marathon is set in the heart of Mauritania’s vast desert landscape, offering an experience that is as culturally enriching as it is physically demanding. Your journey will begin at the Eye of the Sahara, a geological marvel, and take you through a route less traveled to the ancient city of Chinguetti.
Here’s what you need to prepare for the ultimate adventure.
More info is available at the links at the top of this page:
The Race itself is December 7,8,9. The entire expedition will run December 4-11,2024.
Tips and guidelines on how to physically and mentally prepare for the challenges ahead.
Essential gear list to survive and thrive in the harsh desert environment.
Information on how to get to Mauritania, visa requirements, and where to stay before and after the race.
Comprehensive safety protocols, including emergency procedures, medical support, and hydration strategies.
The longest train in the world. It digs iron ore out of a mine in the depths of the Sahara, each day it rides through the night to the African coast. We can climb on board and hitch a ride. Yes, really.
The Eye of the Sahara Ultra Marathon is calling
are you ready to stop living vicariously?
