4 Deserts

The 4 Deserts is a series of four six stage, seven day long ultramarathons across some of the most inhospitable deserts on Earth. Participants must carry all their own food and equipment that they will live on for the seven-day event. Only a tent and water is provided. Each race is 250km with the final race being The Last Desert, held in Antarctica. To qualify for the last race one must have completed 2 of the 3 other races in the time allowed.

Races

Gobi March

The Gobi March is a six-day, 250 kilometer footrace across the Gobi Desert of China. It was established in 2003 with just 42 participants. The Gobi March has been held in Dunhuang, China, Turpan, China, Hami, China and Kashgar, all locations along the ancient Silk Road. Now attracting about 200 participants from more than 25 countries, the event has become the largest outdoor event in China.Fact|date=July 2008

ahara Race

The Sahara Race is a six-day, 250 kilometer footrace across the Sahara Desert of Egypt.

Atacama Crossing

The Atacama Crossing is a six-day, 250 kilometer footrace across the Atacama Desert of Chile.

Established in 2004, the Atacama Crossing now attracts up to 150 competitors from more than 20 countries at each event. Notable individuals at this year's Atacama Crossing included best-selling author Dean Karnazes (author of 'Ultramarathon Man') and Manchester United's Rob James. Dean is trying to become the first person in the world to complete the 4 Deserts in one calendar year.

The Last Desert

The Last Desert takes place in Antarctica. It is the final event in the 4 Deserts series, open only to participants who have completed at least 2 of the other events in the series (Gobi March, Sahara Race, and the Atacama Crossing). Fifteen individuals from around the world completed the 4 Deserts becoming the first in the world to complete a 100 miler on the Antarctic continent. The Last Desert 2007 took place in November 2007 in Aitcho Island, Deception Island, Cuverville, Paradise Bay and Neko Harbor, Antarctica. The Last Desert was recently shown on NBC, Jeep World of Sports. The next Last Desert race will take place on 24 November 2008.

References

External links

* [http://www.4deserts.com/ 4 Deserts series Homepage]
* [http://www.racingtheplanet.com RacingThePlanet]

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