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Two years later in 1986 the first Marathon des Sables was run. Twenty-three runners participated in the race with Bernard Gaudin and Christiane Plumere, both of France, finishing as the winning man and woman. By 2009 over 1,000 runners participated in the event and the Solidarité Marathon des Sables association was created. The aim is to ...
- 21 April–1 May 2023
- Ouarzazate, Morocco
- 1986; 37 years ago
- www.marathondessables.com
The race story. 1984: Patrick BAUER alone in the Sahara1984: At 28 years of age, Patrick BAUER decided to make for the Sahara to try to traverse a 350km expanse of uninhabited desert, on foot, alone, where he wouldn’t come across a single village, oasis or watering place. Totally self-sufficient, with a rucksack weighing 35kg and containing ...
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Country. Italy. Sport. Endurance running. Mauro Prosperi (born 13 July 1955) is an Italian former police officer and pentathlete, most notable for his nine-day disappearance and survival in the Sahara, whilst competing in the 1994 Marathon des Sables (Marathon of the Sands) in Morocco .
- 13 July 1955 (age 68), Rome, Italy
- Former police officer and pentathlete
- Italian
- Endurance running
Feb 29, 2024 · E stablishing the Marathon des Sables as an iconic challenge within both ultra-running and adventure racing communities worldwide. Elevation Gain. Moving beyond the sheer distance of the Marathon des Sables, participants face an equally daunting challenge: elevation gain. The course presents 1,000’s meters of tough elevation.
Mar 2, 2024 · The inaugural Marathon des Sables took place in 1986, with 23 participants embarking on a pioneering adventure through the Moroccan Sahara. The race, spanning approximately 350 kilometers (217 miles) over a period of 12 days, captured the imagination of endurance athletes and adventurers worldwide. From its humble beginnings, the event has ...
Apr 9, 2019 · The Marathon des Sables, commonly referred to in hushed tones by the acronym 'MdS', ranks as one of the great badges of honour for endurance runners. Often touted as ‘The toughest footrace on ...
Jun 2, 2017 · The Marathon des Sables is the brainchild of Patrick Baeur, a garrulous Frenchman in his early 60s who loves rock ’n’ roll (each day’s running starts with AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell ...
