| Description: | The Sahara Marathon is a solidarity race held for the refugee children of Western Sahara. It takes place in the Sahrawi refugee camps, near Tindouf, Algeria, and includes various race distances. The event aims to demonstrate solidarity with the Sahrawi people and support humanitarian projects.
The Sahara Marathon's main event, this 42km race takes runners from El Ayoun through Auserd to the finish line in Smara camp. The course largely consists of compact earth, sand, and rocks, with some soft sand areas. While mostly flat, there are low rises between 20-30km, offering a challenging yet scenic desert experience for participants. The race concludes at Smara camp. |
