Information Sahara Marathon - Marathon

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Information Sahara Marathon - Marathon

Name:Sahara Marathon - Marathon
Date:16.03.2027
Country/LocationAlgeria / Tinduf
Type of RaceMarathon
Details:
Distance:
42 km


Description:The Sahara Marathon is a solidarity race held in the Saharawi refugee camps near Tindouf, Algeria. This unique event offers various races, including a marathon, and is dedicated to supporting the Saharawi people. Participants experience a challenging course in a desert setting while contributing to a humanitarian cause.

The Marathon is the main race of the program. The terrain is desert and stony with some isolated sandy areas. The profile is flat in the first half of the route, has several climbs between Km 20 and 30 and is flat again at the end. The organization is responsible for transferring all runners to the starting points of their respective races early in the morning. The International Red Crescent has medical assistance points along the route and the organization also has doctors in all-terrain vehicles. It is advisable to wear sunglasses and some type of scarf to protect against the possible appearance of wind.
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