| 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.
Starting from Auserd and finishing at the Smara camp, the Half Marathon covers 21km of desert terrain. The course features compact earth, sand, and rocks, with occasional soft sand sections. Participants will navigate a mostly flat route, enjoying the unique challenge and camaraderie of the Sahara Marathon. The race concludes at Smara camp. |
