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RacingThePlanet RacingThePlanet and 4 Deserts Ultramarathon Series are a unique series of 250km (155mi) stage races. Self exploration by foot exploration.

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RacingThePlanet is a unique series of ultramarathons set in the most stunning and culturally rich places in the world. The five annual foot races consist of the 4 Deserts Ultramarathon Series including the Atacama Crossing (Chile), the Gobi March (Mongolia), the Namib Race (Namibia), The Last Desert (Antarctica). In addition, a fifth "roving race" moves to a new location each year -- past locations have included: Vietnam, Namibia, Australia, Sri Lanka, Ecuador, Madagascar, Iceland, Nepal, Jordan, Patagonia, New Zealand, Georgia and Lapland.

> Each foot race takes place over seven days and 250 kilometers / 155 miles.
> Competitors are safely supported by professional medical and operations teams.
> Athletes carry their safety pack, food and gear along a marked yet out of this world course each day from camp to camp.
> RacingThePlanet is an international community where each race typically includes 100-250 competitors representing 40 countries. All of who mingle around the campfire each night and build life long friendships. Our global race series has twice been named by TIME magazine as one of the world’s top 10 endurance competitions. See our website & join our community at www.racingtheplanet.com.

Sometimes simply saying "yes" and taking a leap leads to incredible things! Below is a reflection from Kevin Hwang's Gob...
09/10/2026

Sometimes simply saying "yes" and taking a leap leads to incredible things! Below is a reflection from Kevin Hwang's Gobi March blog on what happened to him when he chose to step into the unknown:

"My running journey began a few years ago.

A friend of mine asked if I would join him in a marathon occurring in a year. I didn’t run then. As in never. But I replied, “Yes.”

“Really?” He said. “Yeah, why not?” I confirmed. Now it’s been three years. Three half marathons. Three marathons. Two multi-stage ultramarathons. And two more races to close out the year. All of these happened because I simply said yes.

My social media profile contains these three words. “Experiences, Not Things.” When I’m old and gray, I doubt I’ll be reminiscing about objects. It’ll be about memories, experiences, and feelings - shared with others.

There are many reasons to say no. We can easily justify our decisions to not do something. But if we take that leap of faith, there is potential for so much more. This is not about running. It’s about all aspects of life. I would have never guessed the path that I have taken. So I will not try to guess where the path will lead. All I know is I’m open to whatever comes, as long as I continue to say yes.

Yesterday’s 50 mile stage was tough.Lots of things can happen over that kind of mileage. For me, problems came early.I developed heel blisters on both feet in the first hours. By mile 30, I was hurting all over, with 20 miles still to go. In my head, I said it’s just time. With time, I’ll be done. And after 14 hours and 39 minutes, it was done."

Kevin Hwang completed the Gobi March in 2026, his third ultramarathon on the way to the 4 Deserts Club! You can find more inspiring words from him and more fantastic writers on our blogs page, link below!

The Gobi March begins 20 June 2027.
www.racingtheplanet.com/blogs

They have the most serious job at the race, but they are some of the most fun people! They take care of you, and they're...
09/10/2026

They have the most serious job at the race, but they are some of the most fun people! They take care of you, and they're your biggest cheerleaders. They spend way too much time looking at feet. They're the medical team!

By the middle of a RacingThePlanet Ultramarathon, the medical tent becomes the social hub of the campsite. Competitors compare blisters, soak their feet, and have a chat with the always personable medical team. Many of the faces you see on the medical team have been doing it for years, and veterans know them well. Blisters, lost toenails, sports tape are all part of the routine. It's getting to see the success stories that keeps these doctors going race after race.

Here's to the top class RacingThePlanet Medical Teams! It's an enormous effort and we can't be more grateful to have such incredible and professional people on our side.

www.racingtheplanet.com

Where in the world is RacingThePlanet: Brazil?Chapada Diamantina is tucked away some 370km (230mi) inland of Brazil's At...
07/10/2026

Where in the world is RacingThePlanet: Brazil?

Chapada Diamantina is tucked away some 370km (230mi) inland of Brazil's Atlantic Coast, in the state of Bahia. The region is larger than some countries, spanning over 38,000 square kilometres. Chapada Diamantina National park is larger than Hong Kong and Singapore!

Fun facts about Chapada Diamantina: There are over 300 catalogued waterfalls in the region, offering plenty of opportunity for a refreshing dip during or after a good run. While the region is plenty wet in present day, around 2 billion years ago it was entirely underwater, and the evidence of that can still be seen deposited in the looming rock faces.

There's something for everyone in Brazil. Experience it at RacingThePlanet: Brazil or UltraLite (Brazil), beginning 15 August 2027.
www.racingtheplanet.com/brazil

Looking for your next adventure? The Gobi March / UltraLite (Mongolia) may be for you! Mongolia should absolutely be a d...
06/10/2026

Looking for your next adventure? The Gobi March / UltraLite (Mongolia) may be for you! Mongolia should absolutely be a destination on everyone's bucket list, and a race on foot through the beautiful Mongolian grasslands is a wonderful way to experience it.

Don't just take our word for it! Here's Gobi March finisher Mabasa Mubatapasango's 🇳🇦 take on Mongolia:

"People hear "Gobi Desert" and imagine endless dunes. The Gobi had other plans — it surprised me every single day.
Rolling green hills stretched to the horizon. Beautiful valleys opened up between impossible climbs. Forests I now rank among the most beautiful I've ever seen. Rivers, open plains, livestock grazing peacefully — landscapes that made you forget, for a moment, that your legs were screaming."

The Gobi March / UltraLite (Mongolia) begins 20 June 2027.

racingtheplanet.com/mongolia

Step into the stunning world of Brazil during RacingThePlanet: Brazil 2027 and UltraLite (Brazil)! These are some of the...
03/10/2026

Step into the stunning world of Brazil during RacingThePlanet: Brazil 2027 and UltraLite (Brazil)!

These are some of the locations that you will see during the race, three very different environments all within one area: Chapada Diamantina! There are few places in the world with such rich diversity and incredible landscapes. Rocky grasslands, forests, rivers, waterfalls, high altitude peaks. Brazil has it all, and more!

Discover Chapada Diamantina at RacingThePlanet: Brazil 2027 and UltraLite (Brazil), beginning 15 August 2027.
www.racingtheplanet.com/brazil

Above all the incredible scenery and terrain of the Atacama Desert, there is one standout that keeps popping up in photo...
02/10/2026

Above all the incredible scenery and terrain of the Atacama Desert, there is one standout that keeps popping up in photos. From the start of the Atacama Crossing until the finish, the majestic volcano Licancabur is watching over the race, projecting its incredible strength and anchoring the horizon. Though today the volcano lies dormant, it remains wildly active in the imaginations of those who witness it.

Licancabur's name is taken from the language of the indigenous inhabitants of the Atacama, the Atacameños (or Licanantay), roughly translating to "mountain of the people." Traditionally, Licancabur is revered as a sacred guardian deity protecting local communities like San Pedro de Atacama. The Atacameños, and later the Inca Empire, scaled its heights to perform rituals at the summit to appease the mountain's spirit and pray for water and good fortune. Because of these ancient high-altitude pilgrimages, it is among the highest archaeological sites on Earth!

Though today descendants of the Atacama's original inhabitants mostly practice Christianity, a deep reverence and admiration for these ancient "mountain deities" persist in local traditions. Listen closely, and you will hear these stories echoed by the locals you meet along the way.

When you take on the Atacama Crossing or UltraLite (Chile), it's impossible to resist the awe-inspiring presence of Licancabur. You can run your race knowing you are moving through a landscape defined by history, spirit, and unparalleled natural wonder.

www.racingtheplanet.com/chile

30/09/2026

Mongolia is one of the most cinematic places you can visit! Taking part in an ultramarathon almost feels like being the star of a movie, featuring you! Sweeping vistas and herds of free-roaming horses make every step of the race a breath of fresh air in wild, untamed Mongolian wilderness.

Take on the 250km challenge of the Gobi March or the up to 125km UltraLite (Mongolia), either way the vast landscapes of Mongolia are yours to explore!

The Gobi March / UltraLite (Mongolia) begins 20 June 2026.
www.racingtheplanet.com/mongolia

29/09/2026

With Namib Race / UltraLite (Namibia) just over a month in the rearview, all the memories are still fresh in our minds! An incredible challenge, incredible country, and incredible friends. We hope that the experience brings everyone fond memories and stories to tell for many years to come. Huge thanks again to all participants and everyone whose efforts make these races possible: Volunteers, Management, Medical Team, Course Team, Camp Staff, Media Team, and the local Namibians whose generous spirit makes Namibia feel so welcome and special.

Namibia, we will be back 21 May 2028!
www.racingtheplanet.com/namibia

That's the beauty of the RacingThePlanet Ultramarathon! One chance to see a unique, incredible location. Each edition of...
29/09/2026

That's the beauty of the RacingThePlanet Ultramarathon! One chance to see a unique, incredible location. Each edition of the ultramarathon and UltraLite is different and beautiful in its own way. Competitors can journey to a part of the world they may have no experience with and see an area that is quite unlike the deserts of the 4 Deserts Ultramarathon Series.

There's tonnes to discover in Brazil, and the 2027 edition of the RacingThePlanet Ultramarathon and RacingThePlanet: UltraLite (Brazil) is sure to be one for the ages. Will you be joining us?

RacingThePlanet: Brazil and UltraLite (Brazil) begins 15 August 2027.
www.racingtheplanet.com/brazil

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