Marathon des Sables, or MdS, (French for Marathon of the Sands, also known as Sahara Marathon) is a seven-day, about 257 km (160 mi) ultramarathon, which is approximately the distance of six regular marathons. The longest single stage (2009) was 91 km (57 mi) long (2023 : 90.1 km). This multiday race is held every year in southern Morocco, in the Sahara Desert. Some runners regard it as one of the toughest foot races on Earth. The first event of the Marathon started in 1986. History.
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Marathon des Sables, or MdS, (French for Marathon of the Sands, also known as Sahara Marathon) is a seven-day, about 257 km (160 mi) ultramarathon, which is approximately the distance of six regular marathons. The longest single stage (2009) was 91 km (57 mi) long (2023 : 90.1 km). This multiday race is held every year in southern Morocco, in the Sahara Desert. Some runners regard it as one of the toughest foot races on Earth. The first event of the Marathon started in 1986. History.
