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You vs The Sahara
Marathon des Sables Legendary 2026 (40th edition)
From April 03 to 13, 2026
Are you a brave and determined individual who would be unperturbed by any of the following?
- Over 250km of the harshest desert terrain
- Covering the equivalent distance to 5.5 marathons over 6 gruelling days of running & trekking
- Temperatures reaching over 50 degrees Celsius
- The requirement to carry everything you need to be self-sufficient on your back
Well you may have what it takes to brave the TOUGHEST FOOTRACE ON EARTH in aid of Walkoncemore!
If you have an adventurous spirit and a desire to push yourself to the limit for the greatest reward in aid of a fantastic cause, the Marathon des Sables really might be the event for you. Held annually in the month of April, you will join like-minded competitors in the searing Sahara desert as you traverse numerous terrains, with no shortage of sand dunes, salt flats, mountains and rock to factor in along the way. Just to make things that little bit more strenuous, you will navigate the course with your entire kit on your back, containing all of your food, cooking equipment, your sleeping bag, clothes, venom pump, flare, and every other essential supply required to survive this self-sufficient race. Do you think you have what it takes? We would be delighted to bring you aboard our team of intrepid desert warriors if so!
With only a limited number of charity places assigned each year for this incredible event, will you be one of the select few to take on this monumentally life-affirming feat?
Your entry place will include the following:
- Race entry & bib
- Race entry
- Free postponement insurance up to 7 days before the event
- 2 nights' accommodation in a double room with half board in Ouarzazate (classic or superior hotel, depending on the package chosen).
- Organisation and medical supervision during the race.
- Race essentials (water rations, medical team, ground assistance)
- Repatriation assistance
- 8 nights' bivouac accommodation
- Official finisher's medal & gift
When you run the MdS on behalf of Walkoncemore, you will receive:
- Tailored support from a personally-assigned member of the Walkoncemore team
- Advice and tips from Walkoncemore supporters who have previously conquered the desert
- Advice and signposting regarding preparatory heat chamber sessions prior to your race
- Walkoncemore technical t-shirt and fundraising support goodies
- Graphic design assistance for any posters and flyers to support your fundraising campaign
- A personalised memento and certificate to proudly display once you have conquered the desert
- The knowledge that you'll be helping to raise funds and awareness to ensure a future free from chronic spinal cord injury
To familiarise yourself a little further regarding the logistics of the race, please visit www.marathondessables.com for a wealth of information. We are, of course, on hand for any additional queries you may have, so please don't hesitate to send a message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The cost per entry is set by organiser, Atlantide International at the following price points:
MDS Legendary - Classic offer
3.950€/person
Offer includes bib for the MDS adventure, race registration and 2 nights' accommodation in a standard-quality hotel.
MDS Legendary - Superior Offer
4,350€/person
Offer includes bib for the MDS adventure, race registration and 2 nights at the Berbère Palace, a luxury hotel.
