DESERT ULTRA MARATHON
Namib Desert · London, United Kingdom
A 250KM SELF-SUFFICIENT ULTRA MARATHON THROUGH THE NAMIB DESERT This is the Namib Desert, Namibia. Its one of the oldest and most hostile deserts in the world. Desert running is a real challenge, with sweltering heat of over 50 degrees during the day, temperatures drop to freezing at night. As you survive the heat and the dust, you will be surrounded on all sides by sand dunes and baking scrubland. The Spitksoppe Mountains loom as you disappear as a dot into the shimmering heat haze on the horizon. This is the Desert Ultra, follow us to adventure. Location: Namib Desert, Namibia Distance: 250km Stages: 5 stages in 5 days Terrain: Sand Dunes & Scrubland Red Jersey Stage: The Damara Dash Base Camp: Spitzkoppe Mountains Finish: Save the Rhino Outpost Daytime Temperature: 35°C / 55°C Evening Temperature: 5°C / 10°C Daylight Hours: 12 Airport: Windhoek Event Duration: 7 days Accommodation: Tents Places Available: 60
