The Desert Ultra

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This 5 part Desert Ultra is a real test. Travel 250k across the world's oldest desert, the Namib Desert, camping overnight as you go. While it might be challenging, this event is definitely worth the effort for the once in a lifetime experience.
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Fri, 19 Nov 2021
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Namibia
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Where and when
Location
Namibia
Start times
Friday 19 Nov 2021
250km: 9:00 am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Desert Ultra
250km
Distance
250km
£2500
Route information
This 250km race split into 5 stages will be like nothing you've experienced before. Travelling over sand dunes, baking scrubland, dry river beds in the shadows of rocky mountains, this course is gruelling and breathtaking.
Expect sweltering heat during the day, and plummeted temperatures at night and periods of darkness where you'll travel under the stars.
What's included
Accommodation each night will be provided by the organiser. Participants are expected to carry the rest of their equipment and kit as this is a self-sufficient race.
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How to get there
Namibia
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Location: Namib Desert, Namibia
Base Camp: Spitzkoppe Mountains
Finish: Save the Rhino Outpost
Temperatures
Daytime Temperature: 35°C - 55°C
Nighttime Temperature: 5°C - 10°C
Event day logistics
Distance: 250km
The race will be split into 5 separate stages, with camping overnight in between.
FAQs
Will camping be provided?
Yes, camping equipment will be provided by the event team. Participants are expected to be self-sufficient for everything else however.
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How hot does it get during the day?
Temperatures during the day can reach around 35°C, even going as high as 55°C, while the nights can reach as low as 5°C. Please be prepared for both.
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What kind of terrain is the Desert Ultra?
The terrain is a mix of sand dunes, scrub land, and dry river beds.
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