Marathon des Sables
The 2026 Marathon des Sables took place on March 29, 2026. Race details below are kept for reference and results.
Marathon des Sables was held on March 29, 2026 in Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco. Distances contested: 50K, 250km over 6 stages. See the next edition below for dates and entry.
About this race
The world's toughest race — 250km through the Sahara in 50°C heat, carrying all your food and gear.
Is this race a fit?
These notes are generated from listed Sunday Marathon race facts. They are meant for shortlisting and planning, not as a replacement for official organizer instructions.
- Date And Schedule
Marathon des Sables is currently listed for March 29, 2026, which makes the March planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include 5500 m elevation gain listed. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
Key facts
- Date
- March 29, 2026
- Start area
- Sahara Desert near Ouarzazate — Draa-Tafilalet region, Morocco Sahara — confirm the exact start with the organizer
- Events
- 50K, 250km over 6 stages
- Entry from
- €2,700.00 — confirm on the official source
- Surface
- Road
- Official source
- Registration page & official site
- Listing status
- Verified · updated May 10, 2026
Before you register
- 1Confirm the race-day schedule
Verify the March 29, 2026 start times, packet pickup (collecting your race bib) and corral (your assigned start group) instructions on the official source before booking travel.
- 2Pin the exact start area
Use Draa-Tafilalet as the planning region, then confirm the precise start, finish, parking and transport with the organizer.
- 3Pick your distance
Listed options are 50K, 250km over 6 stages. Check the source for current per-distance availability and limits.
- 4Review entry terms
Read entry rules, refund terms, participant limits and transfer rules before you pay.
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