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Desert Ultra – Beyond the Ultimate

16 November 2026 - 20 November 2026
Windhoek, namibia
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250 KM
5 days
50 Runners
Difficulty:    Advanced
ENTRY FEE:    3000 gbp
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A 250KM SELF-SUFFICIENT ULTRA MARATHON THROUGH THE NAMIB DESERT

This is the Namib Desert, Namibia. It’s 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.

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Increase of up to 2000 metres with very challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity, heat or at high altitude)

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Very experienced long distance ultra runners (min 3 years’ experience) or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races is often subject to receipt of a recent medical examination certificate. Purchase of specialist kit is often recommended for these races.

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Increase of up to 2000 metres with some challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity or heat)

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Experienced runners who have completed at least 4 ultras in last 12 months, or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races may be subject to receipt of a recent medical examination certificate. Check with the race organiser regarding entry requirements.

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Increase of up to 1500 metres

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Runners who have completed several ultra distances or similar events, or are doing long distance running regularly, with elevation shown.

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Runners who have completed at least one ultra in last 6 months or are doing long distance running (>26 miles) regularly, with elevation shown.

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First ultra event. Runners completing a marathon or doing regular long distance running (>26 miles) in the last 6 months.