The MDS and HMDS organizations are merging to become one big family: the MARATHON DES SABLES’ family.

In 2024, the events will adopt new denominations. The MARATHON DES SABLES Morocco, which celebrates its 38th edition in 2024, will become "MARATHON DES SABLES, The Legendary". The HMDS editions will become "MARATHON DES SABLES", including in 2024, the MARATHON DES SABLES Cappadocia, Fuerteventura, Morocco, Jordan, Egypt, and Peru.

THE ADVENTURE

THE ADVENTURE

Live a week out of time. 4 days of adventure in the desert, different formats (120, 100 or 70km in 3 stages), to be completed by walking or running. 

Discover the world's most beautiful deserts in Cappadocia, Fuerteventura, Morocco, Jordan, Egypt and Peru.

*Some destinations are still work in progress, and pending permits and government authorizations.

AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

CONCEPT

CONCEPT

The MDS is a one-week sporting adventure that combines the discovery of the country, meeting new people and surpassing yourself.

The program: after spending 1 or 2 nights in a hotel, you will go to the desert for 4 days of walking/running and 3 or 4 nights in bivouac.

Once the race is over, we will return to the hotel to celebrate together and spend some time relaxing, or to discover the country depending on the destination.
 

ACCESSIBILITY

ACCESSIBILITY

MDS is designed to be accessible to everyone. Whether you're a runner or a walker, you'll find what you're looking for at MDS:

  • Possibility to run or walk any distance 
  • Wide time barriers: Minimum speed allowed 3,5km/h  
  • Average pace in MDS: 5,5km/h  
  • 52% women   
  • Average age: 42 years old  
  • 98% of finishers

The MDS can be done at your own pace: whether you sign up for the rankings or want to enjoy the adventure while walking, it's possible.

DISCOVER UNIQUE PLACES

NON-FINISHER GUARANTEE

NON-FINISHER GUARANTEE

The MDS is the only race in the world to offer a guarantee for non-finishers

The concept: 

If you don't manage to get your finisher's medal at the end of the 3 stages of the MDS, you will be invited for free on the same edition, the following year. 

Why?  

We know that small problems can occur during the adventure and if you are concerned, we want to offer you a second chance

And because we believe in you: on average, 99% of the MDS participants become finishers! 

The deserts of the whole world are waiting for you with the HALF MARATHON DES SABLES.

DESTINATIONS

Jordan

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Cappadocia

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Fuerteventura

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Morocco

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Egypt

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Peru

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BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPES

THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME

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Equip yourself for the MDS

WAA Ultra has been developing specialized products for MDS participants since 2009.