Discover the HALF MARATHON DES SABLES

One week of adventure, to discover the most beautiful deserts of the world.

THE HMDS ADVENTURE

THE HMDS ADVENTURE

The HMDS ADVENTURE

Live a week out of time in the most beautiful places of the world. 4 days of adventure in the desert, a route divided into 3 stages, to be completed by walking or running. 

3 HMDS destinations are on the program in 2023: Morocco, Jordan and Egypt.
 
Each edition gathers more than 50% of walkers, 52% of women and a 98% finisher rate!

AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

CONCEPT

CONCEPT

The HMDS 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

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

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

The HMDS 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 HMDS 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 HMDS, 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 HMDS participants become finishers! 

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

DESTINATIONS

Fuerteventura

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Morocco

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Jordan

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Egypt

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Peru

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THE COMPANION OFFER

THE COMPANION OFFER

Thanks to the companion offer, share the HMDS adventure with someone who is not participating in the race. 
 
Here is the program for the companion during the HMDS week

  • Before and after the race, they are with the participants, they sleep at the hotel and take advantage of its facilities. 

  • They attend the start of the first stage and the finish of the last HMDS stage. 

  • During the 3 stages, they can encourage the participants on some checkpoints defined by the organization. 

  • The rest of the day is dedicated to the discovery of the desert with the group of companions, accompanied by local guides.

BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPES

THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME

HMDS in the press

Equip yourself for the HMDS

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