2024 Registration opening - Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 6:00pm (UTC +1)

MDS Jordan 2024 - 3rd edition: May 24 to 31

MDS Morocco 2024 - 3rd edition: October 12 to 19

MDS Jordan 2024 - 4th edition: November 2 to 9

 

2024 Registration open

MDS Namibia 2024 - 1st edition: May 10 to 20

MDS Cappadocia 2024 - 1st edition: June 22 to 28

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 Namibia, 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 Namibia, 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 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

Namibia

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Cappadocia

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Jordan

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Fuerteventura

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Morocco

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Egypt

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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 HMDS participants since 2009.