Playitas Resort
Accommodation type "apart-hotel" for 4/5 people, to be shared with up to 4 other participants.
Registrations open!
Join the 5th edition of the HMDS Fuerteventura
HALF MARATHON DES SABLES FUERTEVENTURA
September 25 – October 02 2022
The concept
HMDS Fuerteventura concept combines adventure and hotel accommodation for an even more complete week.
Indeed, in addition to the race, you will have a room in a hotel the night before the start of the race, then spend 3 nights in the desert during the adventure, before going back to the hotel for the last 3 nights.
LIVE THE EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFE
The program of the adventure
THE OFFERS
The concept of the HMDS Fuerteventura combines race and hotel accommodation. The offers are different by the hotel accommodation option. Otherwise, during the 4 days of the race, the adventure is the same for everyone.
With each offer, it is included:
- Bib for the race
- 4 nights at the hotel (1 before the race, 3 after)
- 3 nights at the bivouac in the desert
- Transfer between the airport and the hotel
- Gala Dinner
- Medal and finisher t-shirt
A zero risk event
Free Report
In case of doubt as the adventure approaches, you can postpone your participation free of charge to the next edition, up to 30 days before departure, without giving any justification.
We invite you if you are not a finisher
If, in spite of your training and preparation, you don't make it to the end, we invite you on the next edition, on the same offer (excluding plane ticket, material and other options).
Cancellation insurance
In case of cancellation of the event by the organisation, you will be refunded 100% of the amount you paid within 60 days.
A COVID-safe adventure
The organisation of the HALF MARATHON DES SABLES has done its best to ensure that the event takes place in the best possible conditions, and that participants who sign up do not take any risk with adjusted cancellation and postponement conditions.
A WEEK OUT OF TIME
PLAYITAS RESORT & LA PARED
The HMDS is 7 days in total: a first night in a hotel before the departure of the adventure, 3 nights in the desert, then 3 nights in a hotel. Depending the offer you choose, participants will stay in one of our partner hotels, Playitas Resort or La Pared, located 35 minutes away from each other.
The Playitas Resort hotel is located in the southeast of the island of Fuerteventura. It has many sports facilities, making it the most sporty hotel of Europe!
The La Pared Hotel, in a more intimate style, is located on the west side of the island. It has direct access to La Pared beach, which is both one of the best surfing spots in Fuerteventura and one of the best places on the island to watch the sunset.
Whether you stay at Playitas or La Pared, you have access to the facilities of both hotels, with half board (breakfast and buffet dinner included). Those staying at La Pared who wish to visit Playitas sports facilities will be able to do so on Friday or Saturday after the race thanks to the free shuttles provided by the organization.
The Gala evening, which takes place on Thursday, is organized at Playitas. All participants staying at La Pared will have access to a shuttle service, before and after the event, to travel between the two hotels.
PLAYITAS RESORT
LA PARED by PLAYITAS
INFO FUERTEVENTURA 2022
INFO HOW TO GET THERE?
Simply book your plane ticket to arrive at Fuerteventura airport on Sunday, September 25.
Once there, you will be welcomed by the organization and transfers will be organized to the hotel, which is 45min far from the airport. However, if you prefer to take a taxi to get there faster, this is also possible.
Here are the addresses of the hotels:
- Playitas Hotel
Las Playitas
City : Tuineje
Department: Las Palmas
Community: Canarias
- La Pared Hotel
Av. del Istmo, 6
City : Pájara
Department: Las Palmas
Community: Canarias
PROGRAMME OF THE WEEK
Sunday: arrival at the hotel, material/medical checks, presentation of the guide with all the information for the week.
Monday: first stage, night at the bivouac
Tuesday: second stage, night at the bivouac
Wednesday: rest day, night at the bivouac
Thursday: third stage, night at the hotel
Friday to Sunday: free nights and days at the hotel
Sunday: return transfers and end of the adventure
WHAT DO I TAKE WITH ME?
If it’s your first HMDS, you probably have a lot of questions. Once you've registered, we'll send you a complete checklist of materials, but here's the most important things to have per person:
- Backpack + 2 water bottles
- T-shirt + running shorts
- Trail shoes + Anti-sand gaiters
- Cap and sunglasses
- Change: light T-shirt + light shorts / leggings
- Jacket for morning and evening
- Sleeping bag + mattress
- Hygiene products (sunscreen, soap, antiseptic, etc.)
- Toilet paper
- Food and kitchen utensils (pots and pans, lighter, fire starter cube...)
You can take a large suitcase with more clothes, which you will leave in your hotel room and return to the hotel after the adventure for the last few days.
Find more details about equipment
MEALS
A total of 10 meals will be required as follows:
- Day 2: lunch, dinner.
- Day 3 and 4: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
- Day 5: breakfast, lunch.
The equivalent to 2000KCAL per day is recommended by the organization.
ABOUT US
The HALF MARATHON DES SABLES is an event that took place for the first time in 2017 in Fuerteventura. In 2022 the fifth edition will be held in Fuerteventura.
The destination Peru was born one year later, with already 2 editions held in 2018 and 2019.
The event is organized by WAA
PRICES
Here are the prices of the HMDS Fuerteventura 2022:
Accommodation at Playitas Resort:
- Apart-hotel offer: 1,690€ per person
- Hotel offer: 1,990€ per person
- Villa offer : 2,090€ per person
- Hotel + companion: 1,990€ + €600 for the companion
Accommodation at La Pared:
- Bungalow: 1,690€ per person
- Hotel for 4: 1,790€ per person
- Hotel for 2: 1,890€ per person
ULTRA-FLEXIBLE REGISTRATION CONDITIONS
Cancellation conditions:
- No cancellation fees until 31st May 2022
- From 1 June 2022 to 31 July 2022 included, 25% of the total registration fee will be retained by the organization in case of cancellation
- From 1 August 2022 to 25 August 2022 included, 50% of the total registration fee will be retained by the organization in case of cancellation
- After 25th August 2022, no refund is possible, however it will still be possible to postpone according to the conditions detailed below
Conditions for postponing:
- Up to 25 August 2022 included, free postponement to the next edition is possible
- From 26th August 2022 to 10th September 2022 included: 150€ fee for a report
- From 11 September 2022: no postponement possible
INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE
Included in the registration fee:
- Bib for the race
- Transfers from the airport to the hotel
- 4 nights half-board: 1 night before the race + 3 nights after the race
- Room in case of abandonment
- Gala Dinner
- Medal and finisher t-shirt
- Full refund in case of cancellation of the event by the organization
- Offer "If you are not a finisher, we invite you next year"
- Free report offer
SAFETY
During the race, you will be surrounded by the medical and organization teams from the beginning to the end of the stages.
The routes are marked out with small stakes every 50/100 meters, so it is almost impossible to get lost.
You will all be equipped with a GPS beacon with an alarm button, allowing the organization to locate you at any time.
At any time, you can go to the medical tent present at the bivouac.
TERMS OF PAYMENT
You can pay by:
- Credit card
- 1, 3 or 5 instalments
- SEPA Credit Transfer in Europe
- 1 instalment
The number of instalments may vary depending on the date of registration. The registration will be 100% completed once the total amount of the registration fee has been paid.
REGULATION
REGULATIONS AND TERMS OF SALES
Consult the HMDS Fuerteventura 2022 Regulations and Terms of Sales.
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