Marathon Des Sables
April every year - The toughest race on the planet!
2014 Places available - please email events@ycr.org.uk to register your interest* in this event.
The Marathon des Sables is the toughest foot race on the planet. It is set in stages and covers some 243km done at one's own pace while maintaining self-sufficiency in food, clothing and gear.
The event is held in April in Morocco and involves participants running approximately 151 miles across the desert in six days, carrying all their own supplies and equipment except tent and water.
Running on behalf of Yorkshire Cancer Research is your opportunity to take part in this amazing event absolutely for free. With the exception of your kit and food, the event is all-inclusive and includes your flights, accommodation and full back-up service during the event.
Got your own place?
If you have your own place in this event and would like to run on behalf of YCR we can send you a T-shirt & sponsor forms, please email events@ycr.org.uk
* please note registering your interest in one of our events does not automatically register you for a place in the event. We will contact you to request more details.
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