He said: “This race is tough – tough for anyone, but with Ranulph’s previous health conditions and age, he’s going to find it incredibly hard. Rory Coleman, who has been training Fiennes for the challenge, said the race could be tough given the adventurer’s health problems. The race, which takes place in one of the world’s most inhospitable climates, requires the runners to complete a marathon a day and a double-marathon one day, carrying everything they need on their backs. I hope, if I become the oldest Brit to complete it, I’ll raise lots of money for Marie Curie.” “I’ve been training for six months and, although I may be 71, I’m not ready to stop any time soon. “With just a month to go, there’ll be no cake or treats for my birthday this year,” he said. Speaking ahead of the race, he said he hoped to raise £2.5m for the UK charity. You will be surprised by the friendliness of the people, the traditional architecture, its exquisite cuisine with spice flavours and by the variety of landscapes like the palm groves and the dunes.The explorer, who turns 71 this weekend, will run the equivalent of a marathon a day for six days in an attempt to become the oldest Briton to finish the race, which has been described as the toughest foot race on earth.ĭespite his fragile health – Fiennes has suffered two heart attacks, undergone a double heart bypass and a cancer operation, and also has diabetes – he plans to take on the challenge in aid of Marie Curie. This popular tourist destination is the door of the Sahara desert, a place of reflection and well-deserved rest. The event starts in Zagora, a city of the desert wanderers, located in the southeast of Morocco.
Experienced marathon runners may learn things they never thought about before and be elevated to a higher level of running in the Sahara desert! When you join the Trans Sahara Marathon race, you will enjoy a top-quality experience from start to finish. We help you to train with other runners who share similar goals and abilities. Run to achieve a personal goal or connect your passion with purpose and run for a charity.
A non-refundable deposit of 100 Euro will secure a place in the event.Ĭome explore our culture-rich city and truly experience the desert challenge. The Trans Sahara Marathon is an Ultra Trail of 150 km in 4 stages in the Sahara Desert of Morocco. The full entry fee is 990 Euro per person.
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