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Popular [[Stage Races|stage race]] attracting 500 plus runners each year.The Marathon des sables (MDS) (Marathon of the sands) is a 7 day, 240 km (149 mi) ultramarathon, which is an equivalent to 5 1/2 regular marathons. The longest single stage is 82 km (51 mi) long.
 
Popular [[Stage Races|stage race]] attracting 500 plus runners each year.The Marathon des sables (MDS) (Marathon of the sands) is a 7 day, 240 km (149 mi) ultramarathon, which is an equivalent to 5 1/2 regular marathons. The longest single stage is 82 km (51 mi) long.
  
The event is held every year and is considered by some to be the toughest foot race on Earth.
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The event is held annualy and is considered by some to be the toughest foot race on Earth.
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The 2011 event will take place between 1-11 April.
  
 
===Location===
 
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===Date===
 
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===Website===
 
===Website===
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*[http://www.darbaroud.com/ Marathon des Sables]
  
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== Event Agents==
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*[http://www.dreamchaserevents.com/ USA - Dreamchasers Outdoor Adventures]
 
[[Category:Stage Races]]
 
[[Category:Stage Races]]
 
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Revision as of 12:47, 21 November 2010

Popular stage race attracting 500 plus runners each year.The Marathon des sables (MDS) (Marathon of the sands) is a 7 day, 240 km (149 mi) ultramarathon, which is an equivalent to 5 1/2 regular marathons. The longest single stage is 82 km (51 mi) long.

The event is held annualy and is considered by some to be the toughest foot race on Earth.

The 2011 event will take place between 1-11 April.

Location

Southern Moroccan desert

Founded

1986

Date

Website

Event Agents

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