Namibia Ultra Marathon – 2008

PRESS RELEASE MARCH 2008

 

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP TO THE NAMIBIA ULTRA MARATHON

 

The ‘Namibia 24 Hour Desert Ultra Race’, on 4-11 April, 2008, takes place over 120km in 24 hours, through the most hostile desert coastline on the planet – the Namibian Skeleton Coast. The 20^th March sees the cut off point for those wanting to take part.  So if you want an ultra marathon in stunning surrounds which is going to be tough – then sign up now!

 

The route will be traversing gravel plains framed by distant ridges and mountains, and running past dramatic upheavals of granite inselbergs.  Participants must remain self sufficient over the 24 hour period, carrying their own food and equipment – although water will be provided every 20km. A shorter marathon route can also be run for those who prefer an easier challenge! 

 

The Skeleton Coast is generally regarded as the most hostile stretch of coastline in the world where many a ship and its crew have foundered over the centuries, due to the unpredictable high seas and ever shifting sand banks hugging the Namib Desert shore line. Shipwrecked crew members who did make it to land alive never really stood a chance against the utter destructive barrenness of the desert that always managed to finally even the score.

 

The Namibia Ultra Race is part of a new series of running events launched by Across the Divide.   Steve Clark, from Across the Divide and an ultra marathon runner himself explains: “These races are designed to attract the attention of experienced marathon runners, charity fundraisers and charitable organisations, our adventure series can help gain the interest of sponsors by being out of the ordinary. “

 

The series is designed to offer a different experience for those wishing to take the challenge of running a marathon to the next level. All the races will be run in difficult environments to push participants just that little bit further. As well as signing up for the marathons on www.adventure-racing.org, people can gain hints on fundraising and training and share their experiences with other users of the site.  

 

 

For further information call us on 01460 30456 or visit www.adventure-racing.org for further details.

 

 

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Notes for Editors:

 

Across The Divide have been running charity and corporate challenges for over 10 years.  They pride themselves on being the safest around offering the best for their clients. The events are often life changing experiences; you visit amazing parts of the world, learn about different cultures and share the spirit of adventure with like-minded people.  The company is based in Dorset and employs 11 people.

 

Images: Available on request

 

For Bookings contact: Susan McDonagh at [email protected]  or call 01460 30456.

 

Press contact: Julie Thomas, Marketing Manager, Across the Divide, [email protected]

 

 

 

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