Thursday, April 7, 2011

Marathon des Sables 2011–Race Across The Sahara Desert

The Marathon des Sables has been described as the toughest race on earth. The race consist of one long walk – 254 km - across one of the hottest regions on earth – the Sahara desert. The first Marathon des Sables was held in 1986. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the race.

A total of 849 competitors set off on this grueling six-day, 150 mile endurance race across the Sahara in Morocco on April 3, 2011. (See last year’s pictures)
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Photos: AFP/GETTY IMAGES

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