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ATACAMA CROSSING (CHILE)
250km / 155 mile, 6-Stage Ultramarathon

Name: ATACAMA CROSSING (CHILE)
Start: September 29, 2019
End: September 29, 2019
Location: Atacama Desert

30 March - 5 April 2025

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About the Atacama Crossing

The Atacama Crossing is a 7-day, 250 km / 155 mile footrace that takes place in the incredible Atacama Desert of Chile. Through the seven days, competitors traverse through salt flats, massive sand dunes, icy cold slot canyons, river crossings, and experience starry nights while in the foothills of the Andes mountains as they complete the 250-kilometer / 155-mile course. The race goes through the Salar de Atacama, Moon Valley and Valle de la Muerte, and finally ends in the Town Square of the adobe-like village of San Pedro de Atacama.

Itinerary

28 Mar 2025

Competitors Arrive in the host town (hotel provided)
29 Mar 2025

Race Check-In at Race Hotel
30 Mar 2025

Race Starts
30 Mar 2025 - to - 05 Apr 2025

Stage 1 - To - Stage 6 takes place
05 Apr 2025

Awards Banquet (hotel provided)
06 Apr 2025

Event Ends (travel home)

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05 Jun 2024 Reflections & Lessons Learned from the Atacama Crossing
The blogs are a valueable source of detail about the race. These are accounts written by racers at the Camp after each Stage giving a real opinion of the day. This blog in particular summarises the post-race reflections by someone who came back to finish the race after not completing it first time round.
29 May 2024 Top Tips for the Atacama Crossing
These are very useful notes from a finisher (and trainer) of the Atacama Crossing about what he learned about his preparation for the race.
22 May 2024 The amazaing Atacama Crossing - watch the video
This highlight video from the Atacama Crossing shows the stunning scenery, challenging terrain, equipment choices and the incredible camaraderie experienced at the race.
10 May 2024 Multiday Magic
Trail Run Magazine sits down with Scotty Hawker, winner of the 2023 edition of the Atacama Crossing to recount his experience and remember why he loves the ultra running community so much and provides great insights into the race.
04 May 2024 Namib Race 2024 has Concluded
Vicente Juan Beneito (Spain) and Deborah Walker (Australia) have won the Namib Race 2024. Team Jeanne & Adam (Jeanne Chen and Adam Park) won the Official Team Division and Team Pollo Amarillo (Vicente Juan Beneito (Spain), Christain Colque (Argentina) and Jeison du Costa Duarte (Brazil) have won the Group Team Division. Congratulations to everyone who competed in the Namib Race 2024.
18 Apr 2024 Flyover the Atacama Crossing Course
Watch this flyover the course to see the aerial view, distances, elevation and some photos of each Stage.
10 Apr 2024 Training Plans
Start to plan your training by having look at our training plans - there is one for beginners as an intermediate and advanced plan.
27 Mar 2024 One Year until the Atacama Crossing starts on 20 March 2025
Mark your calendars and start planning for an incredible week in the Atacama Desert.
11 Mar 2024 Sustainability and Giving Back
Since its founding in 2002, RacingThePlanet has continually looked for ways to support the local communities where its races are held, and for ways to stage the races in the most sustainable way. Read about some of RacingThePlanet's initiatives to make the world a better place.
06 Mar 2024 Did you know?
Find out lots of facts about the Atacama Crossing including the fastest times, what is incredible about the climate, the weight of racers backpacks and more on the Quick Facts page.